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New co-working space aiming to shift Wollongong’s blue-collar image
5:01PM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Wollongong is set to receive its first co-working space with the launch of Corner Table, which will aim to boost the town’s fledgling start-up scene and counter its blue-collar image.
Gold Coast, Adelaide top list of fastest-growing regions for online commerce
5:06PM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | Patrick Stafford
The Gold Coast and Adelaide have topped a list of the fastest-growing regions for online retailers, according to research released by online payments giant PayPal.
Be proud of your budgetary discipline
5:00AM | Monday, 13 May 2013 | TaskmasterAre you financially prudent? If so, make sure you don't put up with any nonsense about it.
Being born to succeed is not the only path to success
5:14PM | Thursday, 9 May 2013 | Jason Rose
You’ve probably heard about entrepreneurs who build multi-billion dollar business empires on the computer in their parents’ garage. Well, for those of us who aren’t billionaires by grade four, there’s still hope.
Government reconsiders controversial self-education expenses cap
5:13PM | Thursday, 9 May 2013 | Yolanda Redrup
The federal government may be rethinking its controversial move to cap self-education tax deductions at just $2000, a move which caused furore among small businesses and entrepreneurs.
The smart way of getting things done
5:43PM | Wednesday, 8 May 2013 | Linnet Hunter
When it comes to setting goals and tasks for yourself, there’s a dumb way and a SMART way of doing it.
An entrepreneur’s message for family, friends and supporters
5:59PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Rebekah Campbell
Recently, a young entrepreneur named Mark asked for some advice. The experience got me thinking about all the negative people who talk would-be entrepreneurs out of starting their own businesses.
Who buys the staff kitchen toaster?
5:34PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Walid El-Khoury
Are you ready to grow your business in a healthy way? If you’re not sure, here are three essential questions you must answer yes to.
GovHack promises to be bigger and better in 2013
5:11PM | Tuesday, 7 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
GovHack will take place in eight locations this year, with more than 400 participants expected to use government data to develop solutions and services for the chance to share in more than $120,000 worth of prizes.
Are you a start-up or a small business? New report defines the difference
5:20PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Entrepreneurs and governments must make the distinction between innovation-driven enterprises and small or medium businesses, according to a new report by the Kauffman Foundation.
Helping the poor on Capitalism Appreciation Day
5:22PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | TaskmasterAs loyal Taskmaster readers will know by now, Friday, May 3, is Capitalism Appreciation Day. Old Taskmaster says it’s the ideal occasion to help the poor.
Rising cost of Chinese labour prompts start-ups to pursue other markets
5:15AM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
The head of online furniture retailer Milan Direct has offered some tips to start-ups looking to manufacture in China, amid reports Chinese labour is getting too expensive for many businesses.
Nielsen’s new ShopperLAB lets start-ups test concepts
5:50PM | Thursday, 2 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Start-ups will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of consumer behaviour and test concepts at Nielsen’s newly-launched ShopperLAB research facility, located in Sydney.
Easing credit demand could hurt GDP growth: Veda survey
5:40PM | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
New Veda figures show overall demand for business credit has eased across all states, increasing just 2.2% year-on-year, with an expert warning the slowdown could hinder GDP growth.
Seven reasons why surfing start-up Boardcave.com is riding high
4:59PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
As surfwear retail giant Billabong struggles to secure a solid bid for its ailing business, a two-year-old start-up named Boardcave.com is slowly but surely shaking up the industry.
Five deadly sins when choosing a name for your start-up
4:10PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Oliver Milman
Forget about greed, gluttony, pride, envy, wrath, sloth or lust – especially as a business name. Here are five deadly sins to avoid when you are naming your business.
Social start-ups urged to apply for new disability program
4:19PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Start-ups that operate in the area of disability are being urged to apply for a series of initiatives offered as part of the federal government’s Sustainable Social Enterprise Project, including business reviews and workshops.
Five tips to becoming inspired in less than 9.58 seconds!
4:55PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | Jonathan Weinstock
The role of an entrepreneur is to inspire others, leading to fast business growth. Here are five steps to revving up your motivation level from zero to full-speed in just 9.58 seconds like Usain Bolt.
Could the federal budget hurt your business?
4:32PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | TaskmasterPrime Minister Julia Gillard has warned of a larger than expected $12 billion blowout in the federal budget. How will future budget cuts hurt your business?
Fujitsu turns documents into touchscreens
4:50PM | Friday, 26 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
The age of augmented reality is rapidly approaching. New imaging technology from Fujitsu can now transform tabletops and sheets of paper into interactive touchscreens.
