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How to ease the pain points in your startup
By committing to streamlining administration, it can help to reduce stress from operational tasks and allow for a more efficient outcome.
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4 catastrophic errors entrepreneurs make with their business partners
We’ve compiled a list of some of the most common risks to be aware of that startup business owners make with their partners.
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Subscription startup Craft Beer Coopery wants to help stem feelings of social isolation
It’s estimated that 72 percent of men don’t seek help for mental disorders, with the stigma attached in society leading many to suffer in silence. Craft Beer Coopery aims to help.
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3 subject line formulas to get people clicking your emails
Here are 3 formulas to get your share of their attention – and avoid your email being slam dunked into the trash can at first sight.
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How pet care business Rufus & Coco leveraged the trend of pet humanisation
Having owned more than 40 pets over the years, Anneke van den Broek said she struggled to find high quality, natural products, and created Rufus & Coco to fill the gap.
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Two thirds of founders ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ stressed, report finds
With startup founders working an average of 64 hours a week and the majority drawing a smaller salary than in their previous role, 96 percent report feeling stressed.
Advice
Why you should leverage brand Australia to sell in China
According to a report released earlier this year by ecommerce giant Alibaba, Australia is the third largest importer into China on its Tmall platform, following just Japan and the United States. With Alibaba estimating that the cross border ecommerce market could be worth $125.5 billion in China by 2019, the opportunities for Australian companies are… Read more »
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Xero acquires Toronto data capture platform Hubdoc
Accounting software company Xero has acquired Canadian startup Hubdoc for an initial fee of US$60 million ($80.87 million) that consists of 35 percent cash and 65 percent in Xero stock.
Partner Content
How debt consolidation can help startup founders save
Startup founders and small business owners are a special breed, many taking on significant amounts of debt to bring their business to life: Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar famously began to build Atlassian off their personal credit cards, racking up $10,000 in debt. The reliance on debt, however, can continue long beyond the startup phase.… Read more »
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Labor to spend $3 million to establish National Centre of AI Excellence if elected
Labor will put $3 million towards the development of a National Centre of AI Excellence if elected, with Shadow Minister for the Digital Economy Ed Husic yesterday saying Australia “can’t stumble or scramble our way to success” on artificial intelligence.
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Adelaide home loan platform Tic:Toc raises $11.5 million Series B round
Adelaide-founded fintech startup Tic:Toc, which has developed a digital home loan platform, has raised $11.5 million in a Series B round led by Genworth Australia and La Trobe Financial.
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Victorian startup Energy Locals is bringing transparency around pricing to the energy sector
Adrian Merrick’s explanation of what Energy Locals does is rather to the point: “We sell cleaner energy for a fixed fee and without screwing customers.”
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Adelaide startup Fleet Space Technologies opens mission control centre
Adelaide startup Fleet Space Technologies has opened its mission control centre ahead of the planned launch of two of its nanosatellites later this year.
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Coders, startup-focused sales pros, and UX designers in short supply: StartupAUS report
A new report has found the shortage of coders, startup-focused sales professionals, and user experience designers in Australia is particularly critical.
Partner Content
How equipment financing can help your startup scale
The internet has been, for many, the great leveller: anyone with a laptop and an internet connection can, in theory, gain access to all the knowledge in the world and start a global business from the spare room. However, the reality of scaling a business is rather different. For most startups, bringing on new staff… Read more »
