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Do you run a business or just support a hobby?
In his famous address of Stanford University graduates in 2005, Apple founder Steve Jobs said: “You've got to find what you love… and the only wa... Read More -
Read beyond business books this summer to revive your grey matter
With Christmas virtually upon us, I know that a lot of motivated businesspeople will be using the break to put in some serious reading time. It is a g... Read More -
Is your university on the money?
It’s well known that some universities have a heavier focus on entrepreneurship than others. But when it comes to funding prospects for student start-... Read More -
Startup Weekend to launch 10,000 start-ups via new partnership
Startup Weekend has teamed up with TechStars and Startup America to launch a new program dubbed Startup Weekend Next, which will aim to create 10,000 ... Read More -
Sydney Uni’s student union launches start-up program Incubate
The University of Sydney Union has launched a development program in the hope of identifying high-potential start-ups on campus, securing entrepreneur... Read More -
Queensland Uni to join online course stampede
The University of Queensland has announced it will offer massive open online courses (MOOCs) in the next two years, following in the footsteps of the ... Read More -
Five great online courses for start-ups
Getting the skills and knowledge needed to run a business no longer requires that you take time away from your entrepreneurial activities to study at ... Read More -
Melbourne Uni partners with Coursera to offer free online courses
The University of Melbourne will offer seven free online courses after partnering with US company Coursera, with three of the courses covering topics ... Read More -
How Abby Larson built her Style Me Pretty empire from a $9.99 blog
All it took was an offhand comment made by a dismissive university lecturer to inspire Abby Larson to launch Style Me Pretty, which began as a blog fo... Read More -
VMware shells out eye-watering $1.26 billion for cloud start-up Nicira
Software giant VMware has acquired Californian cloud start-up Nicira for a staggering $1.26 billion, in a deal that is expected to have major ramifica... Read More -
Why your best hire may not be from your industry
It’s an interesting question, “Why would someone with no background in your industry be a great asset for your start-up?” Read More -
10 secrets to Instagram’s success
It’s fair to say Instagram has dominated news headlines this week, after being acquired by Facebook for an astounding $US1 billion. Read More -
Founder Soup to allow entrepreneurs to pitch for co-founders
Stanford University and VC firm Andreessen Horowitz have launched a start-up generator titled Founder Soup, whereby entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in... Read More -
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang resigns
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang has resigned from the board of directors and all other positions within the company, as it attempts to revive its revenue ... Read More -
New camera allows user to snap first and focus later
Capturing the perfect picture has moved a step closer with technology that allows a photographer to focus after taking a picture. Read More -
Let’s be friends
It is a problem they don’t teach at business school. Creating, developing and maintaining friendships in the work place is a skill that can take peopl... Read More
