Friday 28 January

Today on StartupSmart, business advisory doyen Marc Peskett examines why so many start-ups fail to secure Government grants, given the relatively large amount of cash on offer.

If you’ve convinced yourself that your business has no chance of landing a grant, Peskett’s piece may open your eyes to a funding avenue that doesn’t involve banks or investors.

Elsewhere today, we explain what it takes to start-up in one of Australia’s booming trades – landscape gardening – and mentor Deb Templar ponders whether good salespeople are born or made. 

Oliver Milman, editor