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Bringing investors into your start-up will be one of the most important decisions you will make about your company.   Raising money through…

The ultimate goal of a start-up is to be successful, profitable, scalable and saleable.   The first few years are typically the toughest ti…

You’ve got an idea that you want to bring to realisation, what’s the first thing you think of?   “Where will we get the money from?�…

Building your start-up team is one of the biggest decisions that you will make.   Who will you trust with your big idea?   You need a step…

When you have an idea for a start-up, it is one of the most exciting times of your life. Everything is new and fresh and the world is at you…

It’s usually at this time of the year when business owners sit down and start working on next year’s budget. For most businesses, one of…

In my last blog, I addressed the issue every new business owner faces of where to obtain their start-up capital. I focused in particular on …

Start-ups typically have limited access to external funds to support getting their business off the ground. Formalised channels that establi…

At a macro level, last night’s announcements provide nothing new for SMEs and lack any measures to stimulate business confidence and the i…

Most business owners struggle with producing a budget. There are a couple of reasons for this. How many of these statements have you made wh…

With over 600 grants and a combined value of about $50 billion in cash available to businesses in Australia, grants should be part of every …

The X factor is the edge in your business that will give you a significant advantage over your competitors.   The X factor is the sweet spo…