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Australian delegation confirmed for young entrepreneurs summit
3:40PM | Friday, 15 March 2013 | Michelle HammondA raft of successful entrepreneurs will represent Australia at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit in Russia, including Jo Burston, Kim Heras and Sebastien Eckersley-Maslin.
Pre-launch start-up TheBestDay scores $1.1 million in funding
3:33PM | Wednesday, 13 March 2013 | Michelle HammondYoung entrepreneur Whitney Komor has scored $1.1 million from OneVentures and Sydney Angels for her social planning start-up TheBestDay, which is still months away from launching.
“How we raised funds pre-development”: SpotJobs co-founder tells
3:29PM | Monday, 4 March 2013 | Michelle HammondAnother new niche job site, SpotJobs, is preparing for its national media launch next month, having already received seed funding and office space from residential builder Simonds Homes.
Co-working space Hub spreads to Adelaide to add some “entrepreneurial bloom”
3:45PM | Friday, 1 March 2013 | Michelle HammondThe South Australian government will provide $1 million to help establish Hub Adelaide, which joins Hub Melbourne and Hub Sydney, to try and capitalise on the city’s “entrepreneurial boom”.
Nanotek to clean up in eastern Europe following further expansion
2:34PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian car-cleaning franchise Nanotek is expanding into the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria, with founder Jim Cornish attributing the move to the region’s “entrepreneurial spirit”.
Instagram hits 100 million users – three things you can learn
2:24PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe co-founder of Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has outlined key reasons for the company’s success, after hitting 100 million users since its launch in October 2010.
Stellar cast looks likely for young entrepreneurs summit
2:34PM | Monday, 25 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe founders of successful start-ups Zambrero, TOM Organic and Shoes of Prey are among the Australian entrepreneurs shortlisted for the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (YEA) Summit.
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.
Young entrepreneurs offered $5,000 grant to apply for global summit
2:50PM | Wednesday, 13 February 2013 | Michelle HammondYoung entrepreneurs who apply for a spot at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (YEA) Summit will go in the running for a $5,000 business grant, awarded by an expert panel.
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.
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.
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.
Atlassian rolls out second ‘Hack House’ for budding techies
1:36PM | Tuesday, 22 January 2013 | Michelle HammondThe first class of Atlassian Hack House graduates have highlighted their achievements since participating in the program, after the second class began work yesterday.
Aussie coffee start-up Harris+Hoole under fire over Tesco investment
1:58PM | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 | Michelle HammondA trio of London-based Australian entrepreneurs has been forced to defend its coffee shop start-up Harris+Hoole for giving the image of an independent chain while being part-owned by UK retail giant Tesco.
Sumo Salad co-founder James Miller dies from suspected drug overdose
1:15PM | Tuesday, 15 January 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian entrepreneur James Miller, who co-founded food franchise Sumo Salad before turning his attention to the re-launch of old Sydney pubs, has died of a suspected drug overdose.
Primary schools to teach business under new govt plan
1:42PM | Wednesday, 9 January 2013 | Michelle HammondPrimary school students will be taught the fundamentals of business and economics under a new move by the Gillard government, but a small business group says a more specialised program should be implemented.
Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine announce their top entrepreneurs of 2012
12:17PM | Tuesday, 18 December 2012 | Michelle HammondForbes, Entrepreneur Magazine and Deloitte Technology have announced their lists of the most impressive business leaders of 2012.
Meggle app lets nightclubbing students live it up on the cheap
12:50PM | Monday, 17 December 2012 | Michelle HammondTwo university students have highlighted the importance of cross-promotion on social media, after creating an app that allows students to gain access to nightclubs and bars at a cheaper rate.
Kids these days! Gen Y is more entrepreneurial than you think
12:04PM | Monday, 10 December 2012 | TaskmasterAre kids too lazy these days? Old Taskmaster recently learnt a valuable business lesson from a group of Gen Ys.
Eight start-ups selected for Incubate program at University of Sydney
12:15PM | Friday, 7 December 2012 | Michelle HammondThe University of Sydney Union’s Incubate program has selected the eight successful start-up teams who will use $5,000 grants to develop their ideas over the university’s summer break.
