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Tech firm announces $8.5m series A capital raise
Tech company completes capital raise.
Why must small and medium businesses do all the heavy lifting for workplace experience?
We know that small businesses employ around 40% of Australia’s workforce, but they also play more than their fair share of taking on interns for work experience. Most interns that I speak to are getting their work experience at a small business, usually a place with fewer than 10 employees. With an increasing number of […]
Vic Govt to spend $2.9m on startup education
The Victorian Government will invest $2.9 million in educating thousands of Victorian startups though the state’s startup agency, LaunchVic. Sixteen service providers have been selected to run the education programs, with up to 2,000 places available to Victorian startup founders and their staff. The programs will vary in length and format, and include short courses, intensive […]
The Entourage’s founder calls on government to help facilitate education for entrepreneurs
Government initiatives, such as the Coalition’s Incubator Support initiative, are of huge benefit to Australia’s start-up ecosystem but there needs to be a greater focus on education for emerging business people, according to Jack Delosa, founder and CEO of the Entourage, a leading educator and community of entrepreneurs. Announced last week, the Turnbull Government’s Incubator […]
Mark Woodland on Xplor, the edutech start-up that evolved out of his $22m childcare service
Melbourne-based edutech start-up Xplor recently raised $6 million in Series A funding. It’s a big win for founder and CEO Mark Woodland, who sees it as validation of his vision and business model. Having previously transformed his family-owned childcare centre into $22 million business, he’s determined to disrupt the early learning sector, here and abroad, by […]
Failing our future entrepreneurs: the start-up revamping an outdated higher education sector
The fundamental selling point of higher education institutions: the higher you take your education, the higher are your chances of landing that dream job. Of course – this makes perfect sense, but with record numbers of students entering higher education, where are these jobs coming from and who is expected to create them? While the […]
Finding your business niche
Many people dream of starting their own business, whether it’s a restaurant, a clothing store or selling homewares online. But no matter what kind of business you’re thinking of starting, there’s one question everyone in the planning stages needs to ask themselves – what will set our business apart from our competitors? Finding your business […]
Brisbane mum taking coaching industry online
A Sunshine Coast mum is taking Australia’s multi-million dollar coaching industry to the net, launching one of the world’s first e-platforms for coaches in a variety of fields.
Trends in learning for small business
The accessibility and advancement in technology is increasing the scope of learning strategies within small business. As a result, there has been a conscious shift away from traditional learning techniques that were often perceived as dull and boring.
Bo$$ Camp aims to create young entrepreneurs
A unique camp will aim to ignite interest in entrepreneurship in young people aged 15-18.
Australia’s top entrepreneurs offer up their secrets
Fifty of Australia’s most successful Australian entrepreneurs – collectively worth more than $1 billion – are set to lend start-ups the benefit of their wisdom, experience and secrets in a free online five-day summit.
Business school aims to disrupt the education sector
It’s a concept that Ryan Trainor hopes will disrupt the education sector and provide budding entrepreneurs with the skills to succeed in business.
Not down with the kids? Get up to speed, here’s how
The rapid pace of technological change can be dizzying for even the more astute business owners, but help is at hand.
Surge in small business calls to competition regulator
A new ACCC report has revealed a dramatic increase in the number of complaints from small business.
Get the low down on startups in Sydney
Educational institution General Assembly is hosting a free event which aims to bring together the very latest in startup events and meetups happening in Sydney.
General Assembly opens new Sydney campus
General Assembly, the educational institution working to teach people skills for the 21st century, recently announced the opening of its second Sydney campus.
Angel investing in tech startups, “get amongst it”
A veteran of the tech startup scene in Australia, Ian Gardiner is the founder of Innovation Bay, a not-for-profit group which aims to grow the technology investment sector through education and networking events.
Educational program for entrepreneurs set to launch
A pilot educational program series is being launched in Sydney from November 6.
Free online incubator for start-ups: MOOCs
It’s the model completely disrupting the education sector, but Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) also offer massive potential for start-ups.
The start-up putting working parents’ minds to rest
After noticing how little conventional school holiday venues had to offer, former school teacher, Winifred Hanson, decided to create workshops that would offer children a wide range of activities that are both fun and educational.
Bill Gates: education system needs more entrepreneurs
Bill Gates, speaking at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, urged entrepreneurs to create educational programs for the 21st Century.
More savings but more debt for Gen Y
Generation Y has excellent saving skills but more debt than ever before, according to new research by REST Industry Super.
Coffee entrepreneur shares success with Griffith Business School students
Phillip Di Bella, founder of Di Bella Coffee, has been named an Adjunct Professor of Griffith Business School. The commerce graduate will share the secrets of his success with students by teaching entrepreneurship.
Prospective franchisees urged to do their homework first
If you’re thinking about a new franchise opportunity in 2011, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission suggests prospective franchisees make the most of opportunities to learn about the business model.