How I did it
Latest
LATEST
Homegrown cookie franchise bites into global market
2:53PM | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 | Michelle HammondGourmet biscuit producer Byron Bay Cookies intends to go global with its franchising model, after establishing six Australian stores, and is looking for franchisees to fuel its expansion.
Two Aussie start-ups among 15 finalists for Amsterdam boot camp
2:00AM | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian start-ups 7Write and Revirda will be put through their paces when they arrive in Amsterdam this week, after being chosen as two of 15 finalists for Startupbootcamp Amsterdam.
Star-studded event series helps entrepreneurs face the Startup Grind
2:53PM | Monday, 25 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe US-founded Startup Grind event series continues to grow in Australia, with the Sydney and Melbourne chapters set to host the founders of Atlassian and Zendesk respectively.
Young entrepreneurs to cut their teeth in Subway’s virtual shop challenge
2:01PM | Friday, 22 February 2013 | Michelle HammondYoung entrepreneurs are being encouraged to enter a Subway competition in which they build, operate and promote a virtual restaurant for the chance to win an all-expenses paid trip to the US.
Airbnb prompts wave of like-minded start-ups
2:58PM | Thursday, 21 February 2013 | Michelle HammondA number of new start-ups have likened themselves to US-based company Airbnb, the leader in travel rentals, which has booked more than 10 million nights of accommodation worldwide.
Lust Have It outlines sCommerce models following record year
2:21PM | Wednesday, 20 February 2013 | Michelle HammondOnline beauty retailer Lust Have It has outlined three distinct models of subscription commerce after revealing its subscriptions have grown more than 1000% over the past year.
Etsy country director visits Oz – five insights from the crafty company
2:02PM | Tuesday, 19 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe country director of US-based eCommerce website Etsy has offered some insight into the company, and has outlined some key tips for online start-ups, as part of her Australian visit.
Anything’s Pozible for musician Clare Bowditch following funding success
2:31PM | Monday, 4 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian musician Clare Bowditch will accelerate the development of her side project Big Hearted Business after smashing her $26,450 target on local crowdfunding platform Pozible.
Forbes’ Australian rich list pits innovators with miners
2:23PM | Friday, 1 February 2013 | Michelle HammondForbes Asia’s annual list of the richest Australians is littered with mining magnates, including Gina Rinehart in the top spot, but it also features a strong contingent of entrepreneurs who have made their fortunes in other fields.
Why eBay liked the look of a Melbourne start-up
2:24PM | Friday, 1 February 2013 | Michelle HammondExpectations are high for Melbourne start-up and eBay preferred shipping supplier Ship2Anywhere, which won two titles at the 2012 StartupSmart Awards. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Aussie start-up seeks third co-founder for Startupbootcamp Amsterdam
1:48PM | Wednesday, 30 January 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian start-up 7write.com is scrambling to find a third co-founder after being selected as a finalist for Startupbootcamp Amsterdam, which has a preference for teams with three founders.
The harsh reality of raising $2.5 million
1:08PM | Friday, 25 January 2013 | Michelle HammondWith the 2013 StartupSmart Awards coming up, we’re taking a look back at last year’s winners. In our first profile, StartupSmart speaks to augmented reality pioneers Explore Engage. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Five top business ideas that made millions
1:06PM | Thursday, 24 January 2013 | Oliver MilmanDo you want to be a millionaire? Still looking for inspiration? Here are five great ideas that grew up into successful businesses. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
4Cabling founder Nicole Kersh launches second start-up
1:42PM | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 | Michelle HammondYoung Australian entrepreneur Nicole Kersh has launched a new website called CableManagement.com.au,following the success of her first start-up 4Cabling.
Five Aussie start-ups to watch in 2013
1:59PM | Tuesday, 15 January 2013 | Oliver MilmanAcross a number of sectors, innovative Australian start-ups are challenging the status quo. Here are five start-ups set to shake up their industries in 2013. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Melbourne insulin innovation set for global rollout
1:21PM | Friday, 11 January 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralia’s oldest medical research institute has applauded efforts to turn Melbourne into a biotech hub after making a landmark insulin discovery, set to be commercialised overseas.
Pebble to start shipping ‘smartwatch’ after raising $15 million
1:56PM | Thursday, 10 January 2013 | Michelle HammondUS-based start-up Pebble has confirmed it will begin shipping its ‘smartwatch’ on January 23, eight months after it smashed its $100,000 Kickstarter goal and raised more than $15 million.
McDonald’s unveils Australia Day campaign – here are three more standouts
1:17PM | Tuesday, 8 January 2013 | Michelle HammondMcDonald’s is attempting to add an Australian flavour to its image in the lead-up to Australia Day, as big brands continue to capitalise on the festivities, suggesting start-ups can do the same.
Tapit Media looks to global stage after raising $2.3 million
12:00AM | Monday, 24 December 2012 | Michelle HammondSydney-based tech start-up Tapit Media plans to take its near field communications technology (NFC) to the global stage, after completing a $2.3 million Series A round led by MPC Ventures.
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.
