Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran

How the co-working space explosion is adapting

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Most people probably already have a pre-conceived idea of what a co-working space is. But are they right?

Shopkins success: Toy retailer Manny Stul wins EY global entrepreneurship award

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Most Australian parents probably haven't heard of Manny Stul, but they will know about his Shopkins.

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New businesses the one bright spot in SME confidence survey

Henry Brydon in the great outdoors.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Small business owners want creative solutions to the challenges they face.

'Whole plant' medical cannabis business raising funds despite political drag

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Raising seed funding for a medical cannabis start-up is just half the battle.

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South Australian entrepreneurs seek to improve refugee lives with Humanihut

A child plays around a temporary refugee camp for displaced Syrians in northern Syria.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran A former soldier and a storage expert from Adelaide might be making global history.

Guard dogs and other uncommon tax write-offs for small businesses

A guard dog can be considered a

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Business owners with guard dogs, works of art or solar systems might be missing out.

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Fast food disruption heats up

Tony Featherstone.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran What happens when ordering food online or eating out each night becomes the norm for more people?

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Swap, buy and sell: Telstra and NAB attempt an online village with ProQuo

NAB executive Leigh O’Neill and Telstra's Andy Ellis are excited about the potential of ProQuo.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Tech start-up ProQuo will capture small businesses need for community and bartering with a 10 per cent fee.

NAB launches new QuickBiz loan scheme to compete with online lenders

All Star Comics Melbourne co-founder and co-owner Troy Varker.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Online lenders have amped up the pressure on the big banks to move quickly on loans.

Senate candidate Michael Kaff believes in self-esteem through small business

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Michael Kaff wants the government to individuals kick off their business ideas.

Rental brokering start-up finds opportunity in 'poorly serviced' industry

Jade Costello and Simone Fleming.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran The 'poorly serviced' rental market has provided an opportunity for two Melbourne women.

How to handle bad online reviews

Prospective customers almost always look at online reviews.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Customers love complaining online, but you don't have to take it lying down.

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Federal Election 2016: Small business mental health a priority

Small business people have a range of mental health risk factors.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Cash flow, managing employees – the pressures on small business people can easily translate to untreated mental health issues.

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Budget 2016: Distiller excise rebate won't lead to cheaper drams in short term

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 05:  Reg Papps at there Ironbark Distillery. A year ago and have already started winning awards on May 5, 2016 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Christopher Pearce/Fairfax Media)

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Budget measures for makers of fine gin, whisky and vodka won't make an immediate impact.

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Mum's Taxi founder George McEncroe seeks crowdfunding for family-oriented rideshare

George McEnroe is starting a new ride share business called Mum's Taxi.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran That one where a comedian started a ride-sharing app for women and children.

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Federal budget 2016: Lower business tax rate to be invested in technology

Futurespace CEO Angela Ferguson says businesses like hers will now enjoy the lowest company tax rate of 27.5 per cent.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Technology and a veggie patch are all flow-on benefits of this year's budget for one medium-sized firm.

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Surprising hub of entrepreneurs in Wagga Wagga

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Meet two women kicking goals in Wagga Wagga.

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Instagram a boon for Australian beauty businesses Trophy Wife and Kester Black

Anna Ross and Chelsea Bagan credit Instagram for their success.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Relying on visuals to sell your business? Look no further than Instagram.

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Election 2016: Labor to pressure banks on comprehensive credit reporting

Shadow small business minister Michelle Rowland says she has a

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran Labor has announced it will force banks to share consumer data in a move aimed at making finance cheaper and more flexible for small business.

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Salvio’s Shoes in Randwick saying farewell after 135 years

It's the end of an era for Salvios, making dance shoes for 135 years.

Bhakthi Puvanenthiran The last handmade dance shoe shop in Australia is closing its doors.

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