Built it and they will come: It’s a lie that we need to remove from our startup ecosystem. Despite the launch of courses, countless articles and ongoing mentorship, startups still (as a whole) aren’t great at early stage marketing. While some have turned a corner, many founders still believe that their killer idea will generate… Read more »
Last week, on the back of BlueChilli’s shift in strategic direction away from early-stage startups, a leading Australian newspaper suggested that support for startups in Australia is going backwards. These reports perpetuate two myths. That support for startups can be measured by the number of accelerators or early stage funding available. And that, by extension,… Read more »
Entrepreneurship is not smooth sailing. All founders agree on that. But how do you cope? The essential step in overcoming entrepreneurial stress is to accept that anxiety is normal. Here are three ways to address the problem. Recognise the normality of anxiety This may seem strange, but it is one of the most significant… Read more »
Oliver. Romulus Films/Columbia Pictures People are the foundation of any business. When employees are performing at the top of their game, the results are outstanding – but the bedrock of that performance is trust. When employees know they are being paid correctly, it feeds a healthy company culture founded on reliability and honesty. Compliance is… Read more »
Most founders are born optimists. Such optimism spurs entrepreneurs to leave the security of their guaranteed salary and abandon four weeks of annual leave and 10 days sick leave to chase a dream of being their own boss and building an empire. Because the odds of success are not exactly compelling, a realist might… Read more »
Traditional methods of valuing a business often assume the firm is a “going concern” with a track record of performance, or has solid forward projections upon which to rely. In many instances established valuation methods simply could not be applied to a start-up scenario. In response, different methods were developed, including five we discuss here:… Read more »
What is it that makes it possible for certain founders to build global companies like Atlassian, Canva and Airwallex, when so many fail? It’s the multi-billion dollar question facing every startup sector across the world. It’s not just about having a viable idea, because many evolve considerably from their conception to when they go… Read more »
Demo Days are a right of passage for companies that graduate from an accelerator or incubator program, or in Antler’s case, a startup generator program. These events are an opportunity for the teams which have participated in the program to reveal the traction they have made and to capture the interest of investors, in order… Read more »
We often hear that one of the most important drivers of a woman’s success is marrying the right person. Studies show that people who end up with reliable partners tend to perform better at work, earn more promotions, make more money and in general, feel more satisfied with their jobs. Yet there are other people… Read more »
In tech hubs around the world, a “successful entrepreneur” label is synonymous with building something from the ground up, following a passion, and funding the business on credit card debt until that first round of venture capital is wired into the bank. In the tech world, the glory story is about entrepreneurs who bet… Read more »
While thousands of Australian school students took to the streets to demand urgent action against “climate wrecking” projects using fossil fuels, BHP executives on the other side of the world are preparing for a showdown of their own. The world’s largest miner will try to convince shareholders that its climate change plans are an… Read more »
Getting the right balance of social media in our lives is a responsibility we all must face says Vamp’s Aaron Brooks If I asked you how much sleep you should get every night, you’d be able to answer. Or how many pieces of fruit and vegetables you should eat and how many steps… Read more »
Spark Festival has kicked off and it’s a great time for startups and entrepreneurs to access advice, support and connection in a like-minded community. It can be daunting to leave behind the security of a nine-to-five job to bring a unique business idea to life in the unpredictable landscape of the startup world. For those… Read more »
From co-founder break-ups to startup burn-out, the path of the founder can be fraught with stress. A study conducted by American researcher Michael Freeman suggests that even before founders set-up shop they have a pre-existing vulnerability to stress. His 2015 study of 242 entrepreneurs found that a higher proportion of founders reported a lifetime history… Read more »
The traditional banking sector has well and truly been disrupted. In a recent PwC report on how fintech is shaping financial services, it estimates the cumulative global investment in the space could exceed 150 billion over the next few years. So, what exactly is it that fintech is bringing to the table to warrant all… Read more »
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