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Who really benefits from the Rudd Government's new Commercialisation Australia program?
ByAnthill Magazine Oct 22, 2009

The news yesterday that the Federal Government has unveiled details of its $196 million Commercialisation Australia (CA) initiative has been welcomed by many entrepreneurs and innovation consultants. These same intended beneficiaries might also be forgiven for wondering whether it is an improvement on the $1 billion Commercial Ready Scheme it is designed to replace.

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You know those Idol auditions where people make fools of themselves on national television? People do that in business all the time.
ByNigel Malone Oct 20, 2009Feb 21, 2010

We laugh at the people in Australian Idol auditions who are completely oblivious to that fact that they can’t sing. But hang on… These people pop-up in business all the time. You might even have had an ‘Idol moment’ yourself when you were younger.

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This is what most investors hear when inventors pitch for capital
ByJames Tuckerman Oct 16, 2009Feb 21, 2010

Just because it makes sense to you doesn’t guarantee that it will impress everyone that matters. By the way, what is a Chrysler Turbo Encabulator?

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Futurist Ross Dawson predicts the social technologies that will dominate in 2016
ByAnthill Magazine Oct 13, 2009Apr 21, 2010

This week Ross Dawson released a list of extraordinary technologies he thinks will be commonplace seven years from now, in 2016.

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Anthill reader wants us to trial her product. Should we?
ByJames Tuckerman Oct 12, 2009Feb 21, 2010

I’m often the recipient of emails and phone calls from readers asking whether we can help promote a new product or service. It’s all part and parcel of the job. But it creates a dilemma. Who do I help and who do I dismiss? (Because we obviously can’t help everyone.)

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Guy In A House With Too Much Time On His Hands
ByAnthill Magazine Oct 9, 2009Feb 20, 2010

Some people have too much time on their hands. This is absurd, yet I cannot look away.

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Australian Packaging Awards 2009 winners
ByAnthill Magazine Oct 8, 2009Feb 20, 2010

Great packaging can improve a good product and ensure that a great product hits the jackpot. Here are the best Australian package designs for 2009 as awarded by the Australian Packaging Association.

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Over-the-shoulder-bolder-holder mask gains top prize at Ig Nobels
ByAnthill Magazine Oct 6, 2009Feb 21, 2010

An experiment that created diamonds from Tequila, research proving that named cows produce more milk and analysis into why pregnant women don’t fall over. Yes, it’s that time of year again for the significantly insignificant ‘ig nobel’ wards.

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Leaked Microsoft Courier footage: Is this the Tablet to rival Apple?
ByJames Tuckerman Oct 1, 2009Feb 23, 2010

According to many, tablets are the future of media and will be the saviour of journalism. While the Apple Tablet remains one of the most hyped (and mysterious) upcoming devices, Microsoft has entered the fray. And guess what? Technology website Gizmodo has somehow scored leaked footage of what Microsoft is calling its Courier.

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What this inventor wants from investors
ByJames Tuckerman Sep 30, 2009Feb 22, 2010

In August, we decided to explore the many facets of capital raising – from angel investment and grants to venture capital and private equity. For want of a better name, we called the exercise Anthill’s Venture Capital month. The theme tossed up plenty of investment advice and discussion. But it also triggered some strong reactions from Australian inventors who think that the investment culture in Australia needs a dramatic overhaul. Trevor Rose was among the most ardent, so we invited him to provide a ‘right of reply’.

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Designer mum launches Crowdfunding model to rid the world of plastic bottles
ByJames Tuckerman Sep 30, 2009Feb 13, 2011

Gretha Oost has adopted an unusual approach to raise capital. The Melbourne mum, designer and Pitch Club contestant has decided to trial a ‘crowdfunding’ approach to launch her award winning product 321 Water.

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Business expenditure on R&D has jumped by 15 per cent
ByAnthill Magazine Sep 29, 2009Feb 22, 2010

Business expenditure on research and development (BERD) has jumped by 15 per cent, reaching $14,380 million in 2007-08, according to statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Friday.

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Business expenditure on R&D has jumped by 15 per cent
ByAnthill Magazine Sep 29, 2009

Business expenditure on research and development (BERD) has jumped by 15 per cent, reaching $14,380 million in 2007-08, according to statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Friday.

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Golan Levin makes art that looks back at you
ByJames Tuckerman Sep 29, 2009Feb 22, 2010

Golan Levin is an artist and an engineer. In this presentation from TED (the Technology, Entertainment and Design conference), he shares some of the conflicts that his two ‘callings’ have created and the wondrous innovations they have helped him create.

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New website aims to make engineering sexy for students
ByAnthill Magazine Sep 25, 2009Apr 21, 2010

The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering at the University of Sydney used the occasion of Engineering Week to launch www.engineeringicons.org.au. The site is designed to encourage more high school students to see engineering as an interesting and viable career path.

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New movie on advertising has audiences ‘by the balls’
ByJames Tuckerman Sep 22, 2009Feb 23, 2010

Marketing and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. How else does one convince an investor to back a product that doesn’t exist yet? The new documentary film ‘Art and Copy’, by Doug Pray examines advertising, creativity and inspiration and how effective and accurate pitching can sell just about anything.

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New movie on advertising has audiences 'by the balls'
ByAnthill Magazine Sep 22, 2009

Marketing and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. How else does one convince an investor to back a product that doesn’t exist yet? The new documentary film ‘Art and Copy’, by Doug Pray examines advertising, creativity and inspiration and how effective and accurate pitching can sell just about anything.

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Ali G pitches Ice Cream Gloves to The Donald, VCs
ByAnthill Magazine Sep 21, 2009Nov 6, 2011

Sacha Baron Cohen might be making more waves these days with his other alter egos, Borat and Brüno, but his original breakout character, Ali G (ayyyeee), was where it all began. In this clip, Ali G gets his entrepreneur on, pitching his idea for “Ice Cream Gloves” to a less-than-wooed Donald Trump and a series of bemused US VCs.

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Anthill’s Top 10 Most Brainless Consumer Products (Part #1)
ByJames Tuckerman Sep 18, 2009Feb 24, 2010

Because it’s Friday (and Beer O’Clock is nigh), we thought it might be fun to assemble Anthill’s Top 10 Most Brainless Consumer Products. We made it to five before our thirst became too great. So, we’re delegating the remaining five to you!

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Anthill's Top 10 Most Brainless Consumer Products (Part #1)
ByAnthill Magazine Sep 18, 2009

Because it’s Friday (and Beer O’Clock is nigh), we thought it might be fun to assemble Anthill’s Top 10 Most Brainless Consumer Products. We made it to five before our thirst became too great. So, we’re delegating the remaining five to you!

Read More Anthill's Top 10 Most Brainless Consumer Products (Part #1)

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