If there’s one thing the start-up world is full of, its buzzwords. In an industry where speed of disruption and change are the only two constants, many tech trends are here today and sadly, gone tomorrow. So the industry and even the wider community can be forgiven for thinking that Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual […]
The startup world is alive and bustling with entrepreneurs, investors, accelerators and a growing network of support industries. The Startup Economy study undertaken by PwC and commissioned by Google highlights that with the right support and growth, this could contribute over $100 billion to GDP and create over half a million new jobs by 2033. […]
2015 was undoubtedly the year of startups and entrepreneurs. It was the year that took the likes of Uber, Atlassian and Canva to new heights and put the brakes on Dropbox, Snapchat and Twitter. Collaborations between brands and people grew, but so did our need for niche products and individuality. We also saw digital become […]
There are two kinds of startups – those who succeed and others who constantly try. In Britain, at least half the companies fail to last more than five years and in the US, three out of four startups are going bust without managing to turn a profit. The team and leader define the success of […]
“You must spend money to make money”, said Titus Plautus, a Roman playwright from the BC era. This quote that has stood the test of time probably rings truer to those marketing their products or services. For startups trying to grow their business, this is a paradoxical situation. While technology and social media has enabled […]
The last few months, we have been reverse engineering our business, website and services to evolve and the process has been interesting, but challenging.
From Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great and Ghandi to Henry Ford, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Oprah Winfrey; qualities of leaders have inspired us to pursue our dreams and achieve greatness.
Complacency has seen the demise of many brands. It is the worst mistake businesses, especially startups, can make. Yet, it doesn’t get the same share of voice as other challenges.
Pressures on the Australian economy over the coming years will challenge our aim to remain competitive globally. Here’s why we need more women entrepreneurs to help sustain and fuel our growth…
2015 will see us, as a society, work together more than we ever have in the past. Technology, shifting work ethics and the need to deliver greater good has seen collaborative practises going mainstream.
