#Tech Start Ups
7 Things that will change the way you approach tech start-ups
When approaching a tech start-up, there are a lot of intervals where things could go terribly wrong. The most important element in the process to nurture is productivity, while the most damaging components are usually our own selves. Our pride, ego, anger, lack of time management skills, and lack of commitment are the detrimental things […]
The legal industry: fast asleep while technology enables a new model for start-ups
The challenges for traditional industries are intensifying. After decades in the driving seat, technology is now striking the heart of what some industry sectors have traditionally kept to themselves. And arguably, it’s about time, as a new wave of technology enabled start-ups are finding more efficient ways to deliver services tailored to a client’s needs […]
An industry “slow to embrace technology” – until there’s a real need for a solution
“Universities will want to play a role, industries will want to play a role, start-ups will want to play a role.” These were the words of NSW Premier Mike Baird recently speaking to the ABC about plans to transform Sydney’s inner-west foreshore into a new tech hub. A development some say is long overdue – not least, […]
Tech leaders and start ups excited by Malcolm Turnbull as Prime Minister
Tech leaders have expressed new found enthusiasm and excitement following Malcolm Turnbull’s appointment to Prime Minister this week. As a founding director of Australia’s first internet company, OzEmail, Mr Turnbull’s credentials and acumen are expected to deliver a boost to tech start ups across Australia. “He understands the challenges we face in regard to tech disruption […]
An entrepreneur with the site stuff
Not everyone has the ability to launch an internet startup, let alone three. But Netregistry founder Larry Bloch has done just that.
Hiring right puts start-up ahead of competition
Too many start-ups discount the need to invest in quality staff early in the piece, but that’s one mistake Dave Slutzkin was determined not to make when setting up Flippa. Here’s how the start-up CEO ensured he staffed the business right, from day one.
The start-up making designers of the everyday person
Bespoke is the new black in design land, with consumers more willing than ever to spend big on products made exactly to their taste and specifications. Enter, a fast-growing start-up and its innovative digital product that’s giving people complete design control over a household product many of us take for granted.
An app-etite for new technology
In development land, apps are going off, with many an unlikely “app-preneur” making it big off the back of a wildly popular download. Now, one local start-up is bringing together all the people involved with the process to better develop and market these little goldmines.
Building an online community with no marketing dollars
Striking a balance between content creation and the evolving world of content monetisation sits AgendaCity.com, an online start-up that’s building a community around local restaurant recommendations. Here’s how its founder is making waves online, despite having almost no marketing dollars in his budget.
Four lessons from Yammer’s success
Microsoft’s acquisition proves tech start-ups are still hot. Want to be next? Learn from what David Sacks did right.