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Check out when Facebook had just 100,000 users [VIDEO]

About 11 years ago, a young Mark Zuckerberg appeared on CNBC to talk about getting people online. Back then, it was called The Facebook. He...

With second acquisition, 99designs breaks into a BRIC market

99designs, one of the best examples of the recent breed of Australian startups that are birthed with a global vision, has already created the...

Expert360 soars global with its first international office right in the Big Apple

Aussie consulting startup Expert360 continues to drive the global demand for flexible work, recently opening its first international office in New York City

How does the Australian startup scene compare to Silicon Valley? Report reveals how we...

While that may sound a little disheartening, bear this in mind. If you're in Silicon Valley you've got an 8% chance, or a 6.7% chance if you're in Silicon Alley (New York). But how is the Australian startup ecosystem compared to the rest of the world, and, of course, Silicon Valley?

At last, a Federal grant for IT

The Federal Government has just launched a new grant for third party service providers to help small and home based businesses with: • ‘free or low cost’ IT skills development • training and mentoring services • improved web presence and e-business capability Funding is available up to $500,000.

Handy hints and sure-fire ways to kill growth and, possibly your company

How often at work do you hear, "that won't be easy", "that won't be simple", "this will be really complicated and hard", "not sure...

I survived the GFC by ignoring it

When I started my business I knew it had to grow from a foundation of personal contact and referrals. To do this people said I had to network. This scared the crap out of me.

What is crowd-funding? And why can’t we get the legislation to support it in...

How cool (and efficient) would it be if you could tap Facebook not just to network with your friends but to also raise capital for your startup? Or perhaps LinkedIn? Or even Twitter. In November, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Bill that will enable startups to raise capital in novel, and informal, ways. So, how why can we get the legislation to support crowd-funding in Australia?

This Sydney startup has developed a new technology to better target cancer treatment

Opus Medical has developed its “Breathe Well” technology which coaches cancer patients to self-regulate their breathing to assist in the accurate targeting of tumours and sparing of healthy tissues during radiation treatment.

Giving more with JustGiving’s new Care button

Hit a Care button near you A couple of weeks ago, charity donation middleman JustGiving unveiled the Care button. The Care button is a brand...

Ebony Centazzo, 2012 Anthill 30under30 Honourable Mention

If you're a frequent traveller who is also a concerned cat owner, Ebony Centazzo's retreat is as good as a hotel...for your feline companions, that is. Cat Napping Suburban Retreat opened last year, in a warehouse replete with beds, toys and scratching posts for each individual guest, with a playpen, fish tank, and outdoor viewing to spare.

Meet Doin Time, Anthill 2011 Cool Company Award Finalist [X-Factor Category]

And here's our shining example that the entrepreneurial spirit can rise anywhere, anytime. Because we can guarantee you've never seen another designer T-shirt manufacturer like this. The men who make the Doin Time line of tees live in the Youth Unit of Port Phillip Prison, a maximum-security facility. All profits from the shirts go to charity.

Innovate or perish? No longer a question but a fact of business

A nationwide survey by American Express found that small business owners who innovated to overcome economic uncertainty reaped rewards while those that defensively fell back on cost cutting saw profits declining.

Beam Australia launches $1.5M world-first start-up to improve diversity, tackle burnout and support hybrid...

Beam helps organisations improve hybrid and flexible work design, recognise new risks in a hybrid workplace, create a more inclusive workforce and tackle fast-accelerating issues such as employee burnout.

5.5 Lessons you might have missed at SydStart

In case you missed it, SydStart Autumn was held last week to the jubilation of entrepreneurs from all areas of the New South Wales start-up scene. Here are five (and a half) lessons gained from the event.

The 10 best strategic business slides of all time: #8 — The Sales Funnel

Anyone in sales will tell you it’s a process -- and they are dead right. But what is that process? Enter the Sales Funnel, another of my favourite slides.
Aussie logistics start-up Ofload secures AU$2.8M seed funding led by Maersk

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.

Carl Taylor, 2012 Anthill 30under30 Honourable Mention

Though only 26, Carl Taylor has spent a decade acquiring and selling businesses. His first, at 18, sold for a measly $600 -- a tenth of its actual worth, he says. Yet from that teachable moment, Taylor began to explore how to maximise business value and negotiate favourable prices.
startup failure

Here are the 6 biggest reasons why startups fail and how you can avoid...

In fact, despite lofty ideals and best intentions, 90% of startups fail. That number shouldn’t scare you—it should alert you to the fact that there are many pitfalls and obstacles on the road to business success.
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