Thursday, 16 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australia’s ageing and increasingly health-conscious population has seen an explosion in the number of fitness instructors, suggesting the health and fitness industry is ripe with opportunity.
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Consumer confidence increased by 4.2% in February, according to the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment, but the index is still 5.2% below the level of a year ago.
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Retail landlords are offering generous incentives to new tenants, but start-ups still need to do their research before signing a lease.
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australia’s small business commissioners have agreed to share information about the issues facing SMBs, but a small business lobbyist says a Federal commissioner is still needed.
Monday, 13 February 2012
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By
Oliver Milman
Australia is performing strongly when it comes to new business start-ups, with the nation recording the third highest number of new ventures among the world’s G8 economies, according to a new report.
Monday, 13 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Business groups are urging the Commonwealth Bank and NAB to withhold interest rate hikes after increases from ANZ and Westpac, warning it could shatter the confidence of small firms.
Monday, 13 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Corporate insolvencies surged by 9.2% last year to 10,481, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, as small building firms and retailers buckled under pressure.
Friday, 10 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Social enterprise start-ups in Melbourne can now apply for the latest round of grants from the City of Melbourne, including funding and mentoring, to the tune of $25,000.
Thursday, 09 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Apple has issued a stern warning to developers found to be artificially inflating the rankings of their apps, but an expert says there are plenty of above-board ways that start-ups can boost their apps’ rankings.
Thursday, 09 February 2012
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By
Gillian Franklin
The keys to success are being proactive, communicating clearly and having the right attitude.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
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By
Jason Rose
If you are going to launch a start-up, you need to be prepared to stand up and fight for it. Here's how it's done. BY JASON ROSE.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
A tourism lobby group has renewed calls for the government to create more incentive for entrepreneurs to invest in tourist facilities, amidst the high local dollar and a $7.2 billion deficit.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Australia’s interactive games industry remains buoyant as local developers lead the way, industry groups say, despite a dip in “traditional retail” computer and video games sales during 2011.
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
More than 15% of women with school-aged children are “under-utilised”, new statistics show, which could prompt a spike in the number of skilled, frustrated mothers becoming mumpreneurs.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The Reserve Bank has surprised the business sector with today’s announcement that the official cash rate will remain unchanged at 4.25%, insisting the situation in Europe is improving.
Tuesday, 07 February 2012
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By
Nina Hendy
Plenty of start-ups admit they would do things differently if there were to have their time over. Here, four businesses that launched in 2011 explain what hindsight has taught them. BY NINA HENDY.
Monday, 06 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Economists are confident the Reserve Bank will cut the cash rate when it meets tomorrow, but the interest rate cuts appear to be having little impact on demand for business banking services.
Friday, 03 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The founder of Sydney-based crowdfunding site Project PowerUp will host a speed dating event for tech start-ups later this month, designed to connect business founders with tech founders.
Friday, 03 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The services sector has lifted after three months of decline, according to the Australian Performance of Services Index.
Friday, 03 February 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
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