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Business loans marketplace Introducer.com.au wins $10K funding from Catalysr’s pre-accelerator program

Introducer, Australia’s only after hours supported business loans marketplace has been selected as one of two startups to receive $10,000 funding from Catalysr.

This tech and logistics startup has raised $4.5 million in a new funding round

Parcelpoint, one of Australia’s largest national extended-hours network of local delivery, pickup and returns locations, has secured a $4.5 million raise in...

Australia ranks high on innovation but low on the environment, says OECD report

Australia’s bid to foster innovation and measure its progress is a laudable one. Its candour even more so, because rare is the government that shines a light on its darker areas. The Australian Innovation System Report – the second since the nation officially hitched its bandwagon to the one thing that is most likely to make a difference in how we live – is short on data, especially latest international numbers to compare progress. But what it lacks in numbers, it makes up with honesty on at least two critical areas of shortfall.

7 reasons why most small business owners never get paid what they’re worth. (Please,...

Okay, tell me if this sounds familiar? You’re a small business operator, or maybe the CFO of a small company. It’s your job to stay on...

HR tech startup Sourcr raises $310k from Sydney Angels to raise the bar in recruitment

Sourcr’s platform leverages AI, data and extensive networks to help companies hire right, hire fast and hire confidently and crucially, retains the human relationship element.

The Honesty-Pride Paradox in startup pitching and three simple steps to avoid it!

You are pitching your business, the brainchild to which you have dedicated blood, sweat, tears and a majority of your time. You are wanting...

Westpac is looking for start-ups to help Australia move from the mining boom to...

Westpac is calling on start-ups and agribusiness entrepreneurs to develop new ideas to revolutionise Australia’s agricultural sector as part of a competition called the...

Ravi Moerman, 2010 Anthill 30under30 Winner

At the tender age of 19, Ravi Moerman runs his own freelance sound-editing company. He provides sound design, editing and mixing primarily for government-funded short films and advertising agencies. In fact, the South Australian Film Corporation recently tapped Moerman for a project to support feature film "The Dragon Pearl," starring Sam Neill.

Taking tweets to the streets

How do the average mainstream tweets sound when spoken out loud on New York City streets?

The Unusual Suspects: You have no idea where your next cyber attack will come...

Cyber security expert Rajiv Shah from BAE Systems breaks down the forms cyber threats take, as well as the methods they employ and their motivations

Would your business benefit from a government grant?

During this evening networking event, attendees will learn from successful Australian business builders who have "been there, done that" and employed grant assistance as an instrumental part of their ongoing commercial success.

It’s all about you – Making the most of socialising online

I was reading 'designing for the social web' by Joshua Porter for my UXbookclub Sydney meeting a couple of months ago. It opens with a quote...

Working mums listen up – this is just for you!

Are you a hardworking mum, wrestling with the balance of work, parenting, and domestic life? Got diapers and screaming children dashing through your dreams at night (not to mention your reality)? Fret not, mums. You are not alone! Working Mums Masterclass has launched a new mentoring program that aims to connect mums across Australia with an expert mentor in their chosen field, wherever and whenever they need it.

CSIRO teams with German companies to explore revolutionary food decontamination process

In the fruit and vegetable aisle, organic produce was labelled as such, and an unattractive bunch of specimens they were, too. The tomatoes looked like they'd been bludgeoned from the bush with a nail-studded bat and kicked all the way to the store. The potatoes had obviously been in a brawl with the onions.

New Aussie brand has it in the bag, crowdsourcing luxury on Kickstarter

Fancy building a global brand from scratch? What if we threw language barriers, different work cultures and new tax regulations into the mix? Sydneysiders Alex Herlihy and Chloe Vandervord have done just that. The intrepid duo recently launched luxury leather bag line ECEL – from Buenos Aires, no less.

3 in 4 of all new products in Asia-Pacific are flopping. What can we...

According to a recent study, most companies in Asia-Pacific are failing to successfully position their new products in the market. This is particularly interesting...

Fee-gouging young Australians is a thing of the past with first super fund designed...

Student Super has launched the first super fund that is specifically designed to meet the needs of young Australians. The launch follows new research conducted by Student Super’s sister company, Student Services Australia

This start-up is cutting out the middleman to give Australian scientists high quality equipment...

Last year, scientists in Australia were asked about their experience buying equipment in the local market. Prices, product range, delivery time and the like... All...

Still waiting for a return on your innovation investment? Find the low-hanging fruit!

In his previous article, Roger La Salle challenged innovation practitioners to examine the rate of return on their innovation investment. Here, he explains how to set a time scale to obtain this return: "If you can have an early win with innovation then you can be sure more budget will be forthcoming and still greater achievements can be obtained." To find the low-hanging fruit (and the lowest risk) for your startup, the best place to begin is with Process Innovation.

Tips to successfully strike a balance between leadership and likeability in management

Being a leader means making some hard decisions. It means making some tough choices. Sometimes it means not being liked. Those in leadership positions, whether that’s formal leadership or informal, presidents or CEOs often have to make unpopular decisions for the benefit of the business.
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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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