News

November 2011

Co-working space The Cluster looks for point of difference in a crowded market

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Michelle Hammond The founders of The Cluster, a new co-working space for start-ups, insist their facility will offer a point of difference despite an increasingly cluttered market for entrepreneurs to choose from.

Finalists unveiled for $250k Game On comp

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Michelle Hammond Business management software company Greentree International has unveiled the finalists of its Game On competition, which will see 10 Australian companies compete for a $250,000 prize.

Labor flags mini budget in desperate bid to return to surplus

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Michelle Hammond The Federal Government has compiled a mini budget in a bid to return the budget to surplus next year, but the controversial measure is unlikely to impact small business.

Export grants scheme increases expenses threshold

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Michelle Hammond The Export Market Development Grants scheme will reimburse up to 50% of eligible export promotion expenses, after increasing the minimum expenses threshold from $10,000 to $20,000.

Analysts highlight hidden costs of mobile devices

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Michelle Hammond Small businesses need to be aware of the hidden costs associated with equipping employees with mobile devices, analysts warn, as employers attempt to make their staff more productive.

THE NEWS WRAP: Commonwealth Games set to boost Gold Coast tourism

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Oliver Milman The tourism sector in Queensland is set for a boost after the Gold Coast was selected to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

American Express to plough $100 million into digital start-ups

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Oliver Milman American Express has unveiled plans to invest $100 million in eCommerce-based start-ups, with the credit card giant set to accept applications from around the world.

Walmart acquires Aussie tech start-up Grabble

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Michelle Hammond Australian tech start-up Grabble has been acquired by US retail giant Walmart for an undisclosed sum, in a deal that will see Grabble’s technology and talent become part of Walmart Labs.

Google to sponsor Startup Weekend

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Michelle Hammond Google has forged a partnership with Startup Weekend, promising start-up creation events in new cities and the worldwide rollout of developer workshops.

Employers urged to review workplaces of home-based staff

11:17PM | Friday, 11 November 2011 | By Michelle Hammond Employers are being urged to review the working environments of their employees, including home-based staff, with a new report revealing 90% of employees work in unsafe environments.
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