Growth strategy
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Australia’s top 10 female start-up entrepreneurs
When it comes to women in business, Australia is lagging behind the rest of the world. Still. Read More -
Should I stick to generalities in interviews or do I need to quiz them on specifics of the roles?
I’m about to hire my first accountant and sales person. However, I don’t know much about the skills needed in either role, other than I need them. Sho... Read More -
Nokia to stump up just $10k for start-up competition winner
Mobile phone giant Nokia has selected five aspiring start-ups to become finalists for its In Hindsight competition – but is offering just $10,000 as a... Read More -
Domain name start-up Winged Media gets $3 million Carnegie Innovation Fund backing
Winged Media, a domain name trading start-up, has pulled off a $3 million investment deal with the Carnegie Innovation Fund, for a minority stake in t... Read More -
Use “Australianism” to crack US market, exporter says
Adelaide-based export business Aussie Inc. says start-ups that do business in the United States can use their “Australianism” to gain a competitive ed... Read More -
Benchmark your way to success
Call it curiosity or just plain competiveness, most business owners want to know how their business compares to others in the industry, but don’t know... Read More -
Playing catch-up in the start-up funding race
Over the past year, the Australian start-up sector has been sprinkled by some much-needed funding stardust. Read More -
Bubble Gum Interactive
Bubble Gum Interactive is an independent virtual worlds and games studio, founded by Phil Mason and based in Sydney. Read More -
What advice do you have for tackling new competitors in your industry?
I have a business which is about two-years-old. We are finding that almost once a month a new competitor comes into the market place. Read More -
Working out your best assets
Starting up may mean launching your own venture. But it can also involve buying another business. However, be aware that the latter option isn’t hassl... Read More