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Coffee pod companies raise concerns about pitch from company that secured $2.5 million Shark Tank deal
Three coffee capsule producers, including a Smart50 alumnus, have penned a joint statement about the business that recently secured a record…
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Music streaming startup SoundCloud is cutting 40% of its staff and closing major offices
SoundCloud, the hugely popular music streaming service, announced on Thursday that it is cutting 173 staff members, which amounts to 40% of …
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“Crowdfunding on steroids”: The new ‘initial coin offering’ craze explained
Today initial coin offerings are raising millions of dollars in the blink of an eye, but just 12 months ago, mentioning an ‘ICO’ would have…
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Should you do away with the annual performance review?
By Michelle Brown, University of Melbourne.
For many employees the end of the financial year signals performance review time. The dreade…
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Business Advice
Building a business from nothing: Ten company founders on the early days
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Startup News & Analysis
South Australian government appoints Blue Sky to manage $50 million VC fund
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Business Advice
Bellamy’s blow as China suspends exports … Branson aims for 2018 space trip … US Uber customers to be penalised for long waits
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Economy
What is the economic value of the Great Barrier Reef?
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Partner Content
What you need to know about online finance providers
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Property
Nine reasons why you shouldn’t buy an investment property
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Business Advice
Magic tricks to help you convince any investor
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Startup News & Analysis
Startup Muster aiming to connect startups with supporters through its 2017 survey
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Business Advice
Why staying healthy is the ultimate tip for a successful business
ENTREPRENEURS
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Zambrero founder Sam Prince on giving away 15 million meals, and how Australia should be teaching entrepreneurs better
The founder of Mexican fast food business Zambrero says young Aussie entrepreneurs need to be protected from “charlatans” who promise to…
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Innovation, Startup News & Analysis
Women make up less than one in five global startup founders: That’s a massive missed opportunity
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Entrepreneurs, Startup News & Analysis
Gen George sells OneShift to recruitment company Programmed and sets her sights on fresh adtech startup tamme
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Startup News & Analysis
Vero co-founder Chris Hexton on the pitch approach that secured $4 million from Square Peg Capital
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