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Should you work at a startup? What to consider before joining a new company
Working for startup companies sounds attractive to many people. Job descriptions often mention that there’s room for quick advancement and that the...
Ecommerce deliveries – The next act for environmental activism? – Doddle insight
50 parcels can be delivered to one location, instead of 50 stops at individual addresses.
Business strategies for surviving and thriving throughout the pandemic and beyond
Answer any and all questions relating to the impact of the pandemic on your team’s job certainty and role requirements.
What to do when a pivot opportunity knocks
When you evaluate an opportunity, find the overlap of your current business, and the potential future business you can see if you did take the opportunity presented.
3 things an Edtech CEO did in his first year to create lasting value...
In March this year, I was just shy of completing my first year as CEO of an edtech company, and the first...
Tips and tricks: How to go from dad to entrepreneur in 7 Steps –...
As a Dad first and an entrepreneur second, you are going to have to put in an immense number of hours into your business.
New Aussie venture working to save the planet with quality eats launches equity crowdfunding...
The focus of The Alt Saint’s Birchal campaign will be to expand Saint Frankie, a natural breakfast food company that produces quality, plant-based items, including muesli and granola, alternative milks and ready to drink (R2D) coffee, and help save critically endangered animals from extinction along the way.
Ola launches ‘Selfie Authentication’ technology to provide safer rides
Ola’s proprietary technology verifies a driver’s image in the selfie against the file photo the driver submitted during registration.
Aussie logistics start-up Ofload secures AU$2.8M seed funding led by Maersk
In order to address the significant issue of wastage in the road freight industry, Ofload’s digital platform live matches quality shippers with vetted and reliable carriers―reducing empty miles and idle time for small to medium businesses and ultimately providing better service at a lower price.
From India to Melbourne: the rise and rise of the digital media tyro, Sagar...
So confident is Xugar in its ability to deliver the digital goods it created something during the COVID-19 crisis called the 'Trust Package' which guarantees results or the client won't be charged.
Safeguarding your business against the impending insolvency rise – Immediation
There is an increasingly important role for external mediators and facilitators to support Australian businesses and entrepreneurs get back on their feet by using their skills to ensure that the conversations that need to be had between employers and employees are handled clearly, consistently and compassionately.
Sendle raises $19 million to help small businesses thrive, as eCommerce grows in Australia...
The additional capital will be used to ensure Sendle’s network is stronger and more reliable than ever, and ensure small businesses can deliver to increased customer demand in the coming months and ahead of Christmas.
Sydney-based Lyka Pet Food secures $1.57 million in funding during the recession
Lyka successfully addresses two key needs of the modern dog owner: nutritious produce in a delivery subscription format that suits their lifestyle.”
Digital Wine Ventures raises $6m to fund launch of a wine trade marketplace
The volume of cases processed through the cloud-based platform over the last three months doubled as Australians took advantage of online ordering to purchase from their favourite wineries as an alternative to visiting retail outlets and shopping centres.
Why bad checkout experiences are hurting small business – Insight from a chief at...
If you want to sell something – anything – online, Fast makes it easy for you to do so.
Australia’s most sturdy esports franchise, ORDER, publicly launches Series B funding
For any sporting organisation to thrive in recent times, they have to have taken risks and driven a fan-first culture.
Curiosity or Catastrophe – How managers can impact employees in the second wave
Remember, as a manager you’ve had some practice at this in lockdown one, and whilst it feels different, there is a constant here.
Operating in the cloud to drive retail innovation – A Vend founder’s take
While this was once dependent almost exclusively on beautiful products and memorable service, savvy retailers are now leveraging the power of the cloud technology to build sophisticated, streamlined and sustainable businesses.
How to know when it’s time to bring on an extra pair of hands...
Whether you’re just getting started or have been running your business for years, making the decision to hire your first employee is a significant one, especially today in a time of increased uncertainty.
Neuromersiv, a MedTech startup developing a VR solution for neurorehabilitation just received $1 million...
“We plan to position ourselves as a world-leading, clinically validated VR based rehabilitation therapy solution”, Neuromersiv’s CEO, Anshul Dayal said.
