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Smartline wins 2013 Topfranchise Awards for fifth year in a row

5:24PM | Tuesday, 14 May 2013 |  Smartline Personal Mortgage Advisers has taken out the top spot in the 2013 Topfranchise Awards for the fifth straight year, with online, mobile and kiosk-style concepts putting in a strong performance at the awards.

Microsoft’s $1.2 billion Yammer purchase hints at acquisition strategy

6:20PM | Tuesday, 26 June 2012 |  US-based start-up Yammer will join the Microsoft's Office division after being acquired for $1.2 billion by the tech giant.

Yammer executive offers sales tips to start-ups

3:05PM | Monday, 26 March 2012 |  Start-ups don’t necessarily need to employ local salespeople when entering new markets because satisfied customers will often act as unofficial brand ambassadors, a global sales expert says.

Aussie start-up Kondoot plans global assault with $10 million IPO

3:12PM | Thursday, 1 March 2012 |  Australian-founded live video network Kondoot has unveiled an ambitious plan to raise $10 million through an initial public offering, after raising $3.2 million in a funding round led by US investors.

IT “super themes” for 2012 highlight start-up ideas

12:45PM | Wednesday, 21 December 2011 |  The IT “super themes” of 2012 highlight business opportunities for start-ups, experts say, including improved data security and third-party applications for new social enterprise platforms.