Monday, 16 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
In an attempt to keep costs down, almost one-third of small business owners have not taken a holiday since they started their business, according to a new MYOB report.
Monday, 16 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
An Australian start-up expert has called on the Federal Government to set up a $100 million fund for budding venture capitalists.
Monday, 16 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Apple and Samsung products were among the most searched for online items in March, according to findings from Getprice, but bicycles and leisure options were also high on the list.
Friday, 13 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Team members at Sydney-based tech incubator Pollenizer have outlined lessons learnt from start-up guru Eric Ries, who visited The Hive earlier this month as part of a trip to Australia.
Friday, 13 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Newly elected Australian Greens leader Christine Milne wants to work with “progressive business” to tackle climate change, following the shock resignation of former leader Bob Brown.
Friday, 13 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The growth in global economic prosperity has created a class of entrepreneurs for whom money is no longer the sole driver according to experts.
Thursday, 12 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The co-founder of Melbourne-based start-up Paydirt has sung the praises of new co-working space House of Commons, which is also home to Melbourne start-up success story BugHerd.
Thursday, 12 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Sydney and Melbourne are among the world’s top 25 start-up ecosystems, according to new findings, ranked 21st and 22nd respectively, but experts say they should be higher up the list.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australian entrepreneurs looking to crack the US market need to adapt to America’s culture and business landscape if they want to make it, according to serial entrepreneur Sheryle Bolton.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Self-employed women are being urged to prioritise superannuation payments, after a survey revealed more than 50% of Australian female business owners are not contributing to super.
Wednesday, 11 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Consumer sentiment is at its lowest level since August last year, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute of Consumer Sentiment, which recorded a 1.6% fall in consumer sentiment in April to 94.5 index points.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
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By
Leon Gettler
It’s easy to be discouraged if at first you don’t succeed. However, as these three entrepreneurs learnt, early stumbles can lead to later success. BY LEON GETTLER.
Tuesday, 10 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Businesses appeared slightly more confident in March than in February, according to the latest NAB survey, but a degree of caution appears to be inhibiting hiring and investment decisions.
Thursday, 05 April 2012
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By
Tom McKaskill and Michelle Hammond
Managing staff can sometimes seem a little like herding cats. However, there are basic principles you can apply to make the process smoother. BY TOM McKASKILL AND MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Wednesday, 04 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Start-up founders need to be realistic about how long they intend to stay with their business, an expert says, after Pinterest co-founder Paul Sciarra announced his departure from the company.
Wednesday, 04 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Spending on seafood will be the highest growth area this Easter, according to IBISWorld, while domestic tourism operators and specialty chocolate retailers will also do well.
Tuesday, 03 April 2012
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By
Greg Hayes
So you want your own business? The first thing you have to do is decide if you want to build it or buy it. BY GREG HAYES.
Tuesday, 03 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Sydney-based tech incubator Pollenizer is looking for a US start-up expert to move to Australia for six months to co-found a new web business, before returning to the US to oversee its expansion.
Tuesday, 03 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the official interest rate unchanged at 4.25%, despite calls for it to be cut, saying the decision was appropriate in light of growth, inflation and lending rates.
Tuesday, 03 April 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Nearly two thirds of start-up business failures stem from “people problems”, according to an academic at Harvard University, who has written a tell-all book about start-up failures.