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LaunchVic awards $1.37 million in funding to support Indigenous-led ventures

Gina Baldassarre - September 17, 2018 2 MIN READ

The Victorian Government’s startup body, LaunchVic has announced $1.37 million in funding for four organisations focused on supporting entrepreneurial activity among Indigenous Victorians. The four organisations receiving funding are Barayamal, Global Sisters, Ngarrimili, and Ngamai Moorroop Wili. Barayamal will use its funding to deliver a pre-accelerator and accelerator program for Aboriginal startups. The organisation stated… Read more »

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Cash no longer king: 80 percent of consumers prefer to pay by card

Gina Baldassarre - September 17, 2018 2 MIN READ

The average Australian carries less than $60 in their wallet, with 80 percent of consumers preferring to pay by card, a new report from Square has found.

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Government and business must overcome short-term thinking if Australia is to prosper: Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia

Gina Baldassarre - September 14, 2018 4 MIN READ

Having invested $900 million into venture capital so far, Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia believes the fund is helping to build a prosperous future for Australia.

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Australia ranks 10th in Cisco’s Global Digital Readiness Index

Cec Busby - September 14, 2018 3 MIN READ

The Index examines Australia’s position in a global setting and will hopefully provide insights to policy makers and state and federal government to maximise the benefits of a digitally inclusive Australia.

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Equity crowdfunding opportunities opened up to proprietary companies

Gina Baldassarre - September 13, 2018 2 MIN READ

Proprietary companies will now be able to bring on investment via equity crowdfunding, with Parliament this week passing the long-awaited amendments to its crowdfunding legislation.

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Briometrix aims to enhance mobility, health, and fitness for wheelchair users

Clint Vojdinoski - September 13, 2018 4 MIN READ

Sydney-based Briometrix is developing technologies that addresses a total population of one per cent of people who use a wheelchair.

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Melbourne startup Brauz is helping bricks and mortar retailers boost their online experience

Gina Baldassarre - September 12, 2018 4 MIN READ

Looking to help bricks and mortar retailers provide customers with a seamless ominchannel experience is Melbourne startup Brauz, founded by Lee Hardham and Rajesh Yeluri.

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Government to begin work on 10-year plan to increase participation of girls and women in STEM

Gina Baldassarre - September 12, 2018 2 MIN READ

The Australian government is set to start work on its 10-year plan to increase the number of girls and women in STEM it announced in the May Budget.

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Be the change you want to see in your business: how Xero approaches diversity and inclusion

Gina Baldassarre - September 11, 2018 3 MIN READ

Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance, and for Xero’s Bindy Edelman inclusion means an environment where people feel respected, understood, and celebrated for their differences.

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How to bounce back after a startup failure

Alan Manly - September 11, 2018 4 MIN READ

When things start to go wrong in a startup it’s natural for the entrepreneur to wish the issues away by actively denying them.

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Brisbane startup Commsync has created a system to help connect persons at risk to safety

Gina Baldassarre - September 7, 2018 4 MIN READ

Australian startup Commsync has created a system for devices that can, when called upon by someone at risk, put into action a pre-programmed safety plan.

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Australian Computer Society acquires River City Labs with promise to invest $7.5 million over three years

Gina Baldassarre - September 7, 2018 2 MIN READ

Four months on from Steve Baxter announcing his intentions to sell Brisbane coworking community River City Labs, the Australian Computer Society (ACS) has won the bid, becoming owner and operator of River City Labs Group with the promise to invest $7.5 million in growing its operations over the next three years. In acquiring the hub,… Read more »

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Tank Stream Labs runs second annual Female Entrepreneur Week

Gina Baldassarre - September 6, 2018 2 MIN READ

The second Female Entrepreneur Week at Tank Stream Labs saw 70 speakers across 25 events, with almost 1,600 people attending.

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How to engage your startup’s remote workforce

Mick Spencer - September 6, 2018 2 MIN READ

By allowing each of our employees the freedom to complete work in their chosen location we have seen productivity increase and staff satisfaction soar.

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The 5 essential tools of the 21st century road warrior

Sponsored - September 6, 2018 3 MIN READ

With today’s telecommuting technologies packing more smarts and speed than ever, it’s a good time to be a mobile SMB professional.