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The 10 biggest issues facing start-ups in 2013: #10 heading to the cloud
5:53PM | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Gunilla Haglundh
This is part one of a 10-part series examining the big issues start-ups face. Today, we examine the challenges and benefits enjoyed by businesses embracing cloud computing.
TechnologySydStart “triple-decker” event expected to attract 2000 entrepreneurs
5:16AM | Monday, 6 May 2013 | Michelle Hammond
SydStart founder Peter Cooper has promised this year’s iteration will be twice or even three times the size of the previous event, with up to 2000 entrepreneurs expected to attend alongside a stellar lineup of investors and speakers.
| Marketing | Sales and marketing | Technology | Sole traderWarren Buffett joins Twitter: Why his tweets matter more than you think
5:33PM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Myriam Robin
Billionaire investor and Berkshire Hathaway founder Warren Buffett joined Twitter overnight.
| Technology | Social mediaTake a peek at Android’s secret hidden screensaver
5:00AM | Friday, 3 May 2013 | Andrew SadauskaIf you have a new Android smartphone, such as the Samsung Galaxy S3, you might not know about the secret flying Android screensaver Google has hidden in your phone. Here’s how to find it.
| TechnologyKogan wins Supreme Court case against ispONE
5:51PM | Thursday, 2 May 2013 | Patrick Stafford
Tech retailer Kogan has won its case against ispONE, following several weeks of tense argument in the Victorian Supreme Court.
| Marketing | Legal matters | Sales and marketing | Online and email marketing | Sales | Technology | Websites | Leadership | LegalFirefox’s hidden settings menu
5:00AM | Thursday, 2 May 2013 | Andrew SadauskasToday’s tech trick is a little like knowing where the security exits are in a cinema. Hopefully, it’s a piece of knowledge you never need, but in case things go really badly awry, it’s handy thing to know.
| TechnologyCheck detailed information on account access in Gmail
5:00AM | Wednesday, 1 May 2013 | Patrick StaffordAre you concerned that someone might be hacking your Gmail account and secretly reading your messages? Here’s how to check.
| TechnologySeven reasons why surfing start-up Boardcave.com is riding high
4:59PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
As surfwear retail giant Billabong struggles to secure a solid bid for its ailing business, a two-year-old start-up named Boardcave.com is slowly but surely shaking up the industry.
| Planning | Business planning | Technology | Business GrantsCelebrate Capitalism Appreciation Day
4:44PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | TaskmasterOld Taskmaster says capitalism is something that needs to be celebrated, not feared. If you agree, it’s time to spread the word!
| Technology | Social mediaOne in five businesses hit by data breach: Survey
4:44PM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Yolanda Redrup
Australian businesses are at danger of online privacy and security breaches, as new research reveals many organisations have not received appropriate training.
| Technology | Sole trader11 Aussie start-ups to battle it out for slot at Echelon 2013
4:11AM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
Airtasker, LawPath and Pocketbook are among the 11 start-ups chosen to pitch at Echelon Ignite: Australia, but only one will progress to present to investors at a key event in Singapore later this year.
| TechnologySet quick click flags in Outlook
4:00AM | Tuesday, 30 April 2013 | Patrick StaffordDo you spend forever clicking on Outlook flags in order to organise your email? If so, there’s a feature called “quick click” that can save you a lot of time and effort.
| TechnologyINFOGRAPHIC: What influences online purchases
4:29PM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | Oliver Milman
Online spending is already a $12 billion industry, but knowing how to persuade internet users to spend can be tough. This infographic by Bigcommerce shows the key factors you need to look into.
| Technology | RetailChange your Gmail default font
4:00AM | Monday, 29 April 2013 | Patrick StaffordDid you know you can change the default font on your Gmail account? You can also change the size and colour of the fonts as well – here’s how.
| TechnologyLearn TweetDeck’s keyboard shortcuts
4:18PM | Friday, 26 April 2013 | Patrick StaffordDid you know TweetDeck can use keyboard shortcuts? If not, here’s how to access them.
| TechnologyTechnology inflation is here: How creativity is caught in the breeze of the cloud
4:33PM | Friday, 26 April 2013 | John Russell
Designing a standout service or app requires an increasing amount of innovation. This trend – dubbed technology inflation – is about to have a profound impact on your business.
| Technology | Mentor | John RussellExpert warns "all data has a cost", as ABS gets hacked
4:00PM | Friday, 26 April 2013 | Patrick Stafford
Following the revelation of numerous hacking attempts against the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Start-ups have been warned to be extra vigilant of their websites.
| TechnologyOpen the Chrome task manager
4:43PM | Wednesday, 24 April 2013 | Patrick StaffordWhile you might be familiar with Windows’ task manager, did you know Google Chrome has a similar feature? Here’s how to pull it up.
| TechnologyBiohackathon winner snags $3000 prize after 60 prototypes
4:58PM | Wednesday, 24 April 2013 | Michelle Hammond
The winning team of Australia’s first-ever biohackathon has been awarded a $3000 cash prize, admitting it came up with the winning solution after 60 initial prototypes prior to the contest.
| TechnologyStart-ups urged to be vigilant after Twitter hack wipes $136 billion off US stock market
4:07PM | Wednesday, 24 April 2013 | Patrick Stafford
A Twitter hacking attempt has caused havoc in the United States, with the Dow Jones shedding 143 points after the hacked Associated Press Twitter account incorrectly reported President Barack Obama had been injured in an explosion.
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