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10 lessons to help founders protect their mental health
Founders have traditionally tended to block out conversations about wellbeing and hide their struggles as they focus desperately on building their business.
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How to know when the time is right to start a business
Mention launching a business, and some might suggest your ideas belong in the pages of said fairy tale – not in the real world.
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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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How to validate your idea before you build – and avoid a world of hurt
Idea validation is a cyclical process. It’s never really done. It’s a lot like jumping rope with a group. You just need to jump in at some point and start trying.
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How to hire fast – without damaging your startup’s culture
Having grown their team by 230% in the last year, Vamp’s Aaron Brooks reflects on hard lessons learned from a year of recruitment.
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Knowing your Hola from your Olá: insights into doing business in South America
South America is the “new world” when it comes to opportunities for Australian businesses looking to expand internationally.
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5 ways to improve your SEO using social media
If done correctly, social media can drive organic traffic, generate high engagement rates, and improve SEO rankings. It can also increase your brand’s visibility and awareness.
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“Creating a company out of thin air is exhausting”: Vamp cofounder Aaron Brooks on his startup journey
Vamp now has 70 staff in 6 offices around the world, and was earlier this month named the 4th fastest growing tech company in Australia by Deloitte.
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Small teams, big results: why operational rigidity could be killing your growth
Adopting a small teams structure will help businesses achieve the agility needed to compete in today’s competitive landscape.
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5 ways to enhance audience engagement at your next event
Audience engagement is one of the key factors in the success of your event. Keep your attendees interested and engaged and you have a good chance of achieving your goals.
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How to build a strong startup culture in the midst of transformation and disruption
Ansarada has created a culture which works for us, but when culture doesn’t work, it can cause a company to crumble before it’s even off the ground. To put it bluntly, culture is fundamental to survival.
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Founders, get your own personal board
Why not surround yourself with a group of people who are equally dedicated to supporting your own personal development and mental wellbeing? Then who would you have on your personal board?
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10 lessons for high-performing startups
US-based startup mentor, entrepreneur and investor Oji Udezue builds products that enhance the way we live and work. He shared the 10 must-haves for high-performing startups.
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What I learned starting an ecommerce company from scratch
Companion Couch cofounder Joe Greathead shares his insights and lessons learned from coming up with and running an ecommerce company.
