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Talking Business podcast: RMIT economist Alberto Posso on reduced oil and coal trade

Economist Alberto Posso recently sat down with Talking Business’ Leon and Garry to chat about the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) release of trade figures and Australia’s new surplus.

Four profit strategies to increase cash flow and avoid bank loans, venture capitalists and...

Are you making sales but not the profit you hoped for? When "making sales" is your main business goal, it is easy to miss the...

NICTA spin-off Audinate secures $4 million funding

Digital media networking solutions company Audinate (a NICTA spin-out company since 2006) has secured an additional $4 million funding round, which was led by its existing investors Starfish Ventures and Innovation Capital.

Small business is big business

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. More than one million of them operate in Australia, accounting for a staggering 97 percent of all private sector businesses. They employ around 3.6 million people, representing 33 percent of our workforce and 49 percent of all private sector employment.

Leon Hayes, 2009 Anthill 30under30 winner

Leon Hayes began his web startup, Switchselect.com, in the energy market and developed Australia's first free comparison website, providing a one-stop-shop for the retail sector.

DMG acquires 20% of Hippo.com.au

The rise and rise of 24-year-old Melbourne-based entrepreneur James Masini continues unabated. The founder of youth-focussed jobs website Hippo.com.au informed Anthill yesterday afternoon that DMG,...

Deputy raises $111 million in largest Series B funding round in Australian history

Sydney-based workforce management software solution, Deputy, has closed a AUD $111 million ($81m USD) Series B funding round to accelerate growth, transform the future of hourly-paid work through new, innovative products and build Australia’s finest product and engineering team. The funding is Australia’s largest Series B secured to date.

Apartmentreviews.com.au sells for $8,700. Was this a fair price? [How much is your site...

On 29 January 2010, after a month of spirited bidding, 2009 Anthill Smart 100 honoree Apartmentreviews.com.au was sold for $8,700 on the website-auction site Flippa. In a message to Anthill, founder Shane Moore said, "There aren't so many Australian websites that sell for more than a few grand on Flippa." Moore is clearly happy with the sale price. But why $8,700? Was this a fair value?

People management platform Employment Hero has secured AUD$22 million in Series C funding

Cloud-powered people management platform Employment Hero yesterday announced it had secured AU$22 million in Series C funding, in a round led by...

What your business should learn from Iceland’s collapse

The great Michael Lewis is probably the best and most readable chronicler of the current financial crisis. In this fascinating piece, he investigates the collapse of Iceland, and finds that mass delusion and lack of dissenting voices, products of Iceland's provincial and isolated culture, were keys to this "perfect bubble" and ensuing disaster.

Do you really have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?

Are you thinking about ditching the corporate cubicle to go work for yourself? The promise of freedom sure is enticing. Imagine it - no more...

Gerry Harvey talks about his retirement… not! [PODCAST]

Gerry Harvey, chief of Harvey Norman, is now in his 70s. In this rare interview with Gary Barker and Leon Gettler, he talks about the stupidity of people retiring at 65. He also shares insights on the future of Harvey Norman.

Crowd funding – easy capital or legal nightmare?

Crowd funding has come a long way from its origins backing struggling rock bands. It has proven to be a highly successful vehicle to raise funds for disaster relief, philanthropic activities, supporting bloggers and website operators, political campaigns,software development, and scientific research. The next frontier is capital for start up companies.

Bucking the trend: Australia’s IPO market is set to grow in 2016 despite a...

In spite of a shaky start to 2016 for Australian and global markets, local IPOs are generally bucking the trend according to Deloitte’s 2016 IPO Report

Between Asia and Australia, which fintech market should you invest in today?

Right now, trade between Asia and Australia is reaching into new markets with exporters in Australia spotting and grabbing new opportunities every...

Melbourne-based AEV Robotics has raised $2.5 million to drive the future of autonomous transport

Investible, one of Australia’s most active VCs at seed stage, has participated in a $2.5 million funding round for AEV Robotics, a Melbourne-based technology company that is poised to dramatically improve the affordability and scalability of low-speed autonomous vehicles and autonomous fleet services.

Silex Systems buys collapsed Solar Systems’ assets, raising solar energy hopes (and many questions)

Plans by Silex Systems Limited to buy the assets of Solar Systems, the Melbourne-based solar energy company that was placed into administration last September, injects life into a cherished plan, but uncertainty persists. Government support is in the offing and, worse for engineers, the technology remains unproven at utility scale.

Are the federal budget initiatives for SMEs really what the small businesses wanted?

The federal government released its budget with some initiatives that were targeted at small and medium enterprises (SMEs). However,...

The world’s favourite… pro bono workplace

The next time you feel the urge to complain about your economy class seat, spare a thought for British Airways staff who may have...

Do you have a great idea that needs up to $50,000 to become Adelaide’s...

UniSA initiative Venture Catalyst is offering up to $50,000 to students and entrepreneurs who need funding to turn their business ideas into reality
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How to build a retail empire with James Webber [FREE REPORT]

Starting any new business is hard, but starting an online retail business is particularly hard. You see, this is one industry that combines technology, logistics and, of course, marketing – it’s a juggling act. To help us crack this hard nut, we sought the wisdom James Webber, CEO at Bookworld.

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New Zealand’s Xero eyes US IPO, further disruption as subscribers increase...

Xero recently held its annual meeting in Wellington, during which the company revealed some interesting details about its future. As has been widely suspected, the...

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