Planning
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Planning advice, news and tips from Australia's best business start-up mentors and journalists. StartupSmart's planning section features information and advice for business start-ups and people looking to start a business. |
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
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By
Patrick Stafford
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.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Tuesday, 17 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Monday, 16 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Monday, 16 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
An Australian start-up expert has called on the Federal Government to set up a $100 million fund for budding venture capitalists.
Monday, 16 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Monday, 16 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Friday, 13 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Friday, 13 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Friday, 13 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The growth in global economic prosperity has created a class of entrepreneurs for whom money is no longer the sole driver according to experts.
Friday, 13 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
An app launched last month transfers tweets from a user’s Twitter profile and prints them on toilet roles.
Thursday, 12 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Thursday, 12 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Thursday, 12 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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?
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
A restaurant in Dubai has created the perfect gadget for lazy uni students with the munchies – a fridge magnet that orders your favourite pizza.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
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By
Leon Gettler
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.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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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