Seven Australian equity crowdfunding platforms, including Birchal, OnMarket and Equitise, have received Australian Financial Services licences for crowd-sourced funding services, opening the door to a new form of funding for startups and businesses locally. At the end of 2017, a number of equity crowdfunding businesses had applied with hopes of locking down a financial services license to […]
Despite some questionable uses (looking at you, smart toaster), the Internet of Things (IoT) has continued to be a strong area of development and innovation in the tech world. One only needs to look at the offering from this year’s Consumer Electronics Conference (CES) to see the widespread use of the technology. More than 11 […]
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella admits the company was “perhaps a little late” to face one of the most disruptive technological shifts of this era, but says it has secured success anyway. In a sit-down interview with Bloomberg Businesweek in December, Nadella reflected that Microsoft was a high-margin business dealing with data centre software, but […]
Legal experts are urging businesses to train their staff in up-to-date social media policies this year, after activewear brand Lorna Jane won a two-year legal battle in November against a former employee who claimed the company was responsible for the psychiatric impacts of bullying at work. Former Brisbane store manager Amy Robinson filed a legal […]
Seeking out what makes you unique, using it to your advantage and having the confidence to back yourself could provide the spark that is often needed to create personal and professional opportunities. Former pro wrestler Mike Kinney, aka “Cowboy Gator Magraw”, has shared his experiences pursuing his ambition to break into the world of pro […]
The lives of YouTube and Instagram stars can often look glamorous, but behind the scenes of making it a full-time job are challenges few know about. Rachael Brook’s transition from makeup artist to social media influencer was a steep learning curve. “My biggest challenge, particularly from starting at a young age was learning to do […]
The former chief executive and managing director of iconic Australian footwear brand RM Williams has joined the Queensland University of Technology’s Creative Enterprise Australia (CEA) startup hub, where he hopes to help fill the gaps for young entrepreneurs breaking into the creative tech and fashion space. Hamish Turner headed up RM Williams as its managing […]
The former chief executive and managing director of iconic Australian footwear brand RM Williams has joined the Queensland University of Technology’s Creative Enterprise Australia (CEA) startup hub, where he hopes to help fill the gaps for young entrepreneurs breaking into the creative tech and fashion space. Hamish Turner headed up RM Williams as its managing […]
It’s that dreaded moment on the shop floor every summer retail worker can relate to. One moment you’re humming along to Michael Buble’s Christmas album, the next you’re confronted with a foul-mouthed tirade from an irate customer. Now the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association is fighting back, with a new national advertising campaign urging customers […]
Professional services firms are being urged to train their staff on email security procedures after two Queensland law firms have reportedly lost “millions” to hackers in a complex scheme tricking them into paying funds to scammers. The Brisbane Times reports the Queensland Law Society has issued a warning to firms in the region after at […]
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