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Kickfolio flags name change after raising $1.075 million
5:29PM | Monday, 20 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Melbourne-based start-up Kickfolio has revealed how it raised more than $1 million from US investors after being accepted into 500 Startups, changing its name to App.io in the process.
The 10 biggest issues facing start-ups in 2013: #6 Growing pains
5:27PM | Monday, 20 May 2013 | Gunilla Haglundh
In the latest of a 10-part series looking at the challenges start-ups face in 2013, we examine growing pains. While most entrepreneurs strive to expand their start-ups, business growth can pose some unique challenges.
Tumblr faces user backlash following $1.1 billion acquisition by Yahoo!
5:00PM | Monday, 20 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Microblogging platform Tumblr is facing user backlash over its reported $1,1 billion acquisition by Yahoo!, amid concerns its new owner may damage or even destroy the Tumblr platform.
E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year nominees announced
5:30PM | Friday, 17 May 2013 | Rose Powell
Ernest & Young have announced the 84 entrepreneurs in the running for the 2013 Australian Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year.
Dimmi cooks up a storm with MasterChef partnership
5:13PM | Friday, 17 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Sydney-based restaurant booking website Dimmi has signed a three-year deal with much-loved reality cooking show MasterChef Australia, just one month after partnering with TripAdvisor.
Google’s new music service could spell start-up acquisitions
5:36PM | Thursday, 16 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Google has unveiled a music streaming service dubbed All Access, suggesting there could be start-up acquisitions on the horizon as Google seeks to compete with Spotify, Apple and Twitter.
NZ start-up Vend snags $6.6 million from Aussie and foreign investors
5:16AM | Thursday, 16 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
New Zealand start-up Vend has raised $6.6 million in its third round of funding, with a third of the funds coming from new Australian investors including the founders of MYOB and Seek.
Silicon Lakes to fly the flag for Gold Coast start-ups on US trip
5:59PM | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
The directors of Gold Coast-based incubator Silicon Lakes will venture to Silicon Valley next month to meet the organisers of Startup Weekend and visit the offices of Google and Microsoft.
Eating the competition’s lunch
5:00AM | Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | TaskmasterHere's how Old Taskmaster learnt a valuable business lesson while sneaking in a bite.
Kounta snares Reckon founder as investor as it hunts $1 million
5:10PM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Point-of-sale start-up Kounta is aiming to raise up to $1 million from investors, having already secured Reckon founder Greg Wilkinson as an investor and board member.
Fishburners launches Fast-Track Program – but don’t expect any cash
5:51PM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Sydney-based co-working space Fishburners is launching a fast-track program for members looking to accelerate their growth, but won’t be offering any cash as part of the program.
Mathspace set for global growth after winning Echelon Ignite: Australia
5:19AM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Online maths training start-up Mathspace continues to go from strength to strength after winning the inaugural Echelon Ignite: Australia event, just one week after snagging $20,000 from Blackbird Ventures in Silicon Valley.
Facebook eyes Israeli mapping start-up Waze in $1bn deal
5:29PM | Friday, 10 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Another $1 billion acquisition could be on the cards for Facebook as it eyes Israeli start-up Waze, a mobile navigation app that would give Facebook a mapping service, allowing it to better compete with Google and Apple.
Get a grip on your stress levels
5:34PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | TaskmasterDo you feel a stressful situation ahead? It’s time to devise a strategy for dealing with your stress.
Five top tips to monetising your blog
5:33PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Scott Allan
Affiliate marketing is an effective strategy for monetising your business blog. However, before you jump in, there are five criteria you have to consider first.
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.
Tapestry snags $400k government grant – but it’s not done yet
5:13AM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Sydney-based start-up Tapestry is gearing up for a US launch after receiving a $400,000 federal government grant, adding to the $600,000 it raised last year, but is still talking to investors.
Gloomy businesses set to pull back spending and hiring plans
5:48PM | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Oliver Milman
Australian businesses are set to slash their spending to a three-year low in the coming months, amid gloomy sentiment over tight cashflow and tricky trading conditions, according to a new report.
22-year-old Canberra entrepreneur wins Richard Branson Q&A spot
5:03PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
A 22-year-old entrepreneur will sit alongside Sir Richard Branson at a major University of Queensland Business School event next week, after winning a competition on LinkedIn.
Facebook eyes more start-ups as mobile ad revenue soars
5:56PM | Thursday, 2 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Facbook’s growing mobile ad revenue has allowed it to purchase a number of exciting mobile-based start-ups. Here are three businesses that will help to power the social media giant’s future growth.
