Thursday, 19 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Companies looking to do business in the United Kingdom shouldn’t expect any short-term gains, an economist says, despite the Australian dollar hitting a 27-year high against the British pound.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang has resigned from the board of directors and all other positions within the company, as it attempts to revive its revenue growth under the control of a new CEO.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australian software giant Atlassian has revealed it doesn’t employ salespeople among its 450-strong workforce, but has still managed to almost double its revenue over the past 18 months.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
New co-working space Investon will launch in Sydney this Friday, with the founders insisting it will be a thriving hub for people to share their ideas, as opposed to simply sharing a workspace.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
A third of Australian business owners plan to increase activity in new markets in 2012, according to the latest MYOB report, although only 22% intend to increase their number of sales promotions.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
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By
Taskmaster
Studying industries other than your own is a great way to spot new ideas that can help you get an edge on the competition.
Monday, 16 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Tasmanian businesses have an opportunity to innovate and diversify, an expert says, after the Federal Government closed an $8 million funding round for businesses in the state.
Monday, 16 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
While Queensland is first and foremost a tourist destination, Brisbane is home to a buzzing start-up scene, with a strong IT focus. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Monday, 16 January 2012
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By
Taskmaster
The key to tackling a big project is to break it down into a to-do-list of 10 manageable projects that you can actually address.
Friday, 13 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Two Melbourne entrepreneurs have turned to Kickstarter to help develop an iPhone mount that attaches to prams and bicycles, six months after the release of an iPhone case that doubles as a bottle opener.
Friday, 13 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
This year’s G’day USA program will feature a host of events including Digital Australia Shootout, a pitch competition for Australian start-ups in media, entertainment and technology.
Friday, 13 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
US-based start-up program NewME Accelerator has secured venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz as a sponsor, joining the likes of Google, HP and social networking site Tagged.
Friday, 13 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Setting your sights on the higher end of the market can work wonders for your business, but you also run the risk of limiting the scope of your potential customer base. As Only Logistics founder Scott Carson found out firsthand. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australian-run Kayweb Angels has opened its next round of applications for its US-based fund, having already invested in six start-ups including WhoIsGreen.com, which has Australian founders.
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
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By
Oliver Milman
Melbourne co-working space The Hub is launching a new Startup Weekend-style event for young entrepreneurs who solve a “social problem or add social value to the community.”
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Three hundred of the world’s hottest tech start-ups are to be invited to the StartUp Games in the United Kingdom, which will tie-in with the London 2012 Paralympics.
Monday, 09 January 2012
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By
Jo Burston
If you do not have goals, you cannot have purpose or a reason to be fulfilled in your personal life or your profession. Without goals, direction is impossible. BY JO BURSTON.
Monday, 09 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australian start-ups are being encouraged to apply for Seedcamp London, a one-day event that claims to give start-ups access to a world-class network of advisors and a direct route to seed capital.
Monday, 09 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
An Australian entrepreneur based in the United States is set to launch StartSomeGood.com, a niche crowdfunding platform aimed exclusively at social enterprises.
Monday, 09 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Startup Weekend is shutting down its spin-off program the Startup Foundation, which aims to create a more permanent presence in cities, but insists the move won’t compromise its model of quick-fire start-up events.
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