Technology
Art sales go online
Nina Hendy Art fairs are shutting down and galleries closing but online art sales are skyrocketing in Australia.
Tech unicorn moves in on Australia
Cara Waters From the ashes of a failed video game start-up to the world's fastest-growing business application ever, why Slack is targeting Australia.
Reinventure backs Flare HR to disrupt default super
James Eyers Westpac's venture fund has taken a stake in Flare HR, which promises to overhaul company engagement with employees and tackle apathy about personal finance.
Welcome to the cash-free cafe
Cara Waters Saxon Wright's coffee business turns over $10 million a year but he's going cash free at his latest cafe opening in Brisbane.
'Want it now' shoppers put Aussie retailers under pressure
Nina Hendy Australian retailers face mounting pressure to lift their game as shoppers demand better products, faster delivery times and cheap or free shipping options.
The perils of social media
Christine D'Mello Our private use of social media could be one of the pitfalls of the modern workplace.
GlamCorner scores in the sharing economy of fashion rental
Cara Waters A trend towards access not ownership is behind the $800,000 boost to this designer dress rental business.
Male sellers on eBay have edge over women
Pam Belluck Sellers on eBay know certain things matter: item description, appealing photos, strong seller ratings and, of course, price. Now, a study suggests another factor is at play.
Tweet revenge for businesses
Cara Waters Businesses can now take complaints offline and avoid a social media meltdown.
Podcasts for entrepreneurs
Cara Waters If you're a parent who runs their own business, a business owner who loves a beer or looking for tips on building an online audience, there's a podcast for you.
Image is everything, but filters sure help
Terry Lane Two filter sets, Topaz and Nik, plug into Photoshop. Which one comes out ahead?
Spotcap Australia to share in $48.5m raising
Shaun Drummond New small business lender Spotcap will use a €31.5 million ($48.5 million) debt and equity injection from private equity house Finstar Financial Group to expand operations in Australia, Spain and The Netherlands and into new markets.
The million-dollar tennis selfie business
Cara Waters Annabelle Smith built a million-dollar business from our obsessions with selfies at the tennis and other events.
Your boss can read your WhatsApp
Cara Waters Australian employers are already within their rights to read employees' instant messages.
Outrage at employee-tracking devices
Cara Waters Britain's Daily Telegraph newspaper has quickly removed tracking devices from journalists' desks after a backlash from unions and staff.
School kid turns app entrepreneur
Cara Waters How 16-year-old Spencer Porter created an app and got it stocked by Apple.
5 business trends set to shape 2016
Adam Courtenay Futurists predict the top trends that will impact on your small business this year.
Tech IPOs face tough investors
Alex Barinka and Eric Newcomer For investors to pile in tech companies will need to show profitability not just promise.
My business fell into a Google black hole
Cara Waters Small businesses beware. Google can hijack your profitability by blacklisting your company if your SEO is found wanting.
Drone businesses have lift off
Gayle Bryant Drones aren't just for hunting terrorists. They're being developed to assist businesses with everything from preventing shark attacks to pizza delivery.
10 business lessons in 10 years
Sean O'Meara How Sean O'Meara started up ImPOS and turned it into a point of sale software business with $7 million revenue.
Making money out of shark attack paranoia
Kate Jones Aussie entrepreneurs dive into shark deterrence technologies after a sharp rise in attacks.
Why Boots snapped up Rhinomed's anti-snoring device
Cara Waters Aussie business Rhinomed, which makes anti-snoring products, has got its products stocked in Boots pharmacies throughout the UK.
LivingSocial offers a cautionary tale to today's unicorns
Mike Isaac and Katie Benner Rows of empty desks at LivingSocial give a glimpse of what life is like when you are more unicorpse than unicorn.
SMEs most prone to tech disruption, warns IAG
Ruth Liew SMEs are the most likely to distrust large insurers or switch policies at the blink of eye.
Inside a startup pitch night
Paul Wallbank Innovation Bay is about far more than just getting funding for the startups involved.
Online search trumps family and friends
Cara Waters Research shows small businesses are finding the power of online search is more compelling than old-fashioned word-of-mouth recommendations.
O'Dwyer details equity crowdfunding laws
James Eyers Under new laws to be introduced to this year, companies with up to $5 million in assets and turnover will be able to raise $5 million each year.
LinkedIn frustrations lead to Pundit Connect launch
Cara Waters When LinkedIn failed to deliver connections for James Baird he launched online quoting system Pundit Connect.
The rise of robo advisers
Adam Courtenay Robo advice could slash investment costs and eliminate conflicts of interests but will people trust technology with their hard earned cash?
