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Sydney ranked 11th globally for its ability to foster women entrepreneurship
Sydney has been ranked 11th in a list of the top 50 cities globally for female entrepreneurs, with Melbourne also making the list, in 17th place.
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New Zealand commercial property management startup Re-Leased raises $2.11 million
New Zealand startup Re-Leased has raised NZ$2.3 million ($2.11 million) in funding to further its growth in the UK and other international markets.
Advice
Stratejos helps teams manage daily admin and coordination of projects
Stratejos aims to help team members and project managers with their daily admin and coordination so they can focus on the bigger picture.
Advice
Your product is awesome, why are you selling it so cheap?
While a huge amount of effort is poured into product and sales and marketing, there is much less focus on pricing despite the magnitude of difference it can make.
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Square and BOQ partner to deliver point of sale options for small business customers
Square and Bank of Queensland (BOQ) have joined forces to deliver small business more flexible payment options.
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University of Technology Sydney launches UTS Startups program
The University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has launched the UTS Startups program to encourage more students into startups.
Advice
Pioneera helps address employee stress and burnout with a chatbot
Calling stress “the smoking of our generation”, entrepreneur Danielle Owen Whitford has founded Pioneera to assist in the early identification and reduction of workplace stress.
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Record $849 million in venture capital invested in Australian startups in last financial year
Almost $850 million (US$630 million) of venture capital was invested in Australian startups in the 2017-18 financial year, a new record for the local ecosystem.
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How brands can cultivate loyalty in a click and switch economy
While investments in product quality or market reach can bring about immediate improvements, customer loyalty remains key to the long-lasting success and growth for a majority of businesses
Advice
Tips for expanding your Australian startup into the UK
The UK is a natural contender for an Australian business looking to go global, but there are a couple of key things to think about before making the move.
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Mirvac opens coworking hub The Third Space in Broadway shopping centre
Property developer Mirvac has opened The Third Space, a coworking hub in its Broadway shopping centre in Sydney.
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Air New Zealand strikes innovation partnership with JetBlue Technology Ventures
The ‘International Innovation Partnership’, will see Air New Zealand work with JetBlue Technology Ventures to identify, help develop, and implement emerging tech in the travel sector.
Advice
Personal finance app Frollo helps people reach money goals by connecting to a community
Beyond helping users see where their money is going, Frollo also looks to help users achieve their savings or other money goals and learn better money habits.
Advice
Sportstech startup Jetson Industries is solving the connected smart ball dilemma
Smart ball maker Jetson Industries puts minute sensors into the core of a cricket ball or golf ball which captures data on speed, direction and spin
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AirTree Ventures backs New Zealand HR startup Joyous
AirTree Ventures has announced its investment in New Zealand human resources startup Joyous, whose platform looks to make it easier for employees to manage regular HR processes and interactions.
