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The 10 biggest issues facing start-ups in 2013: #9 exit strategy
5:56PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Gunilla Haglundh
This part two of a series of 10 articles looking at the challenges start-ups face in 2013. Today, we examine the challenges business owners face when it’s time to sell.
We Are Hunted confirms sale to Twitter
4:27PM | Monday, 15 April 2013 | Oliver Milman
We Are Hunted, the Brisbane-based music sharing start-up, has confirmed that it has been acquired by Twitter, with the microblogging site set to launch its own music app.
BBC Worldwide sells Lonely Planet to a Kentucky billionaire for a massive loss
3:44PM | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 | Patrick StaffordAfter weeks of speculation, travel publishing group Lonely Planet has finally confirmed it has been sold to a media group owned by reclusive Kentucky oil and land billionaire Brad Kelley.
Reclusive billionaire rancher could buy Lonely Planet from the BBC
3:14PM | Wednesday, 6 March 2013 | Patrick StaffordTravel company Lonely Planet may be up for sale, with a reclusive tobacco billionaire from the United States who doesn't even have an email account cited as the potential buyer.
Getting ready to sell your business
2:07PM | Thursday, 28 February 2013 | Greg HayesAre you contemplating selling or merging your business? If so, there are a few key details you should consider first. BY GREG HAYES.
VOLT Media to supercharge Alphabird following acquisition
2:07PM | Thursday, 14 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian advertising agency VOLT Media has been acquired by San Francisco-based company Alphabird, less than six months after the two companies announced an exclusive partnership.
Australia records sixth highest deal volume in 2012
2:23PM | Tuesday, 12 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralia had the sixth highest deal volume of any nation last year, according to a new report, which shows total acquisition value in the Asia-Pacific rose 258% from 2011 to 2012.
Airtasker snaps up TaskBox as it prepares to tackle global markets
2:18PM | Thursday, 7 February 2013 | Michelle HammondSydney-based start-up Airtasker has made its first acquisition after launching just one year ago, picking up smaller competitor TaskBox, as it seeks to ramp up growth here and overseas.
Beaumont Tiles sweeps up fellow family business Majer Tiles
2:40PM | Tuesday, 5 February 2013 | Michelle HammondNationwide tile retailer Beaumont Tiles appears to be on a spending spree, after making its third major acquisition, purchasing Queensland-based business Majer Tiles for an undisclosed sum.
Record numbers of businesses are for sale
1:10PM | Thursday, 31 January 2013 | Yolanda RedrupTwo separate reports are saying small business is in for a hard slog in 2013.
Aussie start-up Roboinvest merges with US brokerage firm
1:24PM | Tuesday, 8 January 2013 | Oliver MilmanAussie entrepreneur Michael Giles has merged his start-up Roboinvest with an established US stock brokerage and will take the helm of the newly merged business, he has revealed.
Cashed-up Dropbox snaps up Snapjoy
12:47PM | Thursday, 20 December 2012 | Michelle HammondUS-based start-up success story Dropbox has acquired online photo library Snapjoy for an undisclosed sum, less than one week after its acqui-hire of music streaming service Audiogalaxy.
Fairfax flags digital acquisition strategy after sell-down of Trade Me
12:07PM | Tuesday, 18 December 2012 | Michelle HammondFairfax Media has flagged its intention to make digital acquisitions as part of a wider strategy to transform the business from print to digital, despite offloading its 51% stake in Trade Me.
Retail Zoo adds coffee to its franchise menu with Cibo Espresso
12:26PM | Monday, 17 December 2012 | Michelle HammondThe parent company of Boost Juice has flagged franchising opportunities after acquiring Adelaide-based coffee chain Cibo Espresso, which will now be extended across the country.
Ex-Jetstar boss Bruce Buchanan invests in Rocklive, becomes CEO
12:07PM | Friday, 14 December 2012 | Oliver MilmanDigital advertising venture Rocklive has appointed Bruce Buchanan, the former group chief executive of Jetstar, as its new CEO, with the new boss also taking a substantial stake in the start-up.
Sumo Salad acquired by one of Australia's richest families
12:44PM | Thursday, 13 December 2012 | Patrick StaffordFast food chain Sumo Salad has been bought out by one of Australia's wealthiest families, with the company now planning to triple its 100 locations and even pursue a float on the ASX as it grows beyond the restaurant category and expands its brand.
Insolvencies rise in October, but Christmas could bring a reprieve
12:17PM | Tuesday, 11 December 2012 | Patrick StaffordInsolvency experts predict many businesses might hang on through Christmas but could struggle in the new year.
Yahoo! goes OnTheAir in latest app acquisition
12:42PM | Wednesday, 5 December 2012 | Michelle HammondYahoo! has acquired video chat broadcasting app OnTheAir less than two months after acquiring mobile recommendations app Stamped.
Online genealogy boom continues as MyHeritage raises $25 million
11:26PM | Friday, 30 November 2012 | Michelle HammondIsraeli company MyHeritage has acquired long-term rival Geni.com after raising $25 million in new funding, as the genealogy industry continues to grow both overseas and in Australia.
Buying a business – is it for you?
11:20PM | Wednesday, 21 November 2012 | Oliver MilmanBefore you take the plunge into business ownership, do your due diligence on what’s right for you. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
