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Metcash goes to market with new fresh food franchise
2:03PM | Thursday, 14 February 2013 | Michelle HammondWholesale distribution company Metcash is ramping up its fight against supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths, after launching a new food franchise called Harvest Market.
Five reasons to be cheerful about the economy
2:48PM | Thursday, 14 February 2013 | Yolanda RedrupEconomic news has been largely doom and gloom over the past few years, but there are five reasons the Australian economy is moving toward happier days.
From the altar to IPO: Doing business with your partner
2:12PM | Wednesday, 13 February 2013 | Knowledge@WhartonThere are some unique challenges that emerge when your life partner is also your business partner. But there are also ways to mitigate the risks. BY KNOWLEDGE@WHARTON.
Wine entrepreneur among women chosen for Springboard Australia
2:12PM | Wednesday, 13 February 2013 | Michelle HammondMelbourne-based entrepreneur Georgia Beattie is among the first group of Australian businesswomen selected to participate in the US-founded Springboard Enterprises program.
Ingogo on the go after securing fresh funds
2:07PM | Wednesday, 13 February 2013 | Michelle HammondSydney-based taxi booking app Ingogo has secured a fresh round of funds from a host of new, high-profile investors, with founder Hamish Petrie flagging plans for a national rollout.
Sydney Dev Camp co-founder launches The Startup Community
2:09PM | Tuesday, 12 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe co-founder of Sydney Dev Camp is attempting to create a directory of the “who’s who” of the Sydney tech start-up ecosystem, after launching a website called The Startup Community.
Deloitte Private to assist start-ups via BlueChilli partnership
2:01PM | Tuesday, 12 February 2013 | Michelle HammondVenture technology agency BlueChilli says it is on track to invest in 100 start-ups by 2016, after announcing it has joined forces with Deloitte Private’s Entrepreneur Connect program.
Mail order, from Tim Shaw to Amazon
2:34PM | Tuesday, 12 February 2013 | TaskmasterSome people say that eCommerce is an entirely unprecedented phenomenon. But is it really?
The Founder Institute opens its doors for autumn program
2:00AM | Tuesday, 12 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe Sydney branch of start-up accelerator The Founder Institute has opened applications for its autumn 2013 program, having enjoyed huge success since it opened its doors in late 2011.
Recruitment platform OneShift in bid to raise up to $30 million
2:01PM | Monday, 11 February 2013 | Michelle HammondRecruitment start-up OneShift is hoping to raise up to $30 million to fund its expansion into New Zealand and south-east Asia, with US venture capital firms among the list of possible investors.
Spend money to make money
2:43PM | Monday, 11 February 2013 | TaskmasterNapoleon Perdis has suggested Australian department stores could reverse their fortunes by investing in staff. It’s a suggestion with implications far beyond the retail sector.
Quest Serviced Apartments sets sight on new franchisees
2:11PM | Monday, 11 February 2013 | Michelle HammondQuest Serviced Apartments has announced plans to build 10 new properties across NSW by 2014, after revealing it is on the hunt for new franchisees to drive the brand forward across Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
Tourism industry booms with Chinese New Year celebrations
2:28PM | Monday, 11 February 2013 | Yolanda RedrupThe Australian tourism industry, hotel and luxury retail sectors have all benefited from Chinese New Year festivals.
From a YouTube clip to global distribution deals
2:21PM | Friday, 8 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAfter winning the Best Green Start-up title at the 2012 StartupSmart Awards, Recycling Solutions founder John Cross has been busy building partnerships with international partners. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Reckon looking to take on Xero by joining cloud accountancy battle
2:09PM | Friday, 8 February 2013 | Warwick GoodmanReckon is aiming to shake up the Australian accounting software market when it launches its first cloud-based product Reckon One in the next quarter.
Turn your sales staff into “interns” one day each fortnight
2:59PM | Friday, 8 February 2013 | TaskmasterYesterday, the Taskmaster outlined why it’s a good idea to have your staff spend one day per week or per fortnight in sales. But should your sales staff spend time in other departments?
Secret Recipe collapses after investors spent $7 million in start-up costs
2:52PM | Friday, 8 February 2013 | Cara WatersAn ambitious food franchise chain has come unstuck after start-up costs doused its flames.
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.
Send your staff to the sales coalface
2:44PM | Thursday, 7 February 2013 | TaskmasterAre your staff getting lazy? Old Taskmaster says it’s time to send them to the coalface!
Startmate seeks “exceptional” techies to act as trump cards
2:10PM | Wednesday, 6 February 2013 | Michelle HammondMentor-driven seed fund Startmate is seeking “exceptional” developers and designers for its newly launched Trump Cards program, which offers insight into life as a start-up.
