Axing of SME patent regime paves the way for ideas theft, ombudsman warns
The government is planning to move ahead with a bid to axe an SME patent regime set up to make it easier for businesses to invest.
State by state: An August update on Australia’s property markets
After a two-year slide, the latest stats show we're at or near the bottom of this property cycle. Here's a breakdown, state by state.
State by state: A July update on Australia’s property markets
This month, almost everyone involved in property has noticed a marked change in consumer confidence, buyer enquiries and general interest.
How a nose for innovation saw Iris Smit reject a Shark Tank deal and bag $10 million in revenue instead
Beauty entrepreneur Iris Smit was offered $300,000 on Shark Tank, but turned down investor Andrew Banks and went out on her own.
Goodbye golf days: How tech-savvy millennials are killing investment managers
A new generation of millennial investors is killing long lunches, golf days and other engagement strategies. What does this mean for investment managers?
State by state: A June update on Australia’s property markets
Aussie property markets have been buoyed by the results of the Federal election, falling interest rates and APRA loosening lending restrictions.
Government’s $2 billion SME finance fund critiqued by Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission has taken a swipe at the government's $2 billion Business Securitisation Fund, questioning whether it is in the public interest.
State by state: A May update on Australia’s property markets
Nationally property markets have been falling since mid-2017 and are now 10% down from their peak. But how much further are property prices likely to fall?
TAM, SAM and SOM: Learn your lingo so you can woo investors
Getting Investment depends on a founders’ ability to paint a picture of the vision and gather research that shows support for and validates the concept.
State by state: An April update on Australia’s property markets
It looks like this will be the biggest and longest national decline in home values for almost 40 years (or since records began in 1980).
The four property investing fundamentals you need to know
Whether you’re an early- or late-stage investor, have a high- or low-risk tolerance, there are four fundamental philosophies you should understand.
Gender-lens investing: Why women are increasingly front of mind for investors
Gender-lens investing incorporates an analysis of gender risks in investment decisions in the same way as an analysis of other risks.