Starting a business is no simple task—there are often few or no guidelines to follow, the risks are usually high, and the pressure is always on. Despite this, while most entrepreneurs consider digital marketing to be an incredibly important part of success, only a precious few consider receiving formal training in the subject. As a […]
Three months after the 2015 Budget announced a $20,000 tax break to small businesses, Tim Reed, CEO of MYOB, provider of business management solutions, shares his professional view with Dynamic Business on the effect these budget measures can have on the Australian small business community. Commenting on the $20,000 tax break, Mr Reed said “small […]
Most entrepreneurs speak of moments of inspiration when asked why they started their business but for Dominic Cain, it was desperation not inspiration that sowed the seeds of his success. Working in a kitchen, Dominic made numerous attempts to source particular ingredients or supplies to later concede that his efforts were futile. Confident there would […]
The government has released a consultation paper on extending crowd-sourced equity funding (CSEF) to small proprietary companies. The consultation is part of the $5.5 billion Growing Jobs and Small Business package outlined in the 2015-16 Budget. The paper sets out the Government’s intended approach to a CSEF framework for public companies and seeks views on […]
How many times has it happened, another week ends and you feel like it was the longest in memory. You ask yourself, why do I do this job? What is the alternative? What would change bring? The reality could be that if you changed jobs you would find yourself in the same situation in a […]
Startup Spring, the three-week long, Australia-wide festival of events and activities to celebrate and promote the startup business community will return for a third-year running. Launched by StartupAUS in 2013, the festival sees hundreds of events and activities take place around Australia. This year StartupAUS are hoping to top last years’ record of 160 events […]
Four female social entrepreneurs will pitch their ideas at the Pitch for Good event in Melbourne on the 23rd July for the chance to win $3000 in support of their campaign. Councillor Kevin Louey, Chair of Council’s Economic Development portfolio said “a social enterprise is a business that uses the power of the market place […]
Grants of up to $5,000 are being made available to home-based entrepreneurs in Queensland thanks to a commitment put forward in the Government’s Queensland budget.
A new wave of Federal Government funding is set to provide entrepreneurs and small businesses in Central Queensland with more advice and support.
Nobody understands the pressures you face on a daily basis and the threats and challenges you have to overcome to succeed. You might say it’s a bit like being a superhero.
