Tag: Start Up

For this entrepreneur, a deviation into the corporate world was the basis of a successful business, and also a successful life transformation.

Humphrey and McDonald are 22 and 21 years old respectively, and after starting a digital marketing business together in their (early!) teens – barely out of high school two years ago, the pair were ready for their next business venture.

Nominations for the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Australia 2013 program are now open.

Over the past few years ‘incubator’ style office space, which can be rented by the desk and in month-to-month lease terms, has exploded onto the market.

In a classic example of identifying and acting upon a gap in the market, this serial entrepreneur has brought his latest idea to life.

Following cash injections from Angel and Seed funding totaling some $775k, the Start-Up Stock Exchange (SSX) kicked off earlier this month – and so far six Aussie companies have listed.

A number of high profile organisations are now taking applications for grants and scholarships aimed at giving talented and innovative entrepreneurs a leg up.

Cloud computing platform Rackspace is offering one Aussie start-up the chance to pitch its idea and win a trip to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.

The University of Queensland’s technology incubator, ilab, has been given the tick of approval by the state government with funding granted for the next two years.

Don’t let these common short-comings destroy your shot at a successful business.