Funding & Finance
News, opinions and advice on capital raising and finance strategy.
7 things you must do before attempting to sell your website
Just like dressing up a house for auction, giving your website a spit and polish prior to sale will ensure you achieve the best outcome. The following seven steps can help make your treasured site shine, prior to putting it on the market and attracting top dollar.
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.
Take control of your cashflow to avoid growing broke
Focusing on growing the business and maximising profitability should always be top priorities for small businesses. However, concentrating on these areas alone can mean neglecting crucial cashflow practices that can lead to the demise of your business. Sue Hirst explains.
So you have a great idea that could make a lot of money, but...
It’s one thing to have a great idea that could potentially make you a lot of money or serve a social purpose, but it’s another to get that idea off the ground. To transform your idea into reality, you will need determination and, just as importantly, you will need funding.
Podcast: Talking Business – The Australian economy in review (3 May 2010)
Today we're launching a new weekly podcast series by seasoned business journalists Leon Gettler and Gary Barker, produced in association with RMIT University.
Raising Venture Capital in Australia Seminar, Sydney [VIDEO – PART FIVE]
On 9 February 2010, Anthill Magazine hosted “Raising Venture Capital in Australia”, a panel event held in Sydney. Hosted by Anthill founder James Tuckerman, the line-up featured Michael Zimmerman (BuildingIQ), Chris Hitchen (Getprice Pty Ltd), Ilkka Tales (MoGeneration) and Rob Fitzpatrick (NICTA). Here is part five of the five part series
Raising Venture Capital in Australia Seminar, Sydney [VIDEO – PART FOUR]
On 9 February 2010, Anthill Magazine hosted "Raising Venture Capital in Australia", a panel event held in Sydney. Hosted by Anthill founder James Tuckerman, the line-up featured Michael Zimmerman (BuildingIQ), Chris Hitchen (Getprice Pty Ltd), Ilkka Tales (MoGeneration) and Rob Fitzpatrick (NICTA).
Raising Venture Capital in Australia Seminar, Sydney [VIDEO – PART THREE]
On 9 February 2010, Anthill Magazine hosted “Raising Venture Capital in Australia”, a panel event held in Sydney. Hosted by Anthill founder James Tuckerman, the line-up featured Michael Zimmerman (BuildingIQ), Chris Hitchen (Getprice Pty Ltd), Ilkka Tales (MoGeneration) and Rob Fitzpatrick (NICTA). Here is part three of the five part series.
Interest rates and small business pain
With recent interest rate rises, much talk has centred on how the increases are likely to affect families and mortgage repayments. However, the impact on small business owners and their cashflow shouldn’t be ignored.
Raising Venture Capital in Australia Seminar, Sydney [VIDEO – PART TWO]
On 9 February 2010, Anthill Magazine hosted "Raising Venture Capital in Australia", a panel event held in Sydney. Hosted by Anthill founder James Tuckerman,...
Raising Venture Capital in Australia Seminar, Sydney [VIDEO – PART ONE]
On 9 February 2010, Anthill Magazine hosted "Raising Venture Capital in Australia", a panel event held in Sydney. Hosted by Anthill founder James Tuckerman, the line-up featured Michael Zimmerman (BuildingIQ), Chris Hitchen (Getprice Pty Ltd), Ilkka Tales (MoGeneration) and Rob Fitzpatrick (NICTA).
Former i.lab CEO joins OneVentures investment team
Long-time Anthill supporter and former CEO of Queensland-based i.lab Incubator Anne-Marie Birkill, has taken up partnership of the new Sydney-based venture capital fund OneVentures, which launched on 22 March. She will manage the Fund alongside fellow entrepreneurs Dr Michell Deaker and Dr Paul Kelly.
How to sell your business for maximum price
Have you thought about what your business is worth? When you come to sell it, it may not be worth as much as you think.
Innovative technology startups gain access to extra $40m growth capital
Sydney-based venture capital firm OneVentures has been appointed as the fund manager for an extra $40 million of venture capital funding from the Federal Government's Innovation Investment Fund (IIF) program.
Diary of an entrepreneur raising capital: Hasta la vista, baby!
With his capital raising process fast approaching its climax, Steve Sherlock offers up what he think he did right and wrong over the past three-months of capital seeking (and writing about it in this series).
Straight-forward steps to improve your business cashflow
Poor cashflow is the biggest killer of promising startups and SMEs. Here, Alan Sharfman provides some outlines some simple steps you can take to improve you cashflow situation.
Australian entrepreneurs need to widen investor audience
A national survey, released last week by capital raising magazine Wholesale Investor, has highlighted the need for entrepreneurs to get their deals in front of a wide investor audience. The findings show that investors will evaluate 10 to 30 deals before deciding to invest in one.
CAPITAL RAISING CONFERENCE 2010
Are you seeking venture capital? Do you have what it takes to raise private equity? Are you familiar with the value of angel finance? The CAPITAL RAISING CONFERENCE 2010 is for entrepreneurs, innovators and business builders wanting to learn and acquire skills and tools for raising capital.
How to help your clients raise capital
Learn how you can add capital raising to your portfolio of services. This event is only for people who would like to learn how to: Raise capital for clients, earning a retainer plus a success fee of funds raised; Facilitate a client's exit, earning a retainer plus a success fee of the exit price; Help clients de-risk their business and become investor ready; Facilitate a merger or acquisition on behalf of clients.
Income & Equity Accelerator – Evening Seminar
Guest presenters JB Global will talk about the philosophy behind Warren Buffet's successful investment strategy - philosophies that you can then apply to all your investments. JB Global will also share insights into how you can access Warren Buffet's investment vehicle, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and teach you leverage strategies to invest in the share market.
