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According to the OECD, Australian exports rose from 18 per cent of GDP to 21 per cent from 2004 to 2010, with a 23...

If the latest quarterly report recently released by The Australian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association Ltd (AVCAL) is anything to go by, then...

Ever wonder what the entrepreneurial world’s top entrepreneurial hotspots are? The resourceful gals and guys at Intuit have put together yet another intriguing infographic. They’ve...

How long have you been mulling over that business idea of yours? Months? Years? Are you finally ready to see it come alive? Well...

Want to start a business while you phase out of your corporate day-job? Perhaps you’ve already read a few books on the subject? Gobbled...

In case you didn’t know, Australians are cutting a huge slice off the cake of the multi-billion dollar apps industry. From broadcast media to...

Expecting a raise this year? Indeed, you are in good company. A new report shows that Aussie workers are among the most confident in the world that they will receive a pay raise in 2013, with three-quarters of those surveyed responding that they expect to see mo’ money as the year unfolds.

The curated shopping model is blowing into Australia to change that for us. The concept of buying products selected for the shopper, based on tastes, has been hugely successful in other parts of globe, and now a new startup called The Gentleman’s Supply Co is bringing personalized, curated style to Australia.

Are you finding business tough? Is the struggle to get ahead becoming an uphill climb? Want to achieve more but have no idea where to start? Well, I have just what you need. Playing a bigger game in business is easier than you think. Put these five tips in your arsenal and you won’t miss a single target.

“This program is about fostering growth and innovation in start-up businesses and working with start-up companies to rapidly accelerate their growth. We're a strong supporter of the start up segment, approving around 7 out of 10 start up loan applications.”

The New South Wales government, which has run diverse innovation programs over the past several years, wants to drive collaboration among varied groups – a critical gap in the innovation machine. To do so, it has announced a self-labelled “radical new initiative,” called Innovate NSW.

The NSW Government will make Sydney a global magnet for digital and ICT talent and pilot smart work hubs as part of its response to a high-level research in the form of the Industry Action Plan on the Digital Economy. Deputy Premier and Minister for Trade and Investment Andrew Stoner says the final Digital Economy Industry Action Plan identifies seven key areas of development for government and industry to position NSW as a global leader in the sector by 2021.

Many business owners do not register IP because they’re frightened of incurring expensive legal bills, or don’t know where else to turn, and as a result many hide an ever present foreboding anxiety because they’re worried someone will “steal” their idea before they actually protect it.

Streethawk is an innovative targeted location-based marketing solution for retailers and brands. The service, originally envisioned by David Jones, of ThreatMetrix fame, provides increased foot traffic through the use of personalized geo-targeted messaging. The company lets users track key analytics related to targeted campaigns as well.

Right now, the average cost of a takeaway cappuccino in Australia is $3.47. On average, Australians are paying no more this quarter for their cappuccino than last quarter. The Gilkatho Cappuccino Price Index™ has slowed this quarter in comparison to the CPI, but still shows a marked increase on the CPI over the year.

They have developed an online bookings system. The paper-free system replaces the traditional pen and paper fill-out-these-forms procedure. What’s more, they also have an appointments app, how cool is that?

EnLighten will now venture to San Francisco to take a shot at the Global Cleantech Competition, to be held next month. The award prize covers cost of the U.S. as well as a tailored business matching service from San Francisco-based ANZA Technology Network, a business accelerator.

Sydney based Young Republic is setting their sights on becoming the go-to destination for designers and lovers of independent fashion all around the world with the launch of their new international online marketplace today.

The Tough Mudder competition is "Probably the toughest event on the planet". It consists of a 20km trail fraught with a whole slew of obstacles such as the Artic Enema, Electroshock Therapy, and all sorts of nasty, cold military-inspired events. As you can tell, all of these events are considerably more tolerable while not doing your taxes. But not for one man. One crazy man.

Businesses exist to make money. That’s not news right? And, if a company does not generate sufficient profits it may fail. That's not news either. Business bankruptcies are on the rise, with ASIC statistics show that 1123 companies were placed into receivership in February 2012. So, what can businesses do to get better profits?