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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 ideas

The 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 trader

High 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  | Cashflow

Canine-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 ideas

Instagram-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 ideas

Airport 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 ideas

Holy 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 ideas

Borrowing 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 ideas

Tokii 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 ideas

Eight 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 Peskett

New 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 ideas

Why 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  | Technology

Edible 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 ideas

Celebrate your wonderful achievement

3:00AM | Wednesday, 20 March 2013 | Taskmaster

Attendees of the StartupSmart Awards should keep an eye out for Old Taskmaster – appearing incognito.

 | Business planning  | Growth

Daydreamer 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 ideas

Remember your goals

3:19PM | Tuesday, 19 March 2013 | Taskmaster

If 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  | Leadership

Fewer marketers using social networking: Report

3:59PM | Monday, 18 March 2013 | Michelle Hammond

A 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 trader

Chocolate 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 ideas

Video: Welcome to the new StartupSmart

3:01AM | Monday, 18 March 2013 | Oliver Milman

As 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.

 | Planning  | Growth  | Growth Strategy  | Innovation
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