Entrepreneurs

Business partnerships can help start-ups go the distance

Why start-ups should make partnerships a priority

24 Mar 2017

The jury is still out on whether co-founders influence start-up success, but the benefits from forming strategic partnerships are clear.

The report says encouraging younger people to set up in business will create jobs.

Young entrepreneurs drive small business future in Asia-Pacific: survey

21 Mar 2017

CPA Australia’s 2016 small business survey shows it’s the innovative, younger small business owners who are setting the pace for growth and optimism in the sector.

Think differently! 8 innovative ways to grow your business.

08 Feb 2017

A great idea and a willingness to see the world differently lie behind the success of many entrepreneurs.

A USP can help your practice stand out from the crowd

Does your business have a USP?

27 Jan 2017

A unique selling proposition can help cut through the clutter, but you have to walk the talk.

How they did it

Kaggle's startup advice: Ditch the daydreaming and start doing

01 Jun 2016

When INTHEBLACK first looked at data science start-up Kaggle, it was two-and-a-half years old and had never really faced a setback. Now, at six, Kaggle has shrugged off disappointments and is looking for the next way to grow.

The science whiz challenging the parcel delivery business

01 May 2016

One smart logistics idea led to another for tech entrepreneur James Chin Moody.

Mobile gamer behind Crossy Road explains why overnight success took him 30 years

01 Jun 2016

Hipster Whale’s Matt Hall has hit the jackpot, thanks to a cast of virtual characters playing in traffic.

Women are making waves in the world of start-up technology.

5 innovative start-ups founded by women

01 Dec 2015

Women are in the minority in the field of technology, which makes it all the more impressive that these 5 entrepreneurs have been able to find success with their daring and innovative start-ups.

Follow entrepreneur Steve hui's START-UP journey

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Technical Talk

Explore the alternatives before making decisions around energy use

4 ways to make your business more energy efficient

01 Feb 2017

SPONSORED CONTENT. Keeping an eye on these four areas can help minimise waste and reduce your business’ energy bills.

Why financial advisers must choose their words wisely

06 Dec 2016

Using promotional words like “free”, “guaranteed” and “safe” may attract clients, but they could also have ASIC knocking on your office door. Here’s a quick guide to the dangerous words and doubtful claims used on social media and in promotional materials that can get financial services firms into trouble.

Accountancy is constantly changing in response to client demands

A multi-service succession model for accounting practices

01 Nov 2016

How can you make your practice one that people want to buy when you want to move on? Here three industry professionals explain why a multi-service model could be the best platform for a graceful exit.

SPOTLIGHT ON: FAMILY BUSINESS

Family meetings can help build unity and encourage innovation

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