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2013 iAward winners to showcase in Hong Kong
1:13PM | Thursday, 17 January 2013 | Michelle HammondWinners of the 2013 iAwards, now open for entries, will have the opportunity to compete with businesses from across the Asia-Pacific at the 2013 Asia Pacific ICT Awards in Hong Kong.
Business planning | Growth | Technology | Websites4Cabling founder Nicole Kersh launches second start-up
1:42PM | Wednesday, 16 January 2013 | Michelle HammondYoung Australian entrepreneur Nicole Kersh has launched a new website called CableManagement.com.au,following the success of her first start-up 4Cabling.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | Websites | IT | How I did itG’Day USA celebrates 10 years with event smorgasbord
1:26PM | Friday, 11 January 2013 | Michelle HammondG’Day USA has returned with a vengeance in 2013, with more than 25 events set to showcase Australian business capabilities, marking the 10th anniversary of the promotion vehicle of all things Australian.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology‘Busy’ small businesses continue to overlook social media: Report
1:09PM | Thursday, 10 January 2013 | Michelle HammondSmall businesses are either unsure or too busy to fully capitalise on the potential of social media, an industry analyst says, after it was revealed only 27% of SMEs are utilising social media.
| Marketing | Sales and marketing | Technology | Social mediaGeoNext Startup Showcase to reward location-based innovations
1:50PM | Monday, 7 January 2013 | Michelle HammondStart-ups looking to make their mark with location-based technology are being urged to submit their pitch for the GeoNext Startup Showcase, with prizes including a two-hour strategy session on capital raising.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | TechnologyFacebook’s Publishing Garage promises to rev up brands’ marketing
12:35PM | Friday, 21 December 2012 | Michelle HammondA new Facebook feature dubbed Publishing Garage will see the social media giant work with businesses to improve how they use the social media platform to market themselves.
| Marketing | Sales and marketing | Technology | Social media | WebsitesThe Project Factory offers Christmas promo tips after launching Santa Panic!
12:37PM | Thursday, 20 December 2012 | Michelle HammondA Sydney-based digital production company has highlighted the importance of creating a narrative for time-sensitive games, after launching Christmas-inspired iPhone game Santa Panic!
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | Social media | ITInstagram clarifies policy changes following user backlash
12:22PM | Wednesday, 19 December 2012 | Michelle HammondFacebook-owned start-up Instagram has been forced to clarify changes to its privacy policy and terms of service, after users were led to believe their private photos would be sold to advertisers.
| Legal matters | Technology | Social media | Websites | LeadershipMeggle app lets nightclubbing students live it up on the cheap
12:50PM | Monday, 17 December 2012 | Michelle HammondTwo university students have highlighted the importance of cross-promotion on social media, after creating an app that allows students to gain access to nightclubs and bars at a cheaper rate.
| Business planning | Growth | Technology | Social media | Websites | Business advice and educationKogan becomes a telco, targets dissatisfied customers with prepaid SIMs
12:36PM | Thursday, 13 December 2012 | Patrick StaffordInternet entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan is moving into telecommunications, with his company now selling pre-paid 3G cards for use with smartphones and tablets.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | Social media | Websites | ITL’Oreal Fashion Festival signs WantItNow as logistics partner
12:01PM | Wednesday, 12 December 2012 | Michelle HammondSydney-based start-up WantItNow is hoping to raise the profile of its express-delivery online shopping portal after announcing a partnership with the L’Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | WebsitesRevealed: The best and worst brands of 2012
12:56PM | Wednesday, 12 December 2012 | Michelle HammondStart-ups can learn from the best and worst brands as rated by consumer website Product Review, which has highlighted the importance of product quality in addition to customer service.
| Planning | Business planning | Technology | WebsitesOpportunities abound in Australia’s ageing population: Report
12:32PM | Tuesday, 11 December 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralia’s ageing population provides opportunities to develop a range of social, workforce, and industry research and technological innovations, according to a new government report.
| Business planning | Growth | TechnologyMelbourne mumpreneur launches car auction website
12:05PM | Tuesday, 11 December 2012 | Michelle HammondA Melbourne mother of four has launched a website called DutchAuctionAuto.com.au, where car dealers compete for sales by offering prospective buyers their lowest possible price.
| Business planning | Growth | Technology | Websites | How I did itShop2 the first Aussie start-up selected for US incubator AngelPad
12:54PM | Monday, 10 December 2012 | Michelle HammondPersonal shopping magazine Shop2 has spoken of its experience as the first Australian start-up to participate in US incubator AngelPad.
| Business planning | Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | WebsitesHackagong winners set to Kickstart Kristmas
12:05PM | Monday, 10 December 2012 | Michelle HammondA new website called KickstartKristmas.com, conceived and created over a two-day hackathon, allows users to create online gift pages to share with loved ones.
| Business planning | Growth | Technology | WebsitesAANA prescribes regular social media monitoring
11:59PM | Wednesday, 28 November 2012 | Cara WatersThe Australian Association of National Advertisers resisted pressure to change its definition of advertising in its latest guidance.
| Marketing | Sales and marketing | Technology | Social media | Websites | ITHow we partnered with a German start-up: App developer Spreadsheetopia
11:05PM | Tuesday, 27 November 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian app developer Spreadsheetopia has partnered with German start-up KeyRocket after being discovered on video-sharing platform Vimeo.
| Growth | Growth Strategy | Technology | Websites | ITTwitter tipped to launch Australian office
11:20PM | Monday, 26 November 2012 | Cara WatersTwitter is expected to launch an office in Australia as senior Twitter executives fly into Australia this week to meet major sporting bodies, media organisations and key users of the social media network.
| TechnologyStartup Weekend success is all in the PIVOT
11:00AM | Monday, 26 November 2012 | Michelle HammondA team called PIVOT has taken out the title at Startup Weekend Brisbane, which will see one team member travel to the United States as part of the Advance Innovation Program.
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