Calculated risks are key to business growth, says Australian Centre for Business Growth chair Jana Matthews Business Advice, Coronavirus, Startup Advice Jana Matthews 29 October 2020 If we want to pull out of this recession any time soon, business owners, board members and politicians alike must take calculated risks.
STEM cadetships for women: Why $25 million is a small investment compared to the scale of the challenges to be overcome Analysis, Technology, Training & Development Pi-Shen Seet and Janice Jones 29 October 2020 As part of the JobMaker scheme, the budget allocates $25 million to create pathways to STEM careers for up to 500 women.
Startup funding in Australia sees 50% dip, as investors remain cautious during COVID-19 Analysis, Economy Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 29 October 2020 Startup funding activity in Australia is trending down again, with deals down almost 50% for Q3, compared to 2019.
Whole Kids smashes $500,000 equity crowdfunding goal, securing the likes of Kate Morris and Casey Ellis as backers Funding, Health, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 28 October 2020 Whole Kids has smashed its $500,000 equity crowdfunding goal, securing backing from a whole troop of Aussie business cheerleaders.
Shootsta’s client roster includes Deloitte, Coles, Samsung and DHL: Here’s how it won 100 clients last year Sales, Startup Advice Gary Mitchell 28 October 2020 Many enterprise technology companies have seen significant success from investing in sales early and scaling it with the business.
A waste-reduction move? A savvy cash-grab? Why Apple’s decision to sell the iPhone 12 without a charger is significant Analysis, Sustainability, Technology Michael Cowling and Ritesh Chugh 28 October 2020 Apple has released the iPhone 12 without an accompanying charger or earbuds, and Samsung is reportedly considering a similar move
“Sorely underserved”: Menopause healthcare is a $842 billion market in need of innovation Analysis Jessie Tu 28 October 2020 A new Female Founders Fund report reveals the needs of women experiencing menopause is a US$600 billion untapped opportunity.
How SunDrive is revolutionising solar energy tech, with $8 million in the bank and backing from Mike Cannon-Brookes Energy & Resources, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 27 October 2020 SunDrive has emerged from stealth mode, securing $8 million in VC and grant funding for its next-generation renewable energy tech.
Hugh Williams has interviewed a few thousand people in roles at Microsoft, eBay and Google: Here’s his golden rule for hiring Recruitment & Hiring, Startup Advice Hugh Williams 27 October 2020 The most difficult challenge in scaling a tech company is finding the right people, which is why it is important to hire for competencies.
The startup that built Kayla Itsines’ SWEAT app just developed a smartphone app to combat global biological threats Coronavirus, Health, Startup News, Technology Mia Vidale 26 October 2020 The SuspectED app allows public health professionals and in-field responders to deliver evidence of emerging biological threats worldwide.
