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Combet warns the high Aussie dollar is "here to stay": Five ways to adapt
1:25PM | Friday, 25 January 2013 | Cara WatersGreg Combet says struggling manufacturers should just get used to a high Aussie dollar and change their game plans to suit.
The law of the jungle: The dinosaurs of retail and media
1:19PM | Friday, 25 January 2013 | TaskmasterCan the business models of the old media and retail giants be salvaged? Old Taskmaster visited the dinosaur exhibit at a local museum to find out.
Telstra vows to maintain start-up mindset for new apps unit
1:32PM | Thursday, 24 January 2013 | Michelle HammondTelstra has created a new unit dubbed Global Applications and Platforms, vowing to operate the mobile apps business as a start-up, but with the financial backing to make acquisitions.
Five top business ideas that made millions
1:06PM | Thursday, 24 January 2013 | Oliver MilmanDo you want to be a millionaire? Still looking for inspiration? Here are five great ideas that grew up into successful businesses. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Super-hyper-mega-ultra-synergy Industries? Time to cut the buzzwords
1:28PM | Thursday, 24 January 2013 | TaskmasterCan “synergies” and “solutions” really generate sales or win funding for your business? The Taskmaster certainly doesn’t think so.
Christmas fizzer for small businesses following December sales slump
1:52PM | Wednesday, 23 January 2013 | Michelle HammondEconomy-wide spending fell almost 2% in December, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator, despite small businesses’ hopes for a buoyant Christmas shopping season.
Like a Virgin – or a Unilever: Is one brand ever enough?
1:44PM | Wednesday, 23 January 2013 | TaskmasterWhen you’re planning a business, it’s natural to spend a lot of time thinking about how you’re going to brand, advertise and market your first product. But what about your second product?
Atlassian rolls out second ‘Hack House’ for budding techies
1:36PM | Tuesday, 22 January 2013 | Michelle HammondThe first class of Atlassian Hack House graduates have highlighted their achievements since participating in the program, after the second class began work yesterday.
Grill’d creates Coat of Arms burger – here are three other Australia Day products
1:12PM | Tuesday, 22 January 2013 | Michelle HammondBurger chain Grill’d has come under fire for encouraging Australians to “eat their national emblem” after creating a burger containing kangaroo and emu meat.
Property start-up Housenet throws its website to the crowd
1:06PM | Tuesday, 22 January 2013 | Oliver MilmanA Sydney-based online real estate start-up has taken an unusual approach to website development by crowdsourcing ideas from the public over the functionality and concept of its offering.
The warm glow of nostalgia or the cold shoulder of a zombie brand?
1:51PM | Tuesday, 22 January 2013 | TaskmasterIf you’re launching a new product, there’s a certain appeal to bringing back an old brand from the past. However, as Old Taskmaster discovered, some brands are better left forgotten.
Eastern seaboard states are neck and neck: CommSec report
1:11PM | Monday, 21 January 2013 | Michelle HammondThere is little to separate Victoria, Queensland and NSW in the way of economic performance, according to the latest CommSec State of the States report, while Tasmania continues to lag.
ANZ lauds business services as “story of the year”
1:08PM | Monday, 21 January 2013 | Michelle HammondSmall business sales rose 2.8% over the year to the December quarter, according to ANZ’s latest Small Business Sales Trends report, with business services described as “the story of the year”.
Five top reasons to start-up in 2013
1:28PM | Monday, 21 January 2013 | Oliver MilmanAre you considering launching a business in 2013? If so, here are the top five reasons you should take the plunge. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Startup Weekend winner among latest Innovyz START participants
1:12PM | Friday, 18 January 2013 | Michelle HammondA former winner of Startup Weekend is among the 10 ventures selected to take part in the second ANZ Innovyz START program, which is once again dominated by Adelaide-based start-ups.
Eyewear start-up unfazed by sombre industry forecast
1:00PM | Friday, 18 January 2013 | Michelle HammondAustralia’s optometry and optical dispensing industry is expected to grow just 0.4% in 2012-13, according to an IBISWorld report, but online eyewear retailer Sneaking Duck says it isn’t worried.
River City Labs founder backs new Brisbane games accelerator
1:53PM | Friday, 18 January 2013 | Michelle HammondA new mobile games accelerator has launched in Brisbane and is now open for applications, with successful teams set to receive up to $50,000 each in addition to office space and mentorship.
Optus Innov8 start-up program opens applications for second season
1:51PM | Thursday, 17 January 2013 | Michelle HammondThe Optus Innov8 Seed Program has opened applications for its second season following the success of the inaugural round in 2012, which saw two start-ups secure a total of $700,000.
Start-ups warned of top five digital threats set to strike in 2013
1:21PM | Thursday, 17 January 2013 | Michelle HammondInternet security company AVG has identified five digital threats facing businesses and consumers in 2013, prompting an expert to highlight how start-ups can respond to the trends.
2013 iAward winners to showcase in Hong Kong
1:13PM | Thursday, 17 January 2013 | Michelle HammondWinners of the 2013 iAwards, now open for entries, will have the opportunity to compete with businesses from across the Asia-Pacific at the 2013 Asia Pacific ICT Awards in Hong Kong.
