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UK platform Perkbox launches in Australia to help companies recognise and reward employees
Through its various offerings, Perkbox wants to “create a better society by helping employees succeed, in life and at work”.
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Emotional Intelligence: how social and self awareness make great leaders
A common presumption made by people starting a business, or even veteran businesspersons, is that a high IQ goes hand-in-hand with successful leadership: that is, the smartest people make it to the top. But research and general observations show that IQ has little to do with the success of business leaders. Rather it is emotional… Read more »
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WeWork expands Australian footprint with Brisbane opening
WeWork has continued its Australian expansion, today officially opening its first Brisbane location, with the likes of Deliveroo and Zomato already moved in.
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Melbourne app Giftwell is an electronic wishing well hoping to make gift-giving easier
The app was founded by Marta Barbayannis, who described GiftWell as “an electronic wishing well” making it easier to “give gifts for life’s special moments”.
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Xinja Bank breaks own equity crowdfunding record with $2.59 million raise
Neobank Xinja Bank has broken its own equity crowdfunding record, raising just under $2.59 million from over 1,500 investors in its second campaign.
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muru-D accelerator unveils sixth Sydney program cohort
Telstra-backed accelerator muru-D has unveiled the 10 startups taking part in SYD6, the sixth run of its Sydney program.
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Salesforce Ventures launches US$50 million Trailblazer Fund for Australian startups
CRM software company Salesforce has launched a US$50 million ($70.5 million) Australia Trailblazer Fund to invest in local startups.
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Sydney startup Grabox wants to help rideshare drivers earn more with “in-car convenience stores”
Grabox has dubbed itself an “in-car convenience store”: it distributes to drivers boxes full of snacks that passengers can buy during their ride.
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How insurtech startups are transforming insurance through collaboration
The insurtech conversation in Australia has moved on from “if” to “how”. Leading insurance firms of the future will be those who successfully partner with insurtechs to realise their digital transformation strategy. After all, 67 percent of insurtechs exist solely to aid digital transformation. As we know, there are high barriers to entry to the… Read more »
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Sydney startup Accurassi wants to help consumers easily find better deals on services
Accurassi is the brainchild of Ross Sharman, who founded it with the goal of taking the hassle out of comparing essential service providers. As he puts it, the current experience of comparing different providers for everything from energy to insurance – and much more in between – can be difficult and confusing for customers. “Accurassi… Read more »
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Irate customers and emotional colleagues: how to defuse workplace explosions
Challenging behaviours in the workplace come in many forms. If not managed correctly, they can become a workplace hazard and impact on productivity.
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How to go global from day one as an Aussie startup
Thinking about international expansion can seem overwhelming and premature, but it could be crucial to the overall success of your startup.
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Atlassian to take up spot as anchor tenant at government’s Central-Eveleigh tech precinct
Four years after missing out on a chance to redevelop the Australian Technology Park site, Atlassian will finally get to set up shop at Eveleigh.
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South Australia’s Myriota adds former NASA astronaut Pamela Melroy to its board
South Australian nanosatellite company Myriota has added former NASA astronaut Pamela Melroy to its board as a non-executive director.
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New Zealand-founded 90 Seconds raises $28 million Series B round
New Zealand-founded, Singapore-based video production startup 90 Seconds has raised US$20 million ($28 million) in Series B funding.
