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Entrepreneur

Spacer takes on world’s largest self-storage market with buy-out of US equivalent, Roost

Australia’s ‘AirBnB of storage’, Spacer, has signaled its intention to become the global leader in space sharing with the acquisition of US start-up Roost. Like Spacer, Roost is a peer-to-peer marketplace for shared storage, commercial and parking space. The acquisition will see Spacer take control of Roost’s database, tech platform and customers. Spacer will also […]

James Harkness · 2 min
Editor's Choice

Ten ways to negotiate a better lease

If you find yourself negotiating a commercial or retail lease for the first time, being familiar with these key lease issues will help you strike a better deal.

Guest Author · 2 min
Economy

Impact of overseas retailers felt across Australia’s CBDs

Until the arrival of large and mid-range international retailers such as Zara, Topshop and more recently, Sephora, there was an affordability gulf protecting Australia’s own mid-market brands.

Stephanie Zillman · 2 min
Locked

Quickflix hits 80,000 subscribers and $10 million in revenue

Quickflix, an Australian online DVD rental and movie subscription business, has announced a surge in subscribers and revenues for 2010, with the company hitting almost 80,000 subscribers (both trial and paid) and a record $10 million in revenue for the 2010 calender year.

David Olsen · 2 min
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Franchising

Blockbuster Australia leaves bankrupt US chain’s woes behind

Blockbuster Australia, operated independently of Blockbuster Inc in the US, will seek to distance itself from it’s beleaguered cousin with a multi-million dollar branding campaign.

David Olsen · 2 min