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News More Australians to start-up online businesses as two-speed economy takes hold

More Australians are starting online businesses in order to boost their income as international economic pressures continue to weigh on the local economy and consumer sentiment, according to the latest ING Direct financial wellbeing index.

Features How to make the perfect pitch

Knowing how to pitch to an audience is one of the most important things an entrepreneur needs to know, particularly if they plan on raising capital from investors. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.

Start-up ideas The writing’s on the (virtual) wall

A new phone app creates a virtual wall at popular places and tourist attractions, so visitors can see messages and videos from those who came before.

News One third of business owners have never taken a holiday: Report

In an attempt to keep costs down, almost one-third of small business owners have not taken a holiday since they started their business, according to a new MYOB report.

News Start-up expert calls for $100 million fund for budding local VCs

An Australian start-up expert has called on the Federal Government to set up a $100 million fund for budding venture capitalists.

News Gadgets dominate most searched-for items in March

Apple and Samsung products were among the most searched for online items in March, according to findings from Getprice, but bicycles and leisure options were also high on the list.

Start-up ideas New app an artistic idea

One of Vincent Van Gogh’s most famous works has been turned into an interactive iPad app, allowing users to manipulate his brushstrokes and create their own version.

News Eric Ries pays Pollenizer a visit – five things you can learn

Team members at Sydney-based tech incubator Pollenizer have outlined lessons learnt from start-up guru Eric Ries, who visited The Hive earlier this month as part of a trip to Australia.

News New Greens leader sets her sights on “progressive business”

Newly elected Australian Greens leader Christine Milne wants to work with “progressive business” to tackle climate change, following the shock resignation of former leader Bob Brown.

News Money no longer the sole driver for start-ups: Experts

The growth in global economic prosperity has created a class of entrepreneurs for whom money is no longer the sole driver according to experts.

Start-up ideas Tweets from me to loo

An app launched last month transfers tweets from a user’s Twitter profile and prints them on toilet roles.

News Start-ups back new co-working space House of Commons

The co-founder of Melbourne-based start-up Paydirt has sung the praises of new co-working space House of Commons, which is also home to Melbourne start-up success story BugHerd.

News Sydney and Melbourne among world’s top 25 start-up ecosystems

Sydney and Melbourne are among the world’s top 25 start-up ecosystems, according to new findings, ranked 21st and 22nd respectively, but experts say they should be higher up the list.

Start-up ideas Consumers warm to iPhone-friendly gloves

It was only a matter of time before someone designed a pair of gloves to wear while using a mobile phone. What other products could become more mobile-friendly?

News Four US market challenges – and how to deal with them

Australian entrepreneurs looking to crack the US market need to adapt to America’s culture and business landscape if they want to make it, according to serial entrepreneur Sheryle Bolton.

News Female entrepreneurs fail to contribute to their super: Survey

Self-employed women are being urged to prioritise superannuation payments, after a survey revealed more than 50% of Australian female business owners are not contributing to super.

News Consumer sentiment hits record low amid calls for rate cut

Consumer sentiment is at its lowest level since August last year, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute of Consumer Sentiment, which recorded a 1.6% fall in consumer sentiment in April to 94.5 index points.

Start-up ideas Fridge magnet orders pizza

A restaurant in Dubai has created the perfect gadget for lazy uni students with the munchies – a fridge magnet that orders your favourite pizza.

Features First-time stumbles lead to later success

It’s easy to be discouraged if at first you don’t succeed. However, as these three entrepreneurs learnt, early stumbles can lead to later success. BY LEON GETTLER.

News Business confidence rises in March but with little jobs growth

Businesses appeared slightly more confident in March than in February, according to the latest NAB survey, but a degree of caution appears to be inhibiting hiring and investment decisions.

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