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. |
Monday, 12 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Illustrator Carla Berrocal, from Madrid, has raised the created a 1980s Atari-style wedding invitation for two computer analysts in Chile.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
NSW Trade & Investment has scrapped its small business events programs, claiming the events often failed to provide adequate advice and assistance to small business operators.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Apple’s new iPad has garnered positive reactions from developers, but an expert is encouraging developers to shop around, saying Google and Microsoft will provide some stiff competition.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Small businesses can now gain greater insight into the group buying channel, with the launch of a business guide designed to complement the Australian Group Buying Code of Conduct.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Sandals sculpted from doves are part of a bizarre new collection of footwear made from animals.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Four business students from Queensland University of Technology have won an international case competition for a business strategy and solution aimed at major entertainment companies.
Thursday, 08 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Retailers can rest assured the industry will emerge from its two-year slump next financial year, according to Deloitte Access Economics, which predicts sales to increase by 2.6% in 2012-13.
Thursday, 08 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
A Sydney firm has devised a new water saving device it says could reduce household water consumption by 35%.
Wednesday, 07 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Britons with regional accents are rejoicing about a new app that speaks their language, while the designers reap the rewards.
Tuesday, 06 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
The Reserve Bank has matched economists’ expectations by leaving the cash rate unchanged at 4.25%, saying information on the nation’s economy continues to suggest growth close to trend.
Tuesday, 06 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Start-ups can carve a slice of Australia’s $16 billion retail industry, a new report suggests, by focusing their efforts on online discounts and deals, mobile apps and group buying.
Tuesday, 06 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
More than 3,000 Australian university students have enrolled in entrepreneurship classes this year, new research shows, but experts say entrepreneurs cannot succeed without experience.
Tuesday, 06 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Two Brisbane entrepreneurs have come to the aid of outdoor diners, with the launch of their invention ShooAway set to change the face of alfresco dining.
Tuesday, 06 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
About 30% of Australian businesses are worried about their prospects for the year ahead, new research shows, while the number of businesses planning to sell or close down has fallen 6%.
Monday, 05 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
An Australian teenager has created a new 3D online shopping mall, which he says is a first for the country.
Friday, 02 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
The South by Southwest festival kicks off in Texas next week, aiming to build upon the momentum of last year’s 25th anniversary, with the Startup Bus making its return.
Friday, 02 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has released regulatory guidance to help businesses prepare for its new national register of business names.
Friday, 02 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Start-ups in retail and hospitality can take inspiration from the likes of Katies and Michel’s Patisserie, which are among the winners of Roy Morgan’s Customer Satisfaction Awards.
Friday, 02 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
In a bid to compete with professional carwashes, inventors of the Blaster Brush hope it will grow the DIY car washing market. It's just one of many DIY business opportunities out there.
Thursday, 01 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Only one quarter of Australians are considered “financially fit”, according to a new survey, but 44% of respondents say they have become more conservative in their spending habits.
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