For those lucky enough or able to, many Australians are now working remotely to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. For some, this involves a shift in the way we work. Slack itself is functioning as a temporary all-remote company, with more than 2,000 people from 18 offices across 10 countries working from home due… Read more »
Many startups already have their teams working from home. While many already operate under flexible working conditions, for others it’s a new experience. So we asked five leaders in the startup sector for their tips on how to get the best out of teams when you’re not together. Here’s what they said. Simon Lee, co-CEO… Read more »
Working from home is already so common it has its own acronym, and it’s about to get even more common still. Companies like Apple, Amazon and Microsoft are now advising employees to “WFH” to avoid exposure to the novel coronavirus. But working from home can be a real challenge for employees who find themselves doing… Read more »
Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S6 is the perfect tool for today’s demanding, always on-the-go lifestyle for those who want to be productive, creative and entertained! It rewrites the rules on tablets and with the support of Samsung’s DeX platform, gives you desktop PC capabilities, offering the best all-around device whether it’s work or play. The Galaxy… Read more »
The transformation of CBD offices into co-working spaces by the likes of WeWork and JustCo has lured solo entrepreneurs out of cafes, creating new demand, with room for plenty more in Australia, according to a senior real estate executive. Kevin George, executive general manager of office, at ASX-listed real estate investment trust Dexus, said the… Read more »
Emma Startup, Dee Behan and Oonagh Geoghegan hope crowdfunding will back a women’s co-working space. A co-working space for women, especially working mums, that will offer an onsite creche; women-focused amenities; and corporate packages designed to help businesses attract female talent is seeking $2.5 million in equity crowdfunding to try and launch in Sydney. Frankly… Read more »
Working with introverts can be frustrating for people who are naturally outgoing. For them, being around people is energizing. For introverts, it’s draining – especially in the workplace. It’s also challenging for us introverts to encounter so many different personalities at work, many of whom are extroverted. I often find myself thinking, “How do these… Read more »
Stakk founder Connor Cameron If gumption is a measure of success, then Connor Cameron is already well on his way to be becoming an Australian unicorn startup founder. The Sydney student sent Startup Daily a media release today with the title “The 17 Year Old CEO Juggling High School with a $100,000 Startup”. It was so polished… Read more »
William Crock, co-founder of Hometime. Sydney-based Airbnb property management services company Hometime has landed a $6 million debt and equity funding deal with Australian technology venture capital firm OneVentures It’s the first deal from the new $100 million OneVentures Fund, launched less than 12 months ago. The fund is a partnership between OneVentures and Viola,… Read more »
Hometime is going from strength to strength, announcing its launch into top tourism markets Byron Bay and the Sunshine Coast.
Founded by 24 year old medical student and ex-cancer patient Nikhil Autar, the Sydney startup was born out of both Autar’s own experiences while sick, and those of friends he lost to illness.
UBank, the digital bank launched by National Australia Bank in 2008, is set to launch intelligent assistant Mia to help customers through their home loan applications.
By Andrew Spence South Australian company ecoJet Engineering has developed a lightweight, portable 20kW micro gas turbine with funds from the Royal Australian Air Force and the South Australian Government. The project aims to replace diesel generators typically used to provide electricity to units in the field. The prototype unit is only about 10 per… Read more »
Looking for your perfect coworking space is a little bit like searching for the perfect share house – it’s important to consider more than just the price.
The short term rental management market is seeing some consolidation, with Sydney-based Hometime acquiring fellow Sydney player Hey Tom. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, however Hey Tom cofounders Joel Cacciotti, Phillip Rose, and Luke Baker will continue to work in the business as part of the Hometime management team. William Crock, cofounder… Read more »
Canva has a new $500 million shareholder – a Sydney private equity firm that previously made a fortune from pet food 
Envato founders exit in $373 million Shutterstock deal 
Outdoor adtech startup Doohly banks $500,000 pre-Seed to speed up digital ad execution 
Breakthrough Victoria invests $37 million to lure US near-space exploration platform World View to Melbourne 
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