#Startups
Want to start a business? Here are 5 things you need to know
From accounting to staffing, you must consider these things before embarking on your business..
Melbourne’s startup ecosystem valued at $7 billion, exceeding predictions
Melbourne’s startup ecosystem exceeds growth predictions, now valued at US$4.8 Billion (USD) / $7 billion (AUD) and ranking in the Top 15 APAC ecosystems for Talent and Performance. Regional sub-sector strengths are Life Sciences and Fintech Results from the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), released last week, have revealed that Melbourne’s startup ecosystem value has […]
Five Australian startups to follow in 2020 H2
With the ongoing uncertainty caused by COVID-19, 2020 is shaping up to be one of the worst years on record economically, and Australian startups are particularly feeling the pinch as many investors withdraw funding. However, a silver lining, perhaps, is that the pandemic poses an opportunity for startups to challenge bigger businesses and to grow, adapt […]
Uni startups face funding withdrawals, Stoic Venture Capital steps in
Due to the current climate, university startups, research projects and jobs, have experienced funding withdrawal. They are being given the vital boost needed with prominent early-stage venture capital fund Stoic Venture Capital, as they increase their investment in startups that specifically commercialise university research and innovation. Stoic is seen to be bucking the trend of […]
Startups and digital transformation will be key to COVID-19 recovery
Vu Tran, co-founder at Go1, talks us through why he thinks startups and digital transformation will be key in the economic recovery from COVID-19 in Australia. It would be an understatement for me to say that COVID-19 has changed the world and indeed the way many of us live. In Australia, though tragic in terms […]
Why trademarks matter to start-ups, and the secrets to getting them right
Trademarks do more than identify your brand, they provide several business and legal benefits at relatively low cost. Yet many start-ups make elementary mistakes, such as leaving trademark registration too late, which can haunt for years to come. A recent David and Goliath case highlights why trademarks matter. Stylkea, a niche small business providing stick […]
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 […]
Three questions to ask before using new tech
Byline: Michael Chetner, Head of Asia Pacific, Zoom Video Communications While small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) make an important contribution to Australia’s economy, they are constantly under pressure to stand out in a crowded and competitive marketplace. This pressure is further heightened as SMBs don’t only compete amongst themselves but have to contend against […]
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 […]
South Australian space agency seeks to attract global entrepreneurs
Rapid growth of the space industry in Adelaide is generating national and global interest in an incubator program for space industry startups. Following on from the success of its first intake, South Australian based space incubator, Venture Catalyst Space, is on the hunt for up to 10 companies to be part of its second international […]
Learning from those who made mistakes
How can you future proof your business?
Why budding entrepreneurs shouldn’t feel ashamed if their startups aren’t successful
There is a stigma about having an unsuccessful startup as it can quickly go from excitedly telling others about your idea to explaining why you have moved back in with your parents. But failing a startup shouldn’t be viewed so negatively by those in the business world or by others. Many budding entrepreneurs who decide […]
Why innovation isn’t about being perfect
The idea of having to develop a groundbreaking innovation can seem as terrifying as it is exciting to many entrepreneurs. Innovation is risky and won’t always go to plan. However, there’s no need to worry, because successful innovation isn’t about being perfect, it’s about continual improvement. Don’t get stressed about the risk: get excited instead. […]
Four accelerators granted access to $9m fund to grow Queensland’s start-up ecosystem
The Queensland Government is granting four industry-focussed business accelerators access to a $9 million fund to create jobs and rapidly grow up to 120 early stage businesses and start-ups between them. BlueChilli, Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast, QUT Creative Enterprise Australia (CEA) and Unearthed are the first four accelerators to receive funding from the Advance Queensland […]
Digital disruption is offering smarter ways of engaging and serving customers: Deloitte
Riding the next wave of digital disruption is an opportunity for small businesses to better engage customers, according to Jenny Wilson, Partner – Customer Strategy and Insights Practice at Deloitte Australia. She spoke to Dynamic Business ahead of her appearance at Networx Sydney’s #nxsydDISRUPTED event in Sydney on Monday, 8 August. Solving problems in an innovative […]
Tech giants back move to bring Silicon Valley to Sydney
Some of Australia’s largest tech firms have united with more than 40 startups to launch TechSydney – a not-for-profit group aimed at transforming Sydney into Australia’s Silicon Valley. According to TechSydney CEO and Spreets founder Dean McEvoy, the group will work to address the Sydney innovation ecosystem’s greatest challenge: collaboration. Despite efforts from major tech […]
Planting the seed for business
For Andrey Shirben, entrepreneurialism is not defined by simply starting and running a business. Beginning in Israel at the early age of 19, Shirben soon identified himself as an entrepreneur with wider aspirations to build and grow businesses of the future. Anticipating an impending boom of online business, Shirben sought to realise his goals by […]
Startup Spring is back
For a third year running, the Startup Spring festival, hosted by StartupAUS, has returned to Australia following a launch event at Sydney Town Hall last night. Startup Spring is a three-week long, Australia-wide festival of events and activities that aims to celebrate and promote the startup community and to encourage more Australians to get involved […]
Everything you need to know about your startup’s brand identity
When people hear about your business, what do you want them to think? How do you want them to respond to your products? How do you want them to see your organisation? That’s your brand identity – quite literally your business’ reputation. It’s one of the most important elements involved in starting a business. This […]
4 Reasons why the cloud is a boon for startups
It’s become common knowledge by now that the cloud is a vital tool for business success. Few companies are operating without at least some involvement in cloud computing. While much of the focus is mostly placed on established organisations finding new ways to use the cloud, the true success stories are coming from startup companies […]
Necessity, the mother of invention
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 […]
Experiencing knowledge gaps? New startup mentoring scheme unveiled
In an environment that encourages new start-ups, more of us are finding the motivation to ‘bite the bullet’ in an attempt to carve a successful future from our own passions and skills. From fitness and hospitality to retail, technology and many more, there is a diverse range of new businesses out there – all driven […]
Co-founder and CEO of Milan Direct shares advice on starting, growing and staying competitive
From humble beginnings, Dean Ramler has turned his startup, Milan Direct, into Australia’s number one online furniture retailer. He shares his expert opinion and advice around starting, growing and staying competitive in the market. When you start a business, you’re so focused on the day to day that it’s difficult to step back and look […]
Starting up? 5 big questions to ask yourself before you do
Kind words can perhaps unintentionally disarm an entrepreneur into believing that it is obvious they will succeed. So before you turn your great idea into a business, there are some tough questions you need to ask yourself.