Starting a business

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Turning your idea into business reality

10:29PM | Friday, 29 October 2010 |  My best advice to anyone who wants to turn an idea into a business is to look at what Nike prints on its t-shirts: Just Do It.

The act of giving

10:10PM | Wednesday, 27 October 2010 |  Giving away free samples to consumers is nothing new, but a business in Japan has taken this concept to new levels.

Have you stress tested your business idea?

10:26AM | Wednesday, 27 October 2010 |  Answering four simple questions will help you determine whether your business idea is a goer.

Have a health check

10:49AM | Tuesday, 26 October 2010 |  You should monitor your stress levels via a regular health check.

Star solar start-up idea

10:38AM | Tuesday, 26 October 2010 |  With solar set to become an important part of Australia’s energy infrastructure, a new business could implement a scheme to utilise under-developed space in urban areas.

Old MacDonald had a farmers’ market

10:17PM | Monday, 25 October 2010 |  Why should farmers’ markets be confined to one location? An innovative business could find plenty of un-tapped areas and take advantage.

Play time

10:53PM | Thursday, 21 October 2010 |  While other firms are concentrating on building the flashy, internet-enabled pastimes for young children, maybe there remains an opportunity for more traditional toys in Australia?

Avoiding the tax traps

10:59PM | Wednesday, 20 October 2010 |  As a new business it’s easy to overlook some of the traps that more experienced business owners watch out for.

Eco-friendly cleaning

10:16PM | Wednesday, 20 October 2010 |  While eco-friendly dry cleaning is a niche that has been spotted by Daisy Dry Cleaning, there are other possibilities that can be mined.

Take it or leave it

10:09PM | Monday, 18 October 2010 |  Aside from raiding the stationery cupboard before leaving your current employer to go it alone, what else can you claim as your own?
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