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5 reasons why upgrading your tech is good for business
Investing in tech can increase productivity, it can improve staff satisfaction, boost performance and ensure your SMB stays ahead of the competition.
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How to use the 4 Cs to attract new clients to your business
Generating clients is accomplished by understanding and utilising the four Cs of business – clarity, communication, connection and community.
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Sydney startup MYBOS wants to make life easier for building managers
MYBOS was founded by former building manager Sam Khalef after he grew tired of dealing with the problems of the mix of systems he was having to use.
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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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When hiring top talent is just as important as VC hunting
An employee with the right skills and perspective can skyrocket growth, whereas a toxic employee can cause long-term organisational damage.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
