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8 tips for a more effective online store during the festive season
To take advantage of all this Christmas shopping season has to offer, here are some tips to help ensure your online store can cope with the crowds and amplify sales.
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“Equity crowdfunding is a way of getting started”: New Zealand’s Snowball Effect on the growth of crowdfunding
Snowball Effect launched to make it easier for investors to directly invest into companies after observing how difficult it could be in New Zealand.
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Digital bank Xinja secures restricted authorised deposit-taking institution licence
Digital bank Xinja has today received a restricted banking licence from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
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Melbourne direct-to-consumer luggage startup July launches with an eye on China
July is the latest ecommerce venture for its cofounders: Athan Didaskalou founded coffee subscription business Three Thousand Thieves, while Richard Li cofounded online furniture retailer Brosa.
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Data61, IAG, and University of Sydney launch Gradient Institute to research ethics of AI
Data61 has partnered with IAG and the University of Sydney to launch the Gradient Institute, which has been tasked with researching the ethics of AI.
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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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Common mistakes startups make when pitching investors – and how to avoid them
If your pitch isn’t, well, pitch perfect, you run the risk of spooking potential investors and having to start again. You are asking someone to take a giant leap of faith and handover their cash to a perfect stranger with no guarantee of return.
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AWS EdStart wants to enable schools to leverage tech by backing edtech startups
Vincent Quah’s eyes were opened to the potential of technology as a learning tool while he was teaching molecular genetics.
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Ignition Advice partners with Bank of Ireland to launch digital advice platform
Australian fintech company Ignition Advice has partnered with Bank of Ireland to launch a digital advice platform for the bank’s customers.
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Government pledges millions for small business mental health support services
The government’s announcement of a $3.6 million package to support the mental health of small business owners has been welcomed by the business community.
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HubSpot launches US$30 million HubSpot Ventures fund to invest in SaaS startups
HubSpot is the latest company to move into the corporate venture capital space, building on its handful of investments with the launch of a dedicated US$30 million ($41.5 million) fund.
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Australian Space Agency to be based in Adelaide’s Lot Fourteen precinct
After almost six months in operation, the Australian Space Agency has secured a permanent home, with Adelaide winning the bid to host the organisation.
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Digital bank startup Douugh partners with Mastercard ahead of US launch
Douugh has landed a partnership with Mastercard that will allow it to roll out a ‘smart’ bank account linked to a Mastercard debit card in the US.
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Why it takes a village, not just a founder, to raise a startup
While it’s important that founders promote good mental health in the workplace, it’s equally important to explore mental health as a startup community so founders, too, can be properly supported.
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Aggregation and acceleration: the keys to customer success in the digital age
While things might have once felt simpler or better in days gone by, when the changes you face are being shaped by the wants and needs of your own customers, there is no chance of going back to the way things were.
