Business startup
Starting your own business requires a mass of business planning and research. Don’t be overwhelmed though, small business startup is a high-energy stage and what’s needed is the right focus for those energies. This section covers the basic needs of a business startup. You’ll find tips on working from home, deciding whether now is the time to start your own business, buying a business, as well as advice on setting business goals and writing a business plan. And if you’re not sure that a solo business is for you, we have a quiz that will help. Check out our step-by-step course to solo success.
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Business startup
CORONAVIRUS LATEST: ‘Do Not Travel Abroad’ – Australia bans international travel, gatherings of more than 100 people
We’re publishing this daily update to keep the startup/tech community informed about the global coronavirus pandemic. Take a look at the image above. The red is where the government says you shouldn’t head. We’ve split our daily update into six sections: Response, Business, Global, Cancellations, Advice and, And also, to help you find what you’re looking for. The latest news in each section at the top.
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Afraid to Fly Solo? There’s more support than you think
According to the Australian Banking Association, nine million Aussies are afraid to leave the nest and fly solo. 60% say they don’t because of a lack of funding. It’s easier than ever to get funding; you just have to take that first leap – and follow some sound financial principles.
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My Small Rural Business: Little Triffids Flowers
According to the ABS, regional businesses account for over 800,000 businesses. As part of our Regional Heroes campaign, we're profiling some of these incredible small businesses, like Little Triffids Flowers to see what makes them (and their towns) tick!
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No industry is safe from disruption. Is your business ready?
Fred Schebesta is the co-founder of Finder.com, the comparison site that disrupted the financial sector. In this interview, Fred shares his journey, the thinking behind the disruption model and how to future-proof your business.
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My Small Rural Business: 20/20 Marketing Solutions & Big Ideas Rural
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, regional businesses account for over 800,000 businesses. As part of our Regional Heroes campaign, we're profiling some of these incredible small business owners to see what makes them (and their towns) tick!
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My Small Rural Business: Jane Cay of Birdsnest.com.au
According to the ABS, regional businesses account for over 800,000 businesses. As part of our Regional Heroes campaign, we're profiling some of these incredible small business owners, like Jane Cay of Birdsnest Online, to see what makes them (and their towns) tick!
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FROM THE FORUMS
Flat pack Granny Flat From China Idea
ive always had this idea in the back of my mind for years and never acted, ive only done basic research on the idea, so excuse me I think there is a good opporutnity…
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My Rural Small Business: Bower Wood Lawyers
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, regional businesses account for over 800,000 businesses. As part of our Regional Heroes campaign, we're profiling some of these incredible small business owners to see what makes them (and their towns) tick!
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What my dad taught me: 10 startup founders and CEOS share the love
Break out the tongs, fire up the BBQ and hand dad a beer, give him a hug and say thanks.
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It took me 17 years to figure out what I was doing wrong in my recruiting business. Here’s what it was.
Even recruiters make hiring mistakes. As a founder, I fell into some common traps and learnt some valuable lessons.
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Want to take your brand global? The govt are offering $50K grants so you can do exactly that
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the grants are designed to strengthen international partnerships between small businesses and researchers.
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THE POWER LIST: The best in Australian small businesses and startups right now
Kochie’s Business Builders has just released its inaugural POWER LIST in partnership with Google Ads to shines a light on the people influencing and innovating across the startup and small business ecosystems.
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Do you meet the brief? New Mars foods accelerator looking for “healthier” Aussie startups
Mars Food Australia has eight themes it’s looking at: sharing world flavours, easy-meal solutions, responsible food, creating with care, better for you, plant-based eating, accessing Asia and food manufacturing and value chain transformation.
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FROM THE FORUMS
Aggie + Lola: New start up, would love your thoughts
Hi, We have just launched our business Aggie+ Lola which designs and produces boutique hens night, baby shower and bridal shower accessories. We are a small team…
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FBI investigating a hack on Canva’s database
Canva wrote to its customers on the weekend recommending they change their passwords as a precaution, while reassuring them that all user passwords were salted and hashed with bcrypt to make them unreadable by external parties.
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Help! How do I start my business when there’s so much information out there?
Flying Solo forum member Vivienne shares a very common dilemma: "I find all the information out there so overwhelming that it just stops me from going further". Can you relate?
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This new property tech start up plans to use AI to sell houses
Propic claims to solve four key industry problems, including giving agents the ability to scale with fewer people and allow customers to interact with the agent in real-time, globally, 24/7.
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Meet the only Aussie startup to score a place in Startupbootcamp’s global fintech accelerator
Exciting news for Melbourne Startup Pencil: With Startupbootcamp FinTech Australia MD Brian Collins said it was exciting to have an Australian in the top 10 of 900 global applications.
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“Still lots of hard work to do”: The start up sector reacts to the new Morrison government
The surprise election win for the Morrison government has been welcomed by the start up community, despite the fact we rated a mention during the Coalition's campaign.
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Got a business dream big enough to scare you? Don’t let that stop you
Stand differentiated, a visionary gunning for something larger-than-life? Welcome - to a realist class of the rare entrepreneur.
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Want to succeed as a consultant? Kill your fears about talking money
To succeed as a consultant, you need to decisively step out of employee mode and wear the mantle of consultant – even if you’re not yet comfortable with it, writes Jacq Hackett.
