Tag: Start Ups
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,...
Why startups can’t afford to ignore design and branding when launching their product
Design is more than just a pretty font and it can’t be just an afterthought. Instead, it’s a quintessential element of product strategy, inextricably...
Aussie start up founders react to the budget
These Aussie start up founders share their thoughts on the Federal Budget reveal earlier this week, giving us an insight into how SMEs are...
Let’s Talk: The X Factor
Today we’re discussing customer retention and what businesses need to do to in order to achieve the so-called “X Factor” with their audiences.
Customer experience...
Is outsourcing a positive or negative for businesses?
Jacqui Miller, founder of Dynamic Business Outsourcing Solutions (DBOS), believes that the right kind of outsourcing can be instrumental in accelerating business growth and...
Why start-ups and education providers should go hand-in-hand in Australia moving forward
Innovation and startups are set to be the future of the Australian, and possibly even global, employment landscape. However, educational institutions place a greater emphasis...
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...
Why developing risk awareness within your small to medium business is an absolute must
Businesses must navigate a multitude of risks daily. While large companies tend to have dedicated "risk management" departments, which monitor threats to profitability, among SMBs, risk management often begins...
Five Things the Melbourne Cup Can Teach Us about investing in early stage businesses
Securing early-stage venture capital is easy for quality start-ups. What’s often neglected, however, is the other side of the equation – the difficulty for...
5 reasons businesses fail & how to avoid it
Too often we hear of businesses going bankrupt and startups closing their doors because times are tough. Over 50% of small businesses fail in...