MYOB’s new CEO Greg Ellis doesn’t believe in the well-worn startup maxim ‘fail fast’. “I really hate the expression,” Ellis said revealing he’s instilling new drive and vigour in the teams at the now privately-owned accountancy software business. His predecessor, Tim Reed, who spent a decade in the top job before calling time last September,… Read more »
There’s no denying being your own boss is the career choice of today. People of all ages are drawn to the idea of running their own business – and this is especially true for young people. NAB recently found one in two young Australians aspire to have their own business and while being an entrepreneur… Read more »
MYOB CEO Tim Reed is stepping down after 12 years in charge of the Australian accounting software company. Reed, recently returned from holidays after the ASX delisting of the business following its acquisition in May by an affiliate of US private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), will stay on as an advisor and… Read more »
Square has integrated its services with MYOB’s accounting solutions, completing its plan to integrate with all major accounting solutions in Australia.
Guy Kawasaki loves Australia; between the gun control, the fact we don’t have to show identification to take a domestic flight, and compulsory voting, he reckons it’s a pretty good place to be.
Aussie founders have a chance to rub shoulders with startup royalty and hear from over 70 speakers at the first-ever Startup Grind Asia Pacific event, presented by MYOB.
MYOB CEO Tim Reed took the opportunity to praise the brand’s community of accountants and bookkeepers for their unwavering support of small business at the keynote opening address at MYOB Partner Connect in Melbourne.
Rent, the company behind rental listings platform Rent.com.au, is set to acquire RentPay, a payments system for the rental market, from cloud accounting software provider MYOB for $425,000 in cash.
Looking to provide an easy avenue for consumers to browse and buy all manner of ethical products is Delpino’s, an ‘ethical department store’.
According to a report published by the ABC earlier this year, the retail sales value of Fairtrade products in Australia has increased by 70 percent over the last five years to reach more than $260 million, with consumers steadily becoming more aware of the impact their purchases can have. Of course, there is more to… Read more »
The Rural Business Collective is an online community offering startups and small businesses mentorship opportunities, collaboration and advice.
Within Australia’s major cities, the startup scene is becoming increasingly more connected and collaborative. Taking another step forward this direction, this week saw the NSW Government announced the launch of a $35 million startup hub within Sydney’s CBD. Regional Australia, however, faces some difficulties in facilitating strong connectivity between businesses, namely due to the natural… Read more »
AppiWork works with startups, government departments, and other businesses to build their apps and systems, while also creating its own internal apps, too.
With a new baby in tow, Zoe and Isao Hida made the decision to move from Sydney back to Zoe’s hometown of Bathurst, in northwest NSW, at the height of the global financial crisis. They weren’t the only ones to make the switch; between the financial climate being what it was, and the relaxed, family… Read more »
Practice Ignition has announced the close of a $5 million Series A round, with the funds to help fuel the startup’s international growth.
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