Funding & Finance
News, opinions and advice on capital raising and finance strategy.
Victorian Government launches online Business Loan Finder
The Victorian Government has launched a free online service to help Australian SMEs navigate the maze of business loans on offer.
Top 5 new small business opportunities during the credit crunch
It's a time of debt, liquidation and even bankruptcy for small businesses. Hopes that the credit crunch might prove more hype than hurt have long since faded. However, when the economy is leaning towards a recession, there are still opportunities for businesses to not only survive, but thrive.
Aussies planning to go cheap this Valentine's Day
This probably comes as no surprise, but lovers, dreamers and schemers across the nation are expected to go cheap this Valentine's Day (which is tomorrow, gentlemen... eh-herm).
Aussies planning to go cheap this Valentine’s Day
This probably comes as no surprise, but lovers, dreamers and schemers across the nation are expected to go cheap this Valentine's Day (which is tomorrow, gentlemen... eh-herm).
Having trouble paying bills? Try digital arachnid!
After listening to a colleague chasing payment from recalcitrant debtors earlier today, I felt compelled to dig up this infectiously funny email chain from...
InnoCentive: The wisdom of lab crowds
The name - InnoCentive - sounds like it was manufactured in the crucible of an expensive, bureaucratic, innovation think-tank naming committee, but the site is incredibly impressive, efficient and market oriented.
Vodafone-Hutchison merger is good news for competition
Yesterday's announcement that Vodafone and 3 will merge in Australia bodes well for the industry, according to telecommunications analyst, Paul Budde.
Sometimes it makes...
Survey: Executive expectations reveal no silver lining
It certainly isn't new news anymore that these are trying economic times, but that hasn't discouraged the large business analysis firms from gauging, on...
Credit unions & building societies establish Bushfire Relief Fund
Everyone has been moved in some way by the natural disaster that continues to ravage country Victoria.
In response to the emergency, Australia's credit unions...
Credit unions & building societies establish Bushfire Relief Fund
Everyone has been moved in some way by the natural disaster that continues to ravage country Victoria.
In response to the emergency, Australia's credit unions...
Swan urges businesses denied credit to come forward
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has warned the big four banks that they have an obligation to extend credit to viable Australian businesses.
Business 101 – Making sure you get paid
The risk of being dudded is reduced by following a few simple rules. It’s surprising how often they’re bypassed or forgotten.
RULE 1: IDENTIFY YOUR...
Angel at large
In May, I commenced a four-and-a-half week tour of the USA to research angel groups and develop relationships to benefit Australian angel investors and...
Got an idea? Need capital?
Pitch Club is a fast and furious networking event.
The objective is simple. Bring together a focused group of entrepreneurs, investors and advisers and provide...
Rich Business
On 14 and 15 March 2009, Reuben Buchanan, founder of Wealth Creator Magazine, will be running a two day business/entrepreneur workshop at the Melbourne...
How to secure a government grant (questions answered)
Australian Anthill Magazine
Dec 2008/Jan 2009
As part of the Magazine 2.0 Experiment, we asked our readers to pose questions via our blog concerning the government...
Anti-climax: Finance and venture capital news
Forget recession. There’s money out there. Just ask Aconex.
By Paul Ryan
“We feel like the little ray of sunshine. The last thing to fly from...
Ask our expert about how to secure a government grant
Ever applied for a grant and been knocked back? Perhaps you don't even know where to start?
With many private investors now regarding new and...
Top 10 ways to kill your phone costs
Look after the cents and the dollars will look after themselves. You might have first heard this axiom on your mother’s knee, but it...
Are you grant ready? The Money Tree
The Money Tree
KA-CHING!
What's that sound, you may ask? Well, it's the sound of money starting to flow. The 2008 Federal Budget demonstrated a...
