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Three lessons from fashion retailer H&M
4:36PM | Monday, 2 April 2012 | Michelle HammondGlobal fashion retailer H&M is planning to open a new chain of stores in 2013 in a bid to broaden its offering, amid rumours it is working on a luxury line with higher price points.
Making waves in mature Melbourne
4:05PM | Monday, 2 April 2012 | Michelle HammondMelbourne has the population, infrastructure and markets to become a global hotbed for start-up activity. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
From paper cups to a global empire
4:31PM | Monday, 2 April 2012 | Andrew SadauskasAs strange as it may sound today, even a company as well known and established as McDonald's was once a start-up. This is how a humble paper-cup salesman launched a global empire.
Calling in the big guns
3:46PM | Friday, 30 March 2012 | Michelle HammondMany entrepreneurs are passionate about their business. But as Luke Watson from DashLuxe learned, successful growth requires industry experience. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Working out the 80/20 rule
3:29PM | Thursday, 29 March 2012 | Walid El-KhouryMany farmers say that 80% of the apples grow on 20% of the trees. In the same way, a few key staff or customers might be critical to you growing your business. BY WALID EL-KHOURY.
Tasty Trucks shows “vanchising” goes the distance
3:14PM | Wednesday, 28 March 2012 | Michelle HammondMobile food franchise Tasty Trucks plans to invest $2 million into the business this year and increase its fleet of vans, following the acquisition of Newcastle-based business Lunch Express.
Meet the StartupSmart Awards class of 2012
3:50PM | Tuesday, 27 March 2012 | Oliver Milman and James ThomsonThe winners of the 2012 StartupSmart Awards, sponsored and hosted by leading national accounting firm Pitcher Partners, have been announced in Melbourne. BY OLIVER MILMAN and JAMES THOMSON.
Yammer executive offers sales tips to start-ups
3:05PM | Monday, 26 March 2012 | Michelle HammondStart-ups don’t necessarily need to employ local salespeople when entering new markets because satisfied customers will often act as unofficial brand ambassadors, a global sales expert says.
Three lessons from US apparel retailer J.Crew
3:04PM | Friday, 23 March 2012 | Michelle HammondUS apparel brand J.Crew has opened its online store to Australian and Asian consumers as it perseveres with its global expansion, suggesting retail start-ups can learn from the business’ success.
Clear your head with a short recharge
3:02PM | Thursday, 22 March 2012 | TaskmasterWe’re coming up towards the end of the first quarter, so I’m starting to plan my little mini-break.
PushStart unveils eight start-ups for $20k accelerator program
3:19PM | Thursday, 22 March 2012 | Michelle HammondStart-up mentor network PushStart has revealed the eight successful start-ups for its first-ever PushStart Accelerator program, with each one set to receive $20,000 in addition to mentoring.
New York Stock Exchange to help start-ups go public
3:14PM | Thursday, 22 March 2012 | Michelle HammondThe New York Stock Exchange has joined forces with three entrepreneurial organisations to launch NYSE Big StartUp, a mentoring program designed to help US start-ups create jobs.
App studio is Hungry for Subway deal
3:09PM | Wednesday, 21 March 2012 | Michelle HammondThe team behind Brisbane start-up Hungry Apps is heading to the United States to promote their products, including an app for Subway, after receiving funds from tech entrepreneur Stephen Baxter.
AngelCube applications close this Friday
3:01PM | Wednesday, 21 March 2012 | Michelle HammondAngelCube co-founder Andrew Birt says he’s impressed by the quality of applicants for the incubator’s next start-up round.
Fix something that isn’t broken
3:44PM | Wednesday, 21 March 2012 | TaskmasterDon't just settle for business processes that work. Look for ways to improve them.
Nova network launches group buying site
3:39PM | Monday, 19 March 2012 | Michelle HammondRadio network DMG Radio Australia has made its foray into the increasingly crowded group buying market, launching a website that offers daily deals to its 40,000-strong database.
AOL’s hunt for start-ups
3:02AM | Monday, 19 March 2012 | Oliver MilmanIn its bid to revamp its image from struggling internet portal to dynamic tech business, AOL has a new division that invests in start-ups. Here’s how it works (and what they are looking for).
Three ways Britney Spears can boost your start-up
3:06PM | Friday, 16 March 2012 | Michelle HammondAmerican pop star Britney Spears is the latest celebrity to become involved in a start-up, with a report suggesting Spears may have invested in US-based mobile social network Path.
Learning from Oink: Execution isn’t everything
3:02PM | Friday, 16 March 2012 | Brad LindenbergThis week Kevin Rose decided to pull the plug on his social app, Oink. As founders there is a lot we can learn from his decision and journey. BY BRAD LINDENBERG.
Spotify primed for Australian launch
3:56PM | Thursday, 15 March 2012 | Michelle HammondMusic-streaming service Spotify is set to make an announcement next week on its Australian launch, having already appointed its first local employee and partnering with a Brisbane start-up.
