Business ideas

Start-up ideas Park your start-up in prime spot

Wednesday, 15 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

Australian entrepreneurs, why not bring some much-needed relief to drivers?

Article Beauty salon

Tuesday, 14 December 2010 | By Michelle hammond

Visiting a beauty salon or spa may involve plenty of relaxing pampering, but running such a business isn’t quite as easy.

Start-up ideas Game mechanics motivate staff

Tuesday, 14 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

An Australian start-up could broaden this innovative concept to new sectors, or focus on the B2B market by developing a host of innovative workplace tools to boost employee performance.

Article CarGrabber.com.au

Monday, 13 December 2010 | By Oliver Milman

CarGrabber.com.au co-founder Chris Noone reveals how the idea for his venture came about and his ambitions for the future.

Start-up ideas Green trend could sprout pop-up business

Monday, 13 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

There’s a new urban gardening trend that’s greening up both private balconies and shared city spaces.

Start-up ideas Theatre for the masses

Friday, 10 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

If you’ve got a background in film or simply love theatre, this novel idea could be the start of a promising business venture in Australia.

Start-up ideas Opportunities within online communities

Thursday, 09 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

Buying and selling locally is becoming increasingly popular thanks to technology. Could this be the future for garage sales in Australia?

Start-up ideas Monitoring crop conditions

Wednesday, 08 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

Farmers and logging companies would welcome any development that could monitor the state of their crops and help them determine the best time to harvest.

Start-up ideas Fitness-inspired travel guides

Tuesday, 07 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

As travel between Australian capital cities on business and pleasure becomes ever easier, travel guides geared towards fitness could be an ideal way to make your mark as a start-up.

Start-up ideas Laundromat meets café

Monday, 06 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

Laundromats aren’t generally regarded as the most exciting places, but a much-needed facelift could pave the way for a novel start-up.

Start-up ideas Specialist furniture stores gaining momentum

Friday, 03 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

A new report suggests that an online furniture store offering a specialised service could comfortably compete with larger, more traditional retailers.

News Facebook co-founder moves into charity market

Thursday, 02 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook, has launched a venture aimed at the growing online charity market.

Start-up ideas Liberating employees from job stress

Thursday, 02 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

Being stuck in a debilitating job may be unenjoyable for the employee involved, but the problem could provide a potential start-up avenue for a new business.

Start-up ideas Online directory for home cooking

Wednesday, 01 December 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

Start-ups keen to cash in on the post-GFC surge in ‘dining in’ should take a look at Dutch website Tweetjemee.

Start-up ideas Mapping your mood

Tuesday, 30 November 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

The tourism sector may be suffering at present, but there is still a $40 billion market there to tap into.

Features Getting commercial with ideas

Tuesday, 30 November 2010 | By Oliver Milman

Rowan Gilmore, CEO of the Australian Institute for Commercialisation, on how start-ups can turn concepts into businesses.

Start-up ideas Giving large brands the personal touch

Monday, 29 November 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

There are endless opportunities for those wanting to cash in on the customisation craze that has hit a vast array of products and services.

Start-up ideas Customise consumer time

Friday, 26 November 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

What start-up can you come up with that could be tailored to suit a customer’s availability?

Start-up ideas Pet-friendly restaurants are on the start-up menu

Thursday, 25 November 2010 | By Michelle Hammond

Guides to pet-friendly hotels have been around for some time, but a new focus on restaurants takes the pet business in an entirely different direction.