entrepreneurs
Why introverts make great entrepreneurs [VIDEO]
Well, why wouldn’t they? There’s nothing wrong with being an introvert. There has been recent research about mavericks, or extroverts, being more likely to be entrepreneurs. Yet, the introverted entrepreneur is not as rare as you might think.
Experience the latest in Australian entrepreneurship at the 5th annual National Angel Investor Conference
The National Angel Conference 2012 provides an opportunity to meet experienced national and international Angel Investors and entrepreneurs and hear about the latest industry trends and investment opportunities.
How retail has changed and the importance of customer service; an interview with Phil Staub
Phil Staub is the Executive Chairman of General Pants, one of Australia’s largest fashion brands. As a successful entrepreneur, he explains why good customer service controls the retail game.
Your 5-minute pitch could mean $5,000 at the Sydney MyBiz Expo
Ambitious Australian business owners are being given the opportunity this October to receive fiscal and networking support to help meet their goals – all in a five-minute pitch!
Submit your nominations now for the 2011 NSW ICT Entrepreneur Awards!
Last year, the Pearcey NSW ICT and Digital Media Entrepreneur awards celebrated much talent, including that of Lars and Jens Rasmussen for the pinnacle award. The awards are back and the committee needs some nominees!
Five things I learnt at the Startup Hackathon
When my friend convinced me I should join him in the Startup Hackathon – an event where mostly everyone involved is awake for the majority of a 48 hour period and creates a startup with a real product – I did not know what to expect.
iLab’s Annual Investment Summit helps entrepreneurs better understand the process of raising capital
Australian startups are increasingly finding it difficult to raise money. The Annual Investment Summit from iLab wants to help out. The summit, held on 25 August 2011, focuses on growing business by raising angel or VC funding.
Do you have an early stage startup? Apply now for AngelCube Startup Accelerator!
AngelCube Startup Accelerator wants to help your startup company get on its feet. Anthill introduced AngelCube and its mission a couple of weeks ago. Now, applications to join the program are open, and startup companies are invited to apply before 30 August 2011.
Dear Business Owner, Do you stifle or foster creativity among your staff?
As a business owner, being open to ideas is what separates the great from the ho-hum. Often business owners talk the talk, yet they’re quick to stifle creativity from staff members when even the simplest new idea is put forward. Go figure!
Warren Buffett and Jay-Z have more in common than you might think
Seen from a distance, this video is just three inhumanly rich guys sitting in comfy chairs and chatting for an hour about philanthropy, luck and comfort zones. But then you move in and focus on the players. And … wow. Warren Buffet. Jay-Z. Interviewer Steve Forbes. Watch and learn.









