Management
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Management advice, news and tips from Australia's best business start-up mentors and journalists. StartupSmart's management section features information and advice for business start-ups and people looking to start a business. |
Thursday, 02 February 2012
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By
Taskmaster
Contained within Facebook’s prospectus is a letter from Mark Zuckerberg to shareholders that sets out the kind of culture and organisation he has tried to create. I think it should be required reading for every entrepreneur.
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
University of NSW associate professor Frank Zumbo has been appointed South Australia’s deputy small business commissioner, tasked with resolving issues in the franchising and farming sectors.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Business groups have criticised the Fair Work Ombudsman for failing to properly administer flexibility clauses in the Fair Work Act, claiming small business owners need more guidance.
Tuesday, 31 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
A surge of baby boomers reaching retirement age won’t affect the labour market as much as previously thought but businesses still need to plan in advance, according to a new report.
Monday, 30 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The launch of the Federal Government’s Personal Property Securities Register will impact day-to-day business procedures, documentation, systems and risk management, an expert says.
Monday, 30 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Stanford University and VC firm Andreessen Horowitz have launched a start-up generator titled Founder Soup, whereby entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in a bid to recruit co-founders.
Friday, 27 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Newly-appointed Small Business Minister Mark Arbib has downplayed the level of concern among small businesses over the carbon tax, identifying rents and payroll tax as more important.
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Tech giants Apple and Zynga are among the top five trademark “bullies”, according to new data, which identifies companies involved in the highest number of trademark infringement cases.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The founders of Lorna Jane and T2 are among the finalists for this year’s Veuve Clicquot Business Woman Award, with the shortlist recognised for their achievements in everything from food to fashion.
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
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By
Taskmaster
It can be lonely at the top when it comes to performance reviews and as chief executive of a start-up you can find yourself isolated from your team when it comes to getting feedback on your performance.
Monday, 23 January 2012
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By
Oliver Milman
While in-depth knowledge of the business world isn’t essential to building a successful venture, it pays to be aware of current trends. So take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Monday, 23 January 2012
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By
Taskmaster
Plenty of entrepreneurs I know are list makers. It's time that you do the same.
Friday, 20 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Expanding your workforce is imperative if you are to diversify and grow your business, but how do you know the people you’re hiring are up to the job? Davidson Recruitment founder Rob Davidson found this out the hard way. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Friday, 20 January 2012
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By
Brad Callaughan
If your mentor's advice has boosted your start-up, then you should definitely consider offering them an equity share.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The unemployment rate remained steady at 5.2% last month, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, while other research shows only 9% of workers are actively looking for a new job.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
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By
Madeleine Heffernan
The review of the Fair Work Act is broad enough for people to get their views across, experts say, but the one-month timeframe and the Government's willingness to change the laws if need be are still in question, experts say.
Thursday, 19 January 2012
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By
Taskmaster
Does your website look any good on a smartphone or tablet? Borrow an iPhone and an iPad and a few similar devices and do some checking.
Wednesday, 18 January 2012
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By
Taskmaster
For continuous innovation, why not try something different and set up a suggestion box?
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
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By
Oliver Milman
While Australia is considered an easy place to start a business by global standards, new ventures are regularly faced by near-monopolies that, by fair means or foul, will attempt to snuff out the threat they pose. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Tuesday, 17 January 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australia’s patent attorneys have come under attack for charging too much for patent filing, with claims that some attorneys charge as much as $150,000 to file patents overseas.
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