Tech
Imagine you work as a developer for Etsy. In case you haven’t heard of Etsy, it is a marketplace where people around the world connect, both online and offline, to make, sell and buy unique goods. It has 1.5 million sellers, almost 22 million active buyers, and in 2014 it had gross merchandise sales of […]
For Kelly Jamieson, starting her own business was a combination of fulfilling a life-long dream and a distinct gap in the market. With friends and family abroad and interstate, she wanted to send flowers as gifts but found the delivered products often differed from the picture she had seen online. “I spent the early parts […]
Australia’s small business exporters have three things in common: they are optimistic, they are confident and most importantly, they are innovative. When this translates to the international market through exporting, these traits are even more important to success. As small and medium enterprises (SME) move into the global marketplace, they have the opportunity to learn […]
Many small businesses say they want to foster innovative solutions within their organizations, but actually doing it is another matter entirely. The unfortunate reality is that many smaller companies work with limited resources and tight budgets, turning innovation into more of an afterthought than a priority. However, to truly succeed, thrive, and grow, small businesses […]
It’s a little bit AirBnB, a little bit Uber – and if things go well, maybe even a little bit Tinder. A new Sydney-based platform called WelcomeOver is aiming to capitalise on the burgeoning share-based economy by bringing together strangers for dinner. Behind the new platform is a mixed young crew comprising Nelson Higalgo, […]
EY has selected 16 high-potential, technology-focused start-up entrepreneurs from across Asia-Pacific to take part in its Accelerating Entrepreneurs program. The program helps fast-growth start-ups from around the world to scale their business through one-to-one guidance, networking and insight sharing. Split into three regions: Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, EY mission is to help accelerate entrepreneurs […]
They’re usually thought of as being digital natives, but a new report has found youth workers actually lack the enterprise skills needed for the modern workplace. According to a new report released by the Foundation for Young Australians, key enterprise skills including problem solving, digital literacy and financial literacy are in short supply. Part of […]
Over the past decade, the balance of power in the consumer-company engagement dynamic has shifted unequivocally in favour of the customer. Once upon a time, brands spoke to consumers via one-way vehicles such as broadcast and print media. Now, there are multiple digital channels, many of them open to public scrutiny, creating a dialogue between […]
With a reputation for being the most smallest, most mobile and most affordable way for small business owners to accept credit cards, Square Reader is now available across Australia. Launched in March, Square Reader has been adopted by small and micro business owners who are using the innovative new business tool to accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express […]
Are you all set to convert your dreams into reality? Establishing your own business and becoming your own boss can be really overwhelming, but it also requires loads of discipline and dedication. Here are a few tips for getting you started in the proper direction: Developing an elaborate plan Creating an elaborate business plan can […]
When they were first developed, application programming interfaces (APIs) were widely regarded as a tool used to plug functionality gaps in software applications. Designed to allow different applications to link and share data, they became part of the technology toolbox for IT managers. However, as their capabilities have increased, APIs are now being regarded as […]
A Melbourne based technology start-up that leverages the power of emotional reactions and interaction is experiencing explosive global growth. Vent, an online platform that allows users to express their feelings and connect with people, has already raised over $500k in investment since launching in August 2014. Vent has acquired 1 million global users and expects […]
Naming your business is one of the first and most important tasks for any business owner. Yet while your choice of business name can impact everything from brand visibility to ease of compliance, its implications are almost impossible to predict until your business actually begins operating. So how can business owners choose a name that […]
Marketing is easier, faster, and a lot more effective than it used to be. But, if you’re a new business, it often doesn’t feel that way. Ever notice how some businesses grow suspiciously fast — coming “out of nowhere” and rocket into the #1 spot online? Their sales explode and it seems like they can […]
How can Google My Business help my business? Google My Business is a free tool provided by Google to help businesses better establish themselves so that they can increase their visibility to their audience across all of Google’s platforms. No matter the industry that you are in, you want your audience to access your brand […]
Many business owners are now choosing to use electronic contracts. Many of these systems are simple to use and enable you to sign the contacts electronically on whatever device you are using. The two main types of electronic contract are as follows: Click-Wrap Agreement This type of agreement states the terms and terms and […]
It’s the usual, ‘textbook’ story. Fed up of the daily grind, many turn their backs on an employment contract for the freedom of being their own boss. It’s either-or; no risk or full risk. At least – that’s the conclusion most of us would jump to. But while some of us are willing to ‘take […]
Social Media is not just a communication tool to talk to customers, it is ideal to talk to your internal teams & staff. This video shares some tips on how to do this.
Entrepreneurs, along with their start-ups and innovative ideas have certainly been discovered as the new ‘best friend’ of the Australian economy – or at least, they have only recently been recognised as such at a governmental level. Welcome to the ideas boom. In December 2015, the National Innovation and Science Agenda (NISA) announced a suite […]
Admit it. You’re just a little jealous of large corporations with bottomless pockets to spend on advertising. It seems like they can dominate any market. But, they do have a weakness – local markets. Even with billions of dollars, large corporations often find it difficult to compete against a well-positioned small business. Here’s how to […]
