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Willcom unveils world’s smallest phone
4:33PM | Wednesday, 3 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Want to have a little chat with someone? Now you can call them from the world’s smallest mobile phone.
Planning | Business ideasThe Hub expands to Sydney, asks start-ups to ‘crowdfund’ launch
4:31PM | Tuesday, 2 April 2013 | Oliver Milman
Co-working network The Hub has officially announced it will expand to Sydney, with the shared office provider set to open a “co-working and innovation clubhouse” in Darlinghurst in May.
| Planning | Business planning | Leadership | Workspace | Sole traderHigh dollar hurts expectations in manufacturing and tourism
4:42PM | Tuesday, 2 April 2013 | Yolanda Redrup
Fewer business executives are planning on making capital investments in the June quarter, amid a fall in business expectations.
| Planning | Business planning | Financing a business | Venture Capital | CashflowCanine-friendly gym a delight for dog-lovers
4:06PM | Tuesday, 2 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Is your pug pup getting a little pudgy? If so, it might be time to walk them down to the K9 Fit Club.
| Planning | Business ideasInstagram-inspired camera is picture perfect
3:36PM | Thursday, 28 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
While social media services have inspired a generation of photographers, hard copies of photos are becoming increasingly rare. Now a Polaroid-style Instagram camera makes it easy to share or print copies of your images.
| Planning | Business ideasAirport car rentals service takes flight
3:06AM | Wednesday, 27 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Are you sick of the ridiculous prices you have to pay for airport parking? If so, one company in the United States has found the perfect solution – as long as you don’t mind someone else using your car.
| Planning | Business ideasHoly cow! Air freshener venture is dung and dusted
3:53PM | Tuesday, 26 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Eau de toilettes have long been part of the scented fragrance market. Now two Indonesian students have created a liquid air freshener – out of fermented cow dung.
| Planning | Business ideasBorrowing intentions rebound but micro firms still under the pump: Report
3:17PM | Monday, 25 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Business borrowing intentions have risen to the highest level since the global financial crisis, although one in four micro enterprises are still under significant “stress”, according to a new study.
| Planning | Financing a business | Sole trader“Light shower” promises to curb jetlag
3:53AM | Monday, 25 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
International travellers perennially complain about jetlag. Now one major US airline appears to have found an enlightening solution.
| Business ideasTokii helps time-poor couples better manage their relationships
3:49PM | Friday, 22 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Are you struggling to find time to spend with your partner? A new app called Tokii.com can help you out.
| Planning | Business ideasEight gaps that first-time start-ups need to plug
3:18PM | Thursday, 21 March 2013 | Marc Peskett
While reviewing submissions for the StartupSmart Awards, I noticed a few significant holes in some business plans. Here are eight common holes you need to look for and plug.
| Planning | Business planning | Mentor | Marc PeskettNew Hungarian helmet a major turning point for cyclists
3:48PM | Thursday, 21 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
When you’re driving, it can be difficult to know the intentions of cyclists. So a new helmet with built-in indicator lights could be a very illuminating new invention.
| Planning | Business ideasWhy we shut down Storyberg: Co-founder reveals all
3:37PM | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Storyberg co-founder Michael Dijkstra has revealed why the start-up surprisingly folded, shortly after being accepted into the 2013 Startmate program, but insists it’s “definitely not the end” of his start-up adventures.
| Planning | Business planning | TechnologyEdible spray paint the perfect Food Finish
3:07PM | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Many harsh food critics have given their meals a spray for appearing colourless. Now, thanks to a new invention, chefs could be left carrying the can over bland-looking food.
| Planning | Business ideasCelebrate your wonderful achievement
3:00AM | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 | TaskmasterAttendees of the StartupSmart Awards should keep an eye out for Old Taskmaster – appearing incognito.
| Business planning | GrowthDaydreamer Desk lets workers rest their weary heads
3:36PM | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Ever felt lethargic by mid-afternoon? If so, one New York designer has developed the perfect desk for you.
| Planning | Business ideasRemember your goals
3:19PM | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 | TaskmasterIf you want your start-up to succeed, it’s time to set yourself some smart goals – along with a few prominent reminders.
| Planning | Business planning | LeadershipFewer marketers using social networking: Report
3:59PM | Monday, 18 March 2013 | Michelle HammondA new survey shows marketing budgets will grow by 1% in 2013, following growth of 3.4% last year, while the growth of social networking and Web 2.0 is less pronounced than in 2011.
| Planning | Business planning | Marketing | Sales and marketing | Technology | Social media | Sole traderChocolate shoes a cheeky idea
3:53PM | Monday, 18 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Expensive tastes in food and fashion are notoriously difficult to satisfy. However, one chocolatier in Dallas believes chocolate high heels could satisfy both cravings.
| Planning | Business ideasVideo: Welcome to the new StartupSmart
3:01AM | Monday, 18 March 2013 | Oliver MilmanAs you may have noticed, StartupSmart has had something of a makeover. But beyond the cleaner, more striking design, there are plenty of fantastic new features for budding start-ups to get their teeth into. Here’s a look at what’s changed.
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