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What do your doubters really know?
2:29PM | Thursday, 28 February 2013 | TaskmasterMeeting people who are sceptical of your business idea is an inevitable part of being an entrepreneur. But it’s important to remember not all of your critics’ criticisms are equally valid.
Planning | Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | LeadershipTravel outfit runs hot and cold
2:15PM | Thursday, 28 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAn inevitable sight when travelling is the clueless tourist whose clothes are unsuitable for the local conditions. Thankfully, TravelSupermarket has developed the perfect outfit for every climate.
| Planning | Business ideas$1.9 million grant generates global distribution deal for ultrasound device maker
2:00AM | Thursday, 28 February 2013 | Michelle HammondA South Australian manufacturer of ultrasound devices has announced a global distribution partnership with a Japanese company, two years after receiving a $1.9 million government grant.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Financing a business | Venture Capital | How I did itDIY home design to spark homewares sales: IBISWorld
2:29PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAn increasing trend of do-it-yourself home design will stimulate sales for houseware retailing, according to an IBISWorld report, which shows industry revenue is expected to be worth $1.71 billion in 2017-18.
| Planning | Business planning | Financing a business | CashflowInstagram hits 100 million users – three things you can learn
2:24PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe co-founder of Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram has outlined key reasons for the company’s success, after hitting 100 million users since its launch in October 2010.
| Business planning | Growth | Technology | Social media | Websites | How I did it | Business advice and educationTake a lesson from the keynote master, Steve Jobs
2:05PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | TaskmasterDo you have a big sales presentation or pitch coming up? If so, you could do far worse than watch a keynote speech from Steve Jobs.
| Planning | Business planning | Marketing | Sales and marketing | Advertising | SalesTweet seats are a sweet idea
2:17PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Michelle HammondEver been distracted at a theatre by a Twitter addict who can’t seem to put their smartphone away? US theatregoers are now being offered seats where they can tweet without distracting everyone else.
| Planning | Business ideasWriting your first ever business plan
2:31PM | Wednesday, 27 February 2013 | Oliver MilmanPlanning a business can be daunting – especially if you’re doing it for the first time. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you through the process. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
| Planning | Business planning | Sole traderHiring an apprentice: A start-up guide
2:07PM | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 | Michelle HammondHiring an apprentice can be very rewarding – both from a business and a personal perspective. Here is everything you need to be aware of before you start. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
| Planning | Business planning | Legal matters | Leadership | Managing people | How to hire staffDigital wallet does the thinking for you
2:15PM | Tuesday, 26 February 2013 | Michelle HammondEver been confused about which credit card will give you the most reward points at a given retailer? The Wallaby Card is a digital wallet that automatically charges the account with the best offer.
| Planning | Business ideasStar-studded event series helps entrepreneurs face the Startup Grind
2:53PM | Monday, 25 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThe US-founded Startup Grind event series continues to grow in Australia, with the Sydney and Melbourne chapters set to host the founders of Atlassian and Zendesk respectively.
| Business planning | Growth | Leadership | How I did it | Sole traderStopping corporate culture from strangling your start-up
2:02PM | Monday, 25 February 2013 | Michelle HammondCorporate bureaucracy can squeeze the creativity out of any business. However, there are ways to retain your entrepreneurial edge as your start-up grows. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
| Planning | Business planning | Leadership | Managing peopleTamagotchi gets tweaked for a new market
2:17PM | Monday, 25 February 2013 | Michelle HammondIt’s been 16 years since the Tamagotchi craze swept the world. Now Japanese toy giant Bandai hopes an app for Apple and Android smartphones will create a new generation of virtual pet owners.
| Planning | Business ideasGamification takes centre stage in new innovation tool Blitz
2:00AM | Monday, 25 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralian gaming company 3rd Sense has outlined how it built an online tool called Blitz, developed by Dr Ken Hudson, which uses gamification principles to drive corporate innovation.
| Business planning | Growth | Technology | IT | Sole traderLive in the moment with a Phonekerchief
2:48PM | Friday, 22 February 2013 | Michelle HammondThere’s nothing more annoying than a phone call during a family dinner. Now you can wrap your smartphone in a Phonekerchief, which blocks out mobile signals, to show your loved ones you really care.
| Planning | Business ideasShortlist unveiled for season two of Optus Innov8 Seed Program
2:05PM | Thursday, 21 February 2013 | Michelle HammondPocketbook, RecruitLoop and OrionVM are among the 10 start-ups shortlisted for the second season of the Optus Innov8 Seed Program, chosen from an applicant pool of 92 start-ups.
| Business planning | Growth | TechnologyFour things you can learn from the Yahoo! website redesign
2:02PM | Thursday, 21 February 2013 | Michelle HammondYahoo! is redesigning the main entry into its website in a bid to create a “more modern experience” for users, suggesting start-ups can take inspiration from the embattled tech giant.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | WebsitesAirbnb prompts wave of like-minded start-ups
2:58PM | Thursday, 21 February 2013 | Michelle HammondA number of new start-ups have likened themselves to US-based company Airbnb, the leader in travel rentals, which has booked more than 10 million nights of accommodation worldwide.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | Websites | How I did itSlow-cooked American cuisine a tasty idea
2:59PM | Thursday, 21 February 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralians are developing a taste for the flavours of a slow-cooked American barbeque. It’s a tasty business opportunity worth chewing over.
| Planning | Business ideasEntrepreneurialism is AlwaysOn in Australia, says leading US entrepreneur
2:27PM | Wednesday, 20 February 2013 | Michelle HammondHigh-profile American entrepreneur Tony Perkins has highlighted US investors’ increasing appetite for Australian companies, ahead of Australia’s first-ever AlwaysOn conference.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Financing a business | Venture Capital