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PocketBand has a secret compartment
5:40PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Need to find somewhere to put your spare key? Forget hiding it under your pot plant – PocketBand allows you to keep it in a secret pocket of your wristband.
Planning | Business ideasHelping the poor on Capitalism Appreciation Day
5:22PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | TaskmasterAs loyal Taskmaster readers will know by now, Friday, May 3, is Capitalism Appreciation Day. Old Taskmaster says it’s the ideal occasion to help the poor.
| Planning | Business planning | Growth | InnovationRising cost of Chinese labour prompts start-ups to pursue other markets
5:15AM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
The head of online furniture retailer Milan Direct has offered some tips to start-ups looking to manufacture in China, amid reports Chinese labour is getting too expensive for many businesses.
| Planning | Business planningNielsen’s new ShopperLAB lets start-ups test concepts
5:50PM | Thursday, 2 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Start-ups will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of consumer behaviour and test concepts at Nielsen’s newly-launched ShopperLAB research facility, located in Sydney.
| Planning | Business planningPedal-powered mobile espresso bar
5:36PM | Thursday, 2 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
The Velopresso uses a rear-steer tricycle to power a coffee machine. It’s a concept that will help you to escape the daily grind.
| Planning | Business ideasTransportable cradle doubles as a toy
5:56PM | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Children grow up so fast these days. Thankfully, a new crib from Made by Midas can grow with them, by turning into a toy once they get older.
| Planning | Business ideasEasing credit demand could hurt GDP growth: Veda survey
5:40PM | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
New Veda figures show overall demand for business credit has eased across all states, increasing just 2.2% year-on-year, with an expert warning the slowdown could hinder GDP growth.
| Planning | Business planning | Financing a businessSeven reasons why surfing start-up Boardcave.com is riding high
4:59PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
As surfwear retail giant Billabong struggles to secure a solid bid for its ailing business, a two-year-old start-up named Boardcave.com is slowly but surely shaking up the industry.
| Planning | Business planning | Technology | Business GrantsNZ franchise The Coffee Guy pours into Australian market
4:44PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
New Zealand-founded franchise The Coffee Guy is looking to establish up to 200 mobile coffee vans in Australia, six months after being acquired by Retail Food Group.
| Planning | FranchisingHeineken drinks to launch of interactive beer bottle
4:24PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Is there anything better than an ice-cold beer after a long day at work? There is now – an interactive Heineken bottle that can say “cheers”.
| Planning | Business ideasFive deadly sins when choosing a name for your start-up
4:10PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Oliver Milman
Forget about greed, gluttony, pride, envy, wrath, sloth or lust – especially as a business name. Here are five deadly sins to avoid when you are naming your business.
| Planning | Business planning | Marketing | Sales and marketingSocial start-ups urged to apply for new disability program
4:19PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Start-ups that operate in the area of disability are being urged to apply for a series of initiatives offered as part of the federal government’s Sustainable Social Enterprise Project, including business reviews and workshops.
| Planning | Business planningFive tips to becoming inspired in less than 9.58 seconds!
4:55PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | Jonathan Weinstock
The role of an entrepreneur is to inspire others, leading to fast business growth. Here are five steps to revving up your motivation level from zero to full-speed in just 9.58 seconds like Usain Bolt.
| Planning | Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Mentor | Jonathan WeinstockBikeSpike has got your back
4:51PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Many cyclists fear being stranded at work as a result of their bike being stolen. Thankfully, a new invention called the Bike Spike uses the world’s smallest GPS and mobile phone networks to improve your chances of recovering it again.
| Business ideasCould the federal budget hurt your business?
4:32PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | TaskmasterPrime Minister Julia Gillard has warned of a larger than expected $12 billion blowout in the federal budget. How will future budget cuts hurt your business?
| Planning | Business planning | Business Grants | Government and RegulationFujitsu turns documents into touchscreens
4:50PM | Friday, 26 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
The age of augmented reality is rapidly approaching. New imaging technology from Fujitsu can now transform tabletops and sheets of paper into interactive touchscreens.
| Planning | Business ideas | Business planningWhy Australia’s not as expensive as you hear
4:49PM | Friday, 26 April 2013 | Myriam Robin
Don’t believe the hype – Australia is not that expensive for those of us who live and work locally.
| Planning | Business planningCouch Arm Wrap promises to protect couch potatoes’ drinks
4:16PM | Wednesday, 24 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Too many drinks have been spilled by couch potatoes who rest their drinks on the sofa. Now a new invention, called the Couch Arm Wrap, can help you save the furniture.
| Planning | Business ideasMining boom blamed for fall in micro business numbers
4:38PM | Wednesday, 24 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Australia has seen a fall in the number of micro businesses as workers in the mining states trade entrepreneurship for paid employment, according to a new report released by the Productivity Commission.
| Planning | Business planning | Sole traderINFOGRAPHIC: Why Australians start businesses
4:53PM | Tuesday, 23 April 2013 | Oliver Milman
Have you ever wondered what motivates people to start a business? The answer is revealed in this snapshot of the Australian start-up landscape.
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