#Start Up
New Victorian fund offers $10m for female-led startups
LaunchVic’s Alice Anderson Fund has backed its first five female entrepreneurs, co-investing $10 million in early-stage capital. The companies chosen tackle ideas that range from recycled clothing to children’s toys and fitness. Alice Anderson Fund The Fund, named in honour of the founder of Australia’s first all-woman motor garage and repair workshop, is helping Victorian […]
Sustainability: Solutions require diversity of leadership and talent
Saving the planet requires our finest minds and most innovative businesses. So, is there gender parity in the sustainability space?
KERB: Tackling urban congestion one car-parking space at a time
Brisbane-based start-up KERB is tackling the global challenge of urban congestion, one car-parking space at a time.
How to start an online store in 2021
While it can be overwhelming to start an online store from scratch, hundreds of entrepreneurs proved it can be done – even during a pandemic – by keeping it simple and having a clear online strategy.
Take a dive with Swimply, the “Airbnb of swimming pools”
Since its Australian launch in November 2019, American app Swimply has disrupted the sharing economy by giving Aussie beach lovers a reason to dive into their neighbour’s pool instead. With the popularity of sharing economy apps such as Uber, Airbnb and Airtasker, it is no surprise that an increasing number of these apps continue to hit […]
15 years ago, I built a startup – Here’s how I’d do it differently
A decade and a half ago when I built my first company, the word “startup” was practically unheard of in Australia. When we talked about entrepreneurship, it was people starting small businesses or service based companies; and there’s nothing wrong with that. That’s been the backbone of the economy for decades, particularly for migrant families […]
Let’s Talk: The startup blues
Feeling utterly consumed by your new startup? Or maybe you can’t seem to step away from it, spending weekends working and missing family events… It can be easy to neglect your own mental health and get caught up in the rush of kicking off your startup, but it’s important you’re continuously investing in yourself as […]
8 mistakes and learnings of building your own startup team
Managing a startup and building a team are something of a delicate art in the current business world. As leaders of their collectives, entrepreneurs are constantly under the pressure of having to make the right decision, which does make the job a bit too stressful sometimes. However, making mistakes is often the best way of […]
Growing number of $100 million+ startups in Australia despite challenges
Australia has a rapidly growing number of $100 million+ companies within its startup ecosystem. The average Series A startup has almost doubled in size since 2015, according to Crossroads Report 2020, an annual report on Australian economic records and trends. “Along with being known for our sunshine, sporting prowess and lifestyle, Australia is increasingly becoming […]
Let’s talk: Accelerators and incubators
When seeking to join an accelerator or incubator, what must a startup founder consider? There can be huge benefits for startups that join either an accelerator or an incubator. Although they are subtly different, in that an accelerator “accelerates” ideas with seed funding and set time frames and incubators nurture those initial niche ideas, both […]
How organisations can maintain a strong corporate culture during business growth
Business growth can be a double-edged sword for organisations trying to balance workplace culture with new clients, stakeholders, incomes, and external responsibilities. It’s important that, as businesses grow, managers don’t lose sight of internal workplace culture. As organisations scale up, it can be hard to maintain the warmth, openness, and cohesiveness achievable with a smaller […]
27 yr old entrepreneur Dr Elliot Smith and his med startup that is saving men’s lives
At just 27 years old, Dr Elliot Smith is the CEO and Co-founder of Maxwell Plus, which is backed by Shark Tank’s Steve Baxter. Maxwell Plus is a Brisbane based medical business rethinking the way we detect and diagnose cancer, with a specific focus on prostate cancer. Elliot was inspired to start Maxwell Plus after his […]
3 actions you must take to grow your start-up
Launching a business from scratch requires a great deal of ambition and bravery. While you might be filled with passion and enthusiasm for your venture, you might also be struggling with the fear of failure. However, with the right steps, it doesn’t need to be an option. All you must do is focus on ways […]
It’s time for small business owners to reconnect with their passion
Byline: Ben White People start small businesses for many different reasons. Some see a problem that no one else is solving, or an opportunity that no one else has seen. Others want to break free from the shackles of their workplace. Their reasons might all be different, but one thing they have in common is […]
New entrepreneur in the skin care world has made $30,000 in just 3 months
Priscilla Hajiantoni’s earliest memories are of admiring her mother’s beauty and the daily rituals she took to care for her skin. The daughter of a beauty salon owner, Priscilla’s after school education was rebooking clients, stock orders, and serving tea and coffee to all of the ladies looking after their skin. Priscilla founded the Bangn […]
The hidden shame of failing business
Lack of leadership knowledge is continuing to put livelihoods at risk Many business leaders are still continuing to embark on risky ventures without fully understanding how to do their own jobs and manage staff effectively according to one of Australia’s top business advisers. Daniel Davis, CEO of EOS Asia Pacific,and syndicate chairman of global networking […]
How clarity and renewed focus can help turn your business around
When ambitious brothers Jason and Marc Levin started their online office furniture business JasonL when they were just in their 20s, they had to “beg, borrow and steal” to get the fledgling start-up off the ground. Now, a decade later, the Sydney-based company has well and truly found its feet. JasonL posted a turnover last […]
How I self-funded my successful startup
Byline: Samantha Barakat Light, founder of Body Catalyst, the largest body contouring and sculpting clinic, Body Catalyst. When I looked into opening my first clinic, I was immediately met with the difficulty of funding a small business and the only way I could start the business was to buy the machinery outright. When first starting out and […]
A start up story: the ups & downs, how-tos and entrepreneur advice
CEO and Founder, Luke Dutton, of new product COAT shares his startup story. A lot of the time new businesses are founded out of the realisation of a gap in the market from either a personal or professional perspective. Luke Dutton’s businesses is no exception and COAT was founded when there was no product solving […]
Why media training is important for business leaders
Byline: Leisa Goddard, Managing Director of Adoni Media With the explosion of social media and the insatiable 24-hour news cycle, it’s more important than ever for business leaders to have the confidence and skills to make the most of every media opportunity. Too many business owners and C-suite executives don’t know what to do if […]
You don’t have to do everything; the power of outsourcing in small business
To achieve my business mission, I cannot be bogged down creating websites, running social media campaigns, building sales funnels and doing my own PR. If I want to do what I do best, I leave the rest to the best. This is otherwise known as outsourcing. It is easy when you start a business to […]
Tired of running a side hustle? It’s time to step up
Top tips from the 2019 Victorian Telstra Small Business Woman I am an accidental entrepreneur. My grand plan was to provide home visit physiotherapy to clients who couldn’t access other services, while earning a bit of extra cash on my way home from my real job. After years of tip toeing around the edges, I realised […]
The male female difference in business
Leading small business invoicing app, Invoice2go, has taken a deep dive into the similarities and differences in male and female work ethics and motivations to answer the question: Do we work differently? Is turning a profit or helping people a better measure of a successful business? Is pursuing a passion project or the freedom and autonomy of […]
Start-ups: your branding and website are so important!
Byline: AJ Hightower When starting your own business, you need to get your name out there to create awareness and establish an individual brand identity that reflects your entire personality. The first thing your customers will see is your brand name. How you have chosen to illustrate this reinforces what sets you apart from the […]