What a small tech company must not learn from big tech layoffs
The layoffs might seem to be running counter to these values, but they’re happening against an established track record. Smaller tech companies don’t have the luxury of a track record.
My client didn’t have a plan, so I fired them
If you want to achieve anything with your business or project, you need to have a plan in place, writes startup adviser Joan Westenberg.
What I wish I knew before I started crowdfunding platform PledgeMe
We’re nearing our eighth birthday at PledgeMe... and it's got me thinking about what I wish I had known when I first entered the startup world.
How a culture of experimentation can help your business grow
A culture of experimentation is something that Jeff Bezos, founder and chief at Amazon, attributes as a key driver in Amazon’s success.
Surviving business ownership: What to do when the going gets tough
Aside from sheer determination alone, there are plenty of ways to make your business work, even if success feels out of reach.
The power of passion: Naked Wines’ co-founder reflects on what made the startup successful
Sitting back at the dining table where it all began, Naked Wines' co-founder Peta Jecks reflects on what made the disruptive startup so successful.
No silver bullet: Four steps to find the perfect sales and marketing channel for your startup
Whether you’re the founder or marketing and sales director, if you’ve got a great product you’ll be wondering what channel will work best for selling it.
You’ve been served: Three things businesses can learn from the Australian Open
With the Australian Open heading toward the finals, and excitement building, there are three business lessons worth exploring.
“It’s not a race”: Seven business lessons from a baby-sleepwear brand founder
As we prepare to celebrate ergoPouch's 10-year anniversary, here are the most important lessons learnt in our journey so far.
“Cry me a river”: Guy Kawasaki calls on Aussie startups to ‘get over’ tall poppy syndrome
Former Apple chief evangelist Guy Kawasaki says entrepreneurs should ‘get over’ tall poppy syndrome, and focus on running their businesses.
Why you should hire a ‘strategic hustler’, and other key marketing advice
Are you unsure about which marketing or sales role to hire for first? Here's a guide to recruiting the right person for the right role at the right time.
In a perfect world: Canva’s Melanie Perkins dreams about the future of Australian startups
Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins imagines an Australia where students are inspired and empowered to solve the world's biggest problem.