Venture capital
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Top 10 ways to drive a better deal from your bank
The ‘big four’ banks are powerful, but small business owners are not entirely at their mercy. Read More -
Getting over business rejection
SuperRatings is a successful start-up based on a bold idea. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing, according to founder and managing director Jeff Bresn... Read More -
Manufacturing slump shouldn’t startle small firms
The manufacturing sector was subdued in October, but the head of Australian Industry Group says start-ups shouldn’t be alarmed. Read More -
Start-ups warned to act now to avoid post-Christmas cashflow crunch
Start-ups are being urged to start preparing for the Christmas shutdown period now to avoid traditional post-Christmas cashflow shortages that typical... Read More -
Are the banks backing start-ups?
There are four things start-up entrepreneurs need to get money out of the banks in the post-GFC climate: a proven idea, a business plan and a track re... Read More -
Find some angel investors
Ever dreamt of the day when a wealthy entrepreneur will walk into your office with a big fat cheque and a great desire to put your expansion plans int... Read More -
Franchises facing recruitment challenge
Australia’s franchises are in good shape, although recruiting franchisees remains a major issue, according to new research. Read More -
Bad small firm debt has peaked, claims BoQ
Bad debts from small- to medium-sized businesses have peaked, according to the Bank of Queensland. Read More -
Online clothing mix and match idea wins StartupCamp
A start-up that allows people to digitally mix and match items in their wardrobe has been named the winner of the latest whirlwind StartupCamp in Sydn... Read More -
Fast Flowers founder sells to 1300 Flowers
Entrepreneur Jonathan Barouch has sold Fast Flowers Group, the business he started up as a 17-year-old in 1999, to online rival 1300 Flowers. Read More