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1:13PM | Monday, 9 January 2012 | Pop-up parks, art shows and bars are the way to give Melburnians breathing space, an expert says, highlighting a huge array of business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
1:34AM | Monday, 9 January 2012 | Having your start-up bought by a US firm should be a happy payday, but the reality can be quite different, as Marc Englaro found out.
1:07AM | Monday, 9 January 2012 | Australian retailers are facing a “turning point” which many won’t survive, according to retail kingpin Gerry Harvey.
1:00AM | Monday, 9 January 2012 | Startup Weekend is shutting down its spin-off program the Startup Foundation, which aims to create a more permanent presence in cities, but insists the move won’t compromise its model of quick-fire start-up events.
1:26PM | Friday, 6 January 2012 | The Australian Food and Grocery Council has renewed its call for the Federal Government to appoint a Supermarket Ombusdman, following the closure of a Heinz factory in Victoria.
1:36PM | Friday, 6 January 2012 | Only 36% of Australian consumers buy products on sale, according to a new report, while 83% identify quality as the most important factor, suggesting retailers cannot rely on discounting to remedy sluggish sales.
1:06PM | Friday, 6 January 2012 | People can now buy items related to the TV shows they are watching on eBay’s new iPad app.
1:25AM | Friday, 6 January 2012 | What technology is set to inspire and aid start-ups in 2012? Today, we predict the 10 trends of the upcoming year.
1:09AM | Friday, 6 January 2012 | Iconic photography brand Kodak is attempting to secure a $1 billion loan in order to keep it afloat.
8:58PM | Tuesday, 23 August 2011 | Start-ups need to strike the right balance between short- and longer-term growth activities. Learning to keep an eye on both is crucial if your business is to expand. BY MICHAEL FOX.