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Why it’s important for startups to diversify their business model
Two of Australia’s hottest startups, Unlockd and Prospa, built a business model reliant on a single, external force which ultimately left them vulnerable.
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University of Sydney receives $1.5 million to run online courses on digital transformation
The University of Sydney has received $1.5 million in funding from the NSW Government’s Boosting Business Innovation Program to run two online courses to help businesses with digital transformation.
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The startups keeping your data safe
Once upon a time, keeping data secure meant locked cabinets, code words, and paper shredders; the number of ways which you could access something was limited by how many physical copies there were and this made it easier to control. The birth of the internet opened up a wealth of opportunity for knowledge sharing and… Read more »
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Bega Valley receives funding from Incubator Support Program to develop innovation hub
The Bega Valley Shire is the latest regional centre to get an innovation hub, receiving funding from the Federal Government’s Incubator Support Program.
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Lessons learned from closing down our 5 year old startup
Although it was in some ways a long time coming, it was still incredibly difficult to let go of something that we had put so much into for 5 years and say goodbye forever.
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Why investing in a clear marketing strategy is crucial for early stage startups
Taking the time to invest in your marketing strategy and initiatives from the beginning will not only give you a strong brand identity, but increased likelihood of success.
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IoT startup Ion Systems wants to manage the safety of teams in emergency services or military environments
Ion Systems is developing a system to improve the situational awareness of teams in hostile environments, such as emergency services or Defence.
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Five tips for doing business in New Zealand
While our flags look pretty much identical, and our accents sound equally bizarre to the rest of the world, New Zealand business culture differs from Australia in some pretty important ways.
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Why Australia needs a startup salary guide
Together with StartupAUS, Think & Grow are putting together a Founder’s Salary Guide which outlines suggested salary levels based on various factors, including their revenues/funding level, job function and level of seniority.
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Chinese rideshare giant Didi Chuxing to launch Didi Express service in Melbourne
The Australian rideshare market continues to heat up, with Chinese player Didi Chuxing today announcing it’s set to launch in Melbourne later this month.
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Brighte CEO Katherine McConnell named fintech leader of the year at Finnie Awards
Brighte founder and CEO Katherine McConnell has been named Australia’s fintech leader of the year and Afterpay the fintech organisation of the year at the second annual Finnie Awards.
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Fintech startup Study Loans secures $50 million debt facility
Fintech startup Study Loans, which looks to help students finance their tertiary education, has secured a $50 million finance facility from an ‘ASX200 finance company’ and launched a $5 million capital raise.
Advice
How to prepare your startup for growth
The startup can be filled with moments of fear and excitement, but knowing how to be strategic and plan for the ups and downs of the ride are crucial.
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Adtech startup Unlockd placed into voluntary administration as it deals with fallout from Google battle
High-flying adtech startup Unlockd has been placed into voluntary administration as it looks to deal with the fall out of what it has deemed “anti-competitive conduct” from Google.
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Startup Muster appoints Julian Tol as new CEO
Tol is taking over in the role from Startup Muster cofounder Monica Wulff, who announced she was stepping down in February but would remain on the company’s board.
