Wednesday, 04 April 2012
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By
Marc Peskett
You might not be in the social media business, but smart start-ups could do worse than take a tip or five from Mark Zuckerberg’s success with Facebook. BY MARC PESKETT.
Thursday, 29 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Nearly two thirds of eBay’s largest sellers are optimistic about the year ahead, but are held back by a lack of knowledge and infrastructure in mobile commerce.
Thursday, 29 March 2012
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By
Niki Scevak
From Australia, Silicon Valley can look like the magical kingdom of start-ups. The reality, however, is far more mundane. BY NIKI SCEVAK.
Friday, 23 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Online retail start-ups looking to spark sales shouldn’t discount older consumers, with a new survey revealing 71% of those aged 50-64 make online purchases from domestic retailers.
Friday, 23 March 2012
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By
Craig Hodges
An influencer is someone with a strong social media following in your industry. But getting their attention might take some patience.
Thursday, 22 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
More than half of Australian eBay sellers cite postage as a major barrier to growth, according to a new report, while 68% would like to see more competitive shipping rates.
Thursday, 22 March 2012
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By
Oliver Milman
Reports of scams were up 35% in 2011, costing small businesses and consumers $85 million. To make sure your business isn’t next, here are 10 common scams you must be aware of. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Thursday, 22 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
More than 50% of Australian small businesses now have a website, according to new Google research, with one in three saying their website has resulted in more customers and sales.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
The internet economy will grow by more than 10% annually for the next four years in G20 nations, new research shows, with online retail, banking, advertising and IT services set to thrive.
Monday, 19 March 2012
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By
Taskmaster
Right. Today soldiers we are going to tackle the bane of my existence and a problem that I know most of you have too – managing email.
Monday, 19 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Freelancer.com, Dr. Cotton and 5X Mutant Gum are among the winners of this year’s Australian Interactive Media Industry Association awards, suggesting start-ups can learn from their success.
Monday, 19 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Radio network DMG Radio Australia has made its foray into the increasingly crowded group buying market, launching a website that offers daily deals to its 40,000-strong database.
Friday, 16 March 2012
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By
Patrick Stafford
Has a browser tab crashed? If you use Chrome, there is a way to close it without bringing down your whole broswer.
Friday, 16 March 2012
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By
Brad Lindenberg
This week Kevin Rose decided to pull the plug on his social app, Oink. As founders there is a lot we can learn from his decision and journey. BY BRAD LINDENBERG.
Friday, 16 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
eBay will make improvements and upgrades to its Australian site, including changes to its pictures service and fewer insertion fee tiers, in a bid to boost the usability of the site for sellers.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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By
Oliver Milman
The annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas is a magnet for the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Here are the top 10 business lessons we’ve collected from this year’s show. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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By
Patrick Stafford
Harvey Norman chief Gerry Harvey has come to his own defence, writing an editorial for the Business Spectator. Here are five key points you should take away from his editorial.
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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By
Oliver Milman
With eBooks revolutionising the publishing business, self-publisher and consultant Sean Roach gives us the inside word on how you can cash in. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Tuesday, 06 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
Start-ups can carve a slice of Australia’s $16 billion retail industry, a new report suggests, by focusing their efforts on online discounts and deals, mobile apps and group buying.
Monday, 05 March 2012
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By
Michelle Hammond
US group buying giant LivingSocial has acquired Australian start-up Jump On It, one year after taking a 31% stake in the company, in a deal believed to be worth around $40 million.
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