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Silicon Valley isn't a magical kingdom
3:58PM | Thursday, 29 March 2012 | Niki ScevakFrom Australia, Silicon Valley can look like the magical kingdom of start-ups. The reality, however, is far more mundane. BY NIKI SCEVAK.
10 ways that scammers will try to sink your business
3:11PM | Thursday, 22 March 2012 | Oliver MilmanReports 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.
Aussie team develops social media technology on Startup Bus
3:53PM | Friday, 9 March 2012 | Michelle HammondThree Australian tech entrepreneurs have developed a new platform to help social network users preserve their digital lives, all whilst travelling on the Startup Bus from Las Vegas to Texas.
$11 million fund launched for Victorian ICT start-ups
3:31PM | Thursday, 8 March 2012 | Michelle HammondVictoria-based ICT start-ups are being encouraged to apply for the Victorian Government’s $11 million Digital Futures Fund.
Apple announces new 4G iPad, set to launch in Australia on March 16
3:48AM | Thursday, 8 March 2012 | Oliver MilmanApple CEO Tim Cook this morning unveiled the new 4G iPad, which features a high resolution retina display and is set to launch in Australian on March 16.
US company Cadence launches incubator for Aussie circuit makers
3:30PM | Wednesday, 7 March 2012 | Michelle HammondCalifornia-based company Cadence Design Systems has partnered with National ICT Australia to launch a business incubation program for Australian integrated circuit start-ups.
What are some affordable strategies to achieve online growth?
2:51AM | Wednesday, 29 February 2012 | Dean RamlerThe challenge is to select the strategies most suitable to your particular market and business model, while ensuring you provide the best service to your customers.
Three Lessons from web start-up legend Tony Hsieh
2:57PM | Friday, 24 February 2012 | Adam FranklinTony Hsieh sold his first start-up to Microsoft for $265 million, and recently sold his second for $1.2 billion. If you're about to launch a business, the secrets to his success are essential reading. BY ADAM FRANKLIN.
Learning the language of Google
2:54AM | Friday, 24 February 2012 | Michelle HammondAfter Sabrina Kushnir launched online jewellery store Kush Diamonds, she learned about a strange new language called Google SEO. Now she's a fluent speaker, the customers are flocking to her site. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Former Google employees unveil a new start-up named Fluent
2:09PM | Wednesday, 22 February 2012 | Michelle HammondThree former Google employees have unveiled a new start-up named Fluent, which aims to change the way people use email, after becoming frustrated with Google’s US-centric mindset.
Google to launch facility for new ventures
2:14PM | Monday, 13 February 2012 | Oliver MilmanGoogle is to launch a $120 million overhaul of its headquarters with the addition of an ‘experience centre’ that will be used to create new projects and work with start-ups in secret.
IT service start-ups set to struggle: Ovum
2:45PM | Friday, 10 February 2012 | Michelle HammondStart-ups in the IT industry have been put on notice after a new report revealed Australia’s IT services sector has been shrinking since 2011.
How to set up a productive working environment
2:49PM | Friday, 3 February 2012 | Brad LindenbergHaving the right working environment early on sets the stage for faster learning and growth in the long-term. BY BRAD LINDENBERG.
Atlassian sends software graduates to Hack House
2:03PM | Wednesday, 1 February 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian software giant Atlassian have taken the hackathon concept one step further, sending 10 software gradates to its Hack House for a week of training, coding and team-building activities.
Taxi Pro drives into taxi app traffic jam
1:21PM | Monday, 30 January 2012 | Michelle HammondA nineteen-year-old entrepreneur based in Sydney is the latest developer to launch an online service for taxi users, identifying taxi payment system Cabcharge as its main competitor.
Twitter to shut down Summify following acquisition
1:20PM | Friday, 20 January 2012 | Michelle HammondTwitter has acquired social aggregation service Summify for an undisclosed sum, two years after its Romanian-born founders relocated to Vancouver.
Small firms lacking IT disaster plans: Report
1:32PM | Wednesday, 18 January 2012 | Michelle HammondMore than a third of Australian small businesses do not have a disaster recovery system to ensure IT systems are quickly reestablished, a new report reveals, compared to 16% of larger firms.
Empty your deleted items folder to save space
1:41PM | Tuesday, 17 January 2012 | Patrick StaffordIf you’re using any sort of email client, then you’ve probably stored up hundreds or even thousands of deleted messages that you thought were gone forever. In order to save space, you should simply delete them.
Android launches design portal for app developers
1:51PM | Friday, 13 January 2012 | Michelle HammondGoogle’s Android platform has launched a portal titled Android Design, a guide that outlines best user interface practices for app developers.
Resume videos at stopping points on iOS
1:49PM | Wednesday, 11 January 2012 | Patrick StaffordIf you’ve ever watched a video on an iOS device, then you’ve probably had to stop watching and then do something else, leaving your video half unwatched. But there’s a way to resume videos from where you left off.
