Polly McGee
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Five changes that would boost female-led start-ups
5:42AM | Monday, 6 MayWhile research shows Australian women are among the most entrepreneurial in the world, they continue to be underrepresented in major sectors such as finance and information technology.
Five ways to stay ahead of the copycats
8:50AM | Thursday, 23 AugustIt emerged this week that start-up retailer Lonely Kids Club deployed a novel method of combating what it perceived as a rival plagiarising its designs.
Hobart’s first start-up space holds the keys to entrepreneurial success
8:32AM | Wednesday, 15 AugustThe co-working trend continues to gather pace, with a new space set to launch in Hobart, much to the delight of Tasmanian start-ups, while a Melbourne suburb has been pegged as a potential location for a new collaborative hub.
Should I drop my prices to be more competitive with the big guys?
7:05PM | Tuesday, 17 JulyThis week’s Secret Soloist answer comes from Polly McGee, co-founder of Startup Tasmania. A friend of mine tells a great anecdote about a hairdresser he knows who opened a salon in a suburban shopping centre.
Top 10 challenges faced by sole traders
6:43PM | Wednesday, 27 JuneTaking the plunge and becoming your own boss is risky at the best of times, but the danger for sole traders is higher than for other types of business.
Mumpreneur Melanie Seears wins award for cardboard box creation
5:40PM | Sunday, 20 MayMumpreneurs can still make their mark in an increasingly crowded market, experts say, after a South Australian mum won an award for a cardboard box creation dubbed Imaginabox.
Mumpreneur Melanie Seears wins award for cardboard box creation
5:54AM | Friday, 18 MayMumpreneurs can still make their mark in an increasingly crowded market, experts say, after a South Australian mum won an award for a cardboard box creation, dubbed Imaginabox.
Thursday 12 April, 2012
4:18PM | Wednesday, 11 AprilToday on StartupSmart, business planning advisor Greg Hayes highlights the importance of knowing exactly when to exit your business.
Make Haste Slowly
3:16AM | Tuesday, 13 MarchThe first blog post I wrote for StartupSmart was on the topic of time. They say time is cyclical, so not surprisingly here I am again; same place, different time.
Five ways mumpreneurs can juggle business with family life
5:11AM | Wednesday, 2 MayAlthough some areas of Australia’s economy look worryingly sluggish, there is an area that is clearly booming, and it has nothing to do with mining.
Tasmanian businesses get $8 million government funding boost
3:03AM | Monday, 11 MarchTasmanian businesses have an opportunity to innovate and diversify, an expert says, after the Federal Government closed an $8 million funding round for businesses in the state.
Wednesday 15 June
6:05PM | Tuesday, 14 JuneToday on StartupSmart, leading business advisor Marc Peskett outlines the four categories that start-ups fall into, depending on their goals and the reasons why they went into business.
