Many founders have a fear of success. Why aren’t we talking more about it?
The fear of failure follows entrepreneurs around like a shadow. But what’s not spoken about enough is many founders’ deep-rooted fear of success.
Five insider tips for getting the most from a startup accelerator program
While the number of accelerator programs has exploded, the collective wisdom around how to best utilise them has not.
How hedging can make you more persuasive and benefit your business
Contrary to what we might assume, new research reveals it’s the type of hedge, rather than whether we hedge, that can damage persuasion.
My biggest mistake: Spiro Rokos, co-founder and CTO of Slyp
Slyp is an automated ‘smart’ receipt company co-founded by Spiro Rokos, Paul Weingarth and Mike Boyd that was first inspired by a 50cm long receipt handed out at a department store in 2016.
The ATO has updated its guidance on business valuations. Here’s what you need to know to avoid tax penalties
Whether you’re preparing for succession, planning a restructure, or thinking about selling, the ATO will have questions about the value of your business.
How two friends took Elite Eleven Sporting from packing orders in a bedroom to a $20 million activewear brand
Melbourne-based activewear company Elite Eleven Sporting has created a $20 million retail empire by embracing app shopping as a future channel for all e-commerce.
Three Linktree insights that show it’s a good time to diversify your revenue streams
With the cash rate continuing to rise, business owners and entrepreneurs are strategically searching for new ways to diversify revenue streams, says LinkedIn founder Anthony Zaccaria.
Six business lessons HungryHungry learnt from a tumultuous 2022
When you lead a successful tech startup, it’s easy to think of “growth at all costs” as a defacto business plan. But that's not always the best route to go down.
AfterWork Ventures’ Jessy Wu on how startup founders can better communicate with their investors
Providing excellent written monthly updates is a great way to build investors’ confidence. Here are six tips that will likely put you in the top 10% of investor comms.
Heaps Normal co-founder Andy Miller on how to find and cultivate your first believers
Part of the job of being a founder is harnessing your belief in your business to ignite belief in others, says Heaps Normal co-founder Andy Miller.
My biggest mistake: Ian Jensen-Muir, CEO of Genesis Health + Fitness
Given Genesis Health + Fitness’s track record, Ian Jensen-Muir has obviously made a lot of good decisions, but he says it hasn’t all been personal bests, and one of his biggest mistakes was one he encountered early on in the business.
How to grow your business’s market share during an economic downturn
History has shown businesses that continue to invest in their marketing when the economy is down are the ones that thrive when spending is back up.