How you can succeed with a tech business model even if you aren’t a hot tech start-up
Tech business models are being used in a surprising array of businesses that aren’t your typical tech businesses; from car makers to coffee roasters.
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Nitro has acquired a Silicon Valley start-up to create “smart documents” [VIDEO]
Australian document productivity company, Nitro has acquired Silicon Valley start-up doxIQ, enhancing its document analytics technology.
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This former Google employee is opening a futuristic first-of-its-kind learning centre for HSC students in Australia
A new Google-inspired HSC learning centre will open its doors today with a mission to train the brightest young minds in Sydney for stellar careers in science, medicine, mathematics and English courtesy of Richard Chua’s Talent 100.
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This guy has grown a grain of an idea into the world’s largest hospitality search engine
It was a case of necessity being the mother of invention for Find My Rice, the world’s newest and most comprehensive hospitality search engine, out to link suppliers, producers, business owners and customers in on place.
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World first: This Australian developed app converts “thanks” into a charitable donation
Good Thnx, a first of its kind Australian app that converts “thanks” into charity donations for free, was recently launched with the support of five of Australia’s leading charities.
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Steve Baxter’s Startup Catalyst is back to give 20 young Aussie entrepreneurs the trip of a lifetime to Silicon Valley
Co-working community River City Labs recently announced that applications are now open to be part of this year’s Startup Catalyst, an annual sponsored mission to Silicon Valley for 20 young budding entrepreneurs in Queensland’s tech start-up scene. This 2015 edition will take place from 28 September to 7 October 2015. Following the huge success of…
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What does Google’s latest algorithm update mean for your website? [VIDEO]
Are you aware that Google updated its algorithm on April 21st? It will give mobile friendly websites better organic search ranks on mobile devices. Google clearly spelled out the details of this change in a recent post on their Webmaster Tools blog. However, a lot of business owners are unaware of this change and the…
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Peter Thiel’s top three reasons why all trends are overrated
If you want to create and capture lasting value, look to build a monopoly, says Peter Thiel. Other big statements were made in the recent live stream for his latest book Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future. Unless you’ve been living under a rock since 2004, you’ve probably heard…
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SEO secrets that may take you to the first page on Google search
Do you ever go past the first page of a Google search? Yes, neither do I. Welcome to the world of SEO. Not all companies with the highest level of engagement may be offering great products or services, but they are certainly the best online marketers. If getting onto the Google first page is your…
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Google delivery drone does test flights in rural Queensland [VIDEO]
One thing is for certain. Queensland needs rain. It also turns out that rural Queensland is the ideal place for Google to test the delivery drone it has been working on for two years. Project Wing, developed by the Google X team, delivers some tasty dog treats to one very happy working dog. And while…
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How do the mega internet companies design websites just for you? [VIDEO]
In this TED video, Margaret Gould Stewart outlines the three golden rules for designing massive websites. Why does she know these rules? For starters, she’s the Director of Product Design at none other than Facebook. Facebook’s ‘like’ and ‘share’ buttons are seen 22 billion times a day. Yes. A Day. That makes those buttons some…
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While most businesses struggle with succession, this new CEO pulled off 40 per cent growth in her first financial year
Most founders who have worked hard to build highly successful businesses struggle with handing over ‘their baby’ to a new CEO when looking to step away from the day-to-day running of the company. Take note though that it’s most… not all. There is a company whose succession plant has gone so smoothly that in the…
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What’s next for Google? Find out from Larry Page [VIDEO]
Google is now one of the internet behemoths but it began, like most businesses, as an idea. Now, it seems that there are few areas of online and, indeed, the internet of things, where Google isn’t poking around. It’s a wild strategy and many commentators have speculated on what’s next for the company. Instead, watch…
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Does anyone want your app? Six reasons why no one may use your app [VIDEO]
This video from Google’s app developers outlines some of the common mistakes businesses make when creating an app. Whether your business is your app, or if an app is a service of your business, it is vital that your app is what customers need. This is a long video. Make yourself a cup of something…
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The might of the Republic of Amazon.com (and other monetary ridiculousness) [INFOGRAPHIC]
Brisbane’s Reload Media has produced an infographic comparing countries’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP), export revenue and GDP Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) to some of the internet’s top earners. Amazon comes out on top with revenue of $74.45 billion – would you take the company or all the rum and cigars in Cuba? Behind Amazon is…
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The decline of Australian startups: What can we expect from the Government?
Last week’s ANZ Bluenote highlighted an alarming fall in the number of new Australian startups, total startups, and an acceleration in those exiting. This is concerning for a number of reasons, as pointed out by the authors, including: Startups (and small business growth) are a key economic bellwether; A few successful startups can create a…
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Google wants to know how you would like to change the world for the better!
The Overlords of the Interwebs, Google, have rolled out an altruistic effort that involves you, Australia. Google is soliciting more than just your search history, thankfully, this go-round. Google’s Impact Challenge: Australia seeks technological solutions to big problems. Impact Challenge has already ran in India, Brazil, the UK, and the USA, and it is now…
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If you’ve ever posted or viewed a video on YouTube, then this is for you! [VIDEO]
And, given that about a gadzillion videos of …. This is a parody video from Barely Political about common complaints about the video sharing service. I love the opening explanation about Google+ and its circles. It’s okay, no one understands it! And, Elsa from Frozen is as sassy as I’d like her to be. She’s…
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Criteo ads reach close to one billion unique Internet users per month, second only to Google
In a marketing/advertising industry increasingly focused on measuring ROI, one key question is: what type of digital advertising generates the greatest return; display or search? Well, recent figures suggest that digital performance display advertising company Criteo is incremental to search advertising. The most recent comScore MMX report reveals that Criteo is reaching close to 1…
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This is your chance to fill the gaps in the Australian startup eco-system
Startups are a hazardous journey and, most early stage ventures end in some form of failure. With such high levels of uncertainty surrounding the development of real business models in conjunction with new technologies, the topic of how to ‘strengthen’ Australia’s startup eco-system and assist founders in creating global value is a popular one. The…
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