30 November, 2012

Servcorp wins 2012 Australian Export Award

Servcorp has been voted Australia's most successful Large Services exporter in the 2012 Australian Export Awards.

The award tops off a big year for Servcorp, as it introduces new services and continues its strong overseas expansion, adding 18 new cities and four new floors to its global portfolio of Serviced and Virtual offices.

The Large Services Award recognises outstanding export achievement by established companies with annual sales of $15 million and more. 2012 saw a very high standard of competition, with Servcorp beating renowned companies including Aconex, Airnorth, Taspen Medical and Cardno to win the award.

Servcorp COO Marcus Moufarrige says the win is recognition of Servcorp as an Australian and global success story, and of having the courage to invest and expand throughout the recent downturn.

"It is fantastic to see the hard work of our staff recognised through this award, particularly those in our three biggest export markets of China, Japan and the Middle East. We also thank our customers for their support over the past year," Mr Moufarrige says.

29 November, 2012

Australian Startup 99designs Extends its Reach Further in Europe

99designs has extended its reach into Europe, launching 99designs.fr and opening a French office

via The PR Group http://www.techinasia.com/australia-99designs-france/

Vote

It's not too late to vote in the General Assembly Tech Awards! Get your votes in for Ned Dwyer, Ivan Lim and PJ Murray from Tweaky! Tweaky and Flippa are also up for Best Website App!

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28 November, 2012

A flipping fortune: get snapped up for millions

Proving you have traction is vital if you want to flip your startup for a fortune, entrepreneur Mark Harbottle says

via The PR Group http://www.theage.com.au/small-business/startup/a-flipping-fortune-get-snapped-up-for-millions-20121128-2ad7a.html

26 November, 2012

Mark Harbottle: How to hire talent for start-ups

In @BRW today, great advice on hiring talent for your start-up from @99designs founder Mark Harbottle cc @daxatron

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24 November, 2012

Servcorp expands to Brookfield Place | WA Business News

Servcorp has ramped up its investment in Australia, launching three new serviced offices in Paramatta, Perth and Melbourne

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Servcorp expands to Brookfield Place | WA Business News

Servcorp has ramped up its investment in Australia, launching there new serviced offices in Paramatta, Perth and Melbourne

via The PR Group http://www.wabusinessnews.com.au/article/Servcorp-expands-to-Brookfield-Place

23 November, 2012

Forget Click Frenzy, now the real bargains start with the US's Black Friday, Cyber Monday

News.com.au's Sarah Michael reports on Mozo research into the best bargains this Christmas: http://www.news.com.au/money/money-matters/forget-click-frenzy-now-the-real-bargains-start-with-the-uss-black-friday-cyber-monday/story-e6frfmd9-1226522741204

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22 November, 2012

Voyeur : November 2012, Page 1

Turn to page 103 of this month's issue of Virgin Australia's Voyeur magazine for a fascinating feature on five steps to startup success, mentioning 99designs!

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#Clickfail’s silver lining

Gabby Leibovich from @catchoftheday share his thoughts with @brw on #clickfrenzy and lessons for retailers #online #retail

via The PR Group http://www.brw.com.au/p/sections/fyi/clickfail_silver_lining_hy72JyMlCdDjOLyZ7DTnVM

21 November, 2012

The Click Frenzy crash: The lessons for start-ups

Click Frenzy Failure – Lessons From Catch Of The Day Co-founder Gabby Leibovich: Internet:

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OzForex gives a new meaning to going digital

Going digital had new meaning for OzForex when company directors had to fly to the US to be fingerprinted as part of the regulatory process http://bit.ly/107VSxY

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http://www.brw.com.au/p/industry/ozforex_gives_new_meaning_to_going_o16BHU4RHcOq72e6933amK

The US may be the biggest market in the world but many industries are fragmented along state lines, creating new challenges as well as opportunities for companies looking to launch in the States says OzForex

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20 November, 2012

No reason for firms to store their data in Asia

Servcorp COO Marcus Moufarrige explains why Australia should start looking beyond its borders: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/cloud-computing/no-reason-for-firms-to-store-their-data-in-asia/story-fn8lu7wm-1226519807877

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Click frenzy for online sales - Today Tonight - Yahoo!7 News

As shoppers get ready for a buying frenzy @catchoftheday kicks of the deals at 11am today. IPad mini's for $229, yes please! #online #retail #deals

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18 November, 2012

» Hiring right puts start-up ahead of competition Dynamic Business

Too many start-ups discount the need to invest in quality staff early in the piece, but that’s one mistake Dave Slutzkin was determined not to make when setting up Flippa

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16 November, 2012

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General Assembly's Web Awards are now open for voting! Be sure to get your votes in for Flippa and Tweaky who are nominated in multiple categories!

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Doing well in App Store 'like winning Tattslotto'

Doing well in App Store 'like winning Tattslotto' - great article from Cynthia Karena about app development in Australia

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15 November, 2012

A winning world view | Australia Unlimited

Excellent article on Australian Unwired profiling Mark Harbottle and the rapid growth of 99designs and Flippa

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Online payments service Braintree lands in Australia, as its international rollout continues

Accel Partners backed online payments service Braintree lands in Australia, as its international rollout continues.

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How to ... know your weaknesses

How to know your weakness. Good points raised by @Daxatron via @brw #startups #99designs

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Click go the market shares, click, click, click

@Pookiman shares with thoughts with @BRW how a well executed online strategy can deliver great returns to a business #online #retail #social #catchoftheday

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14 November, 2012

99designs Designer Survey: How to Woo a Designer Customer Blog

99designs has released the results from its designer survey. Can you guess the top five companies designers want to work for? Or what desigers' pet peeves are when it comes to client relationships? The answers may surprise you!

via The PR Group http://99designs.com/business-blog/how-to-woo-a-designer/

10 November, 2012

Succeeding with other people’s ideas

Succeeding with other people's ideas. It all comes down to execution. #catchoftheday

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09 November, 2012

Tweaky launches The $500 Startup for tech-shy entrepreneurs

Tweaky launches the $500 startup for tech shy entrepreneurs #startups

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Tweaky launches The $500 Startup for tech-shy entrepreneurs

Tweaky launches the $500 startup for tech shy entrepreneurs #startups

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OzForex on Reddit

Jim Vrondas from OzForex has just done a very useful Q&A in Reddit's Ausfinance section. Here's a sample:

Q: So according to The Age, the Reserve bank is now printing money to weaken the dollar are there any currencies/economies that aren't trying to weaken themselves that would appear to be smart to invest in?

A: With the developed economies so weak the focus by policy makers around the world has certainly been to try and export their way to growth, a devalued or low currency (it is all relative really) is an important (easy but not cheap) tool.

In summary they have adopted the Chinese weak currency policy without trying to be labelled a currency manipulator.

Rather than trying to pick the currency that is NOT being weakened its best to think of FX as a simultaneous exchange of two currencies so picking one that is likely to depreciate less than another is probably a wiser standpoint. So looking at cross rates like AUD/EUR or GBP/JPY as opposed to the majors might be a better alternative.


Head on over to ask questions of your own.

08 November, 2012

Snakk Media to list on NZAX - Business - NZ Herald News

Derek Handley's Snakk Media to list on NZAX via @nzherald #mobile #advertising

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06 November, 2012

Asia beckons for SMEs happy to vist

Asia beckons for SMEs happy to visit (paywall) via @AFR

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05 November, 2012

How to tap into the world of apps

Steve Fanale gives his tips on how to make money from applications for smartphones or digital tablets #apps #mobile via @smh

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02 November, 2012

At last, an incubator for apps

Reading "At last, an incubator for apps," via @brw cc @TheAppVillage #apps #mobile

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01 November, 2012

Business Breakfast Forum 2012

John Durie and The Catch Group CEO Paul Reining discuss the power of social media in retail.#social #retail #online

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