2012: The year in tech deals

2012: The year in tech deals with the Catch Group active on the acquisition front via @smh #catchoftheday #deals

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What's hot for 2013

What's hot for 2013: Rhys Evans from @thomasduryea shares his thoughts.

via The PR Group http://www.theage.com.au/it-pro/business-it/whats-hot-for-2013-20121218-2bkku.html

OzForex plans US expansion

@OzForex talks to @australian about their growth ad plans to double their size over next 4 years

via The PR Group http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/markets/ozforex-plans-us-expansion/story-e6frg916-1226539970682

» Ensuring your website can handle increased traffic after a promotion Dynamic Business

Flippa's Dave Slutzkin talks about how the business was able to handle an increase in traffic during its first Cyber Monday sale

via The PR Group http://www.dynamicbusiness.com.au/sales-and-marketing/ensuring-your-website-can-handle-increased-traffic-after-a-promotion-19122012.html

How to get the designer you want (and get the best out of them)

99designs' Jason Sew Hoy talks about how marketers can get the best out of a designer in Marketing Magazine

via The PR Group http://www.marketingmag.com.au/blogs/how-to-get-the-designer-you-want-and-get-the-best-out-of-them-29520/#.UM6tl4OTxy2

Tweaky founder: turning a hackathon win into a funded startup, building a hand-picked marketplace

Ned Dwyer from Tweaky speaks to From Little Things about turning a hackathon win into a fully fledged startup

via The PR Group http://fromlittlethings.co/2012/12/12/tweaky-founder-turning-a-hackathon-win-into-a-funded-startup-building-a-hand-picked-marketplace/

Everybody loves a bargain on the internet

eCommerce King, Gabby Leibovich shares his tips on how to run a successful online sales promotion

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Windows open on a healthy future

Windows open on a healthy future for Western Health

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Meet Tweaky, Anthill 2012 Cool Company Award Winner [Online Business Category]

Congratulations to Tweaky for taking out the online business category at the Anthill 2012 Cool Company Awards!

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Flippa launches new listing process

Flippa has launched a new listing process making life easier for its customers buying and selling websites

via The PR Group http://www.itwire.com/it-industry-news/market/57791-flippa-launches-new-listing-process

Cloud computing costs: do they stack up?

Cloud computing costs. Do they stack up? Rhys Evans from @ThomasDuryea weighs into the debate #cloud

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Melbourne design start-up holds headhunters at bay

99designs' Patrick Llewellyn talks to the AFR about holding headhunters at bay

via The PR Group http://www.afr.com/p/technology/melbourne_design_start_up_holds_n3VuYwm6M19NmzuVOZqnVM?fb_action_ids=10151344776219047&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=ticker&action_object_map=%7B%2210151344776219047%22%3A432304373504044%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210151344776219047%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

Instagram: The new kind of product placement

Is Instagram the new kind of product placement? Great story from Claire Connelly with comments from Snakk Media's Andrew Jacobs

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Build-your-own mobile app: is it worth it?

Build-your-own mobile app: is it worth it? via @smh cc @thomasdureya #apps

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Homeowners too shy to haggle on their mortgages, survey shows

Mozo.com.au has a new service to help Australians who are too nervous to negotiate their home loans: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/homeowners-too-shy-to-haggle-on-their-mortgages-survey-shows/story-fndo2izk-1226528438601

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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.

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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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

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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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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

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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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

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The Click Frenzy crash: The lessons for start-ups

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

via The PR Group http://www.startupsmart.com.au/internet/the-click-frenzy-crash-the-lessons-for-start-ups/201211218248.html

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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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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» 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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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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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.

via The PR Group http://thenextweb.com/au/2012/11/15/online-payments-service-braintree-expands-to-australia/?utm_campaign=social+media&utm_source=Twitter&awesm=tnw.to_n0Q3v&utm_medium=share+button&utm_content=Online+payments+service+Braintree+lands+in+Australia%2C+as+its+international+rollout+continues

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

via The PR Group http://www.brw.com.au/p/sections/features/click_go_the_market_shares_click_T5MZY9FKRFTh1Paa8s9etL?hl

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/

Succeeding with other people’s ideas

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

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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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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.

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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Asia beckons for SMEs happy to vist

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

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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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At last, an incubator for apps

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

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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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Crazy Deals

To celebrate its 6th Birthday, CatchOfTheDay is giving away $150,000 of free stuff. Check it out! #ACA #deals

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The Windows 8 App Store Is Growing By 500 Apps A Day

The Windows 8 App Store Is Growing By 500 Apps A Day #apps

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AppVillage: A reminder of our appy future, and its democratisation

Appvillage: a reminder of our appy future and its democratisation #apps #mobile #startups

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10 Things You Didn't Know Dropbox Could Do

We love @Dropbox and are putting this handy Dropbox tips into play right now (via @Mashable)

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Top grocery shopping apps

Top grocery shopping apps featuring @groceryrun #apps #mobile

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Takeaway discount deals - Today Tonight - Yahoo!7 News

Looking for a easy dining option this weekend, why not give @eatnow a go, as featured on #TodayTonight

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Cloud brings a deluge of data to feed ideas

Cloud brings deluge of data to feed. With comment from @thomasduryea

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How the recruitment process became inhumane

How the recruitment process became inhumane. @catchoftheday talks about the value of social media as a recruitment tool

via The PR Group http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/worklife/how-the-recruitment-process-became-inhumane/story-fn7j1dox-1226503199813

Figuring out Windows 8

Figuring out Windows 8? Thomas Duryea Consulting shares some useful tips http://tinyurl.com/8fbfwoc #windows8

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Online furniture business proves a surprise hit

Online furniture proves to be a surprise hit #online #retail

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Retail - the showroom for online shopping

Snakk's Emily Rogers talks about the advent of "showrooming" and how retailers can support its smartphone owning customers.

via The PR Group http://www.bandt.com.au/opinion/retail-the-showroom-for-online-shopping

IBISWorld Names Milan Direct Number One in Online Furniture

IBISWorld report names @milandirect number one in Aussie online furniture bit.ly/UuVtVw #ecommerce #onlineretail

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Big four banks officially 1% nicer after passing RBA's interest cut

Big four banks officially "1% nicer" according to Mozo.com.au data

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How to restructure your business

How to restructure your business. Paul Wilson, CEO Blocks Global shares his experience with @BRW

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Venture-Backed Catch Group Gobbles Food Delivery Service EatNow

Venture-Backed Catch Group Gobbles Food Delivery Service EatNow #deals #online

via The PR Group http://blogs.wsj.com/dealjournalaustralia/2012/10/18/venture-backed-catch-group-gobbles-food-delivery-service-eatnow/

EatNow the catch of the day for Packer's deal-hungry retailer

EatNow the catch of the day or Packer's deal-hungry retailer #deals #online

via The PR Group http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/companies/eatnow-the-catch-of-the-day-for-packers-deal-hungry-retailer/story-fn91v9q3-1226498120348

Online furniture war: IKEA drops prices by half, but report warns profits to become rarer

Online furniture war: IKEA drops prices, but #MilanDirect still dominates the market according to IBIS Research report #online # retail

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Online is the new frontier for groceries

Online is the new frontier for groceries via @smh #groceryrun #mobile #apps

via The PR Group http://www.smh.com.au/business/online-is-the-new-frontier-for-groceries-20121016-27nwr.html

Servcorp wins NSW Export Awards 2012

Huge congratulations to Servcorp for winning the Large Services Award at the 50th NSW Premier's Export Awards 2012!

The award tops off a wonderful 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 Macquarie Group, Pactel International, The Trust Company and W E Smith Engineering 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.

"At Servcorp, we not only export our own services, but we empower other Australian businesses to export theirs, by providing them with the advanced infrastructure, support and presence of a multinational organisation without the financial investment or risk," Marcus says.

Accel Partners, Carlyle-Backed OzForex Inks Deal With Travelex

Accel Partners, Carlyle-Backed OzForex strikes online payment deal with Travelex http://tinyurl.com/8sgk67w

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GroceryRun introduces m-commerce | IR News | Inside Retail

GroceryRun introduces m-commerce for shoppers on the go via @ @InsideRetailau #mobile #retail

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AppVillage Seeks $1 Million in Seed Funding

Great article from WSJ Deal Journal Australia about AppVillage's plans to seek $1 million in seed funding

via The PR Group http://blogs.wsj.com/dealjournalaustralia/2012/10/12/appvillage-seeks-1-million-in-seed-funding/

App incubator AppVillage launches with $250,000 seed backing

App incubator AppVillage launches with seed backing #apps #startup

via The PR Group http://www.startupsmart.com.au/funding/app-incubator-appvillage-launches-with-$250000-seed-backing/201210117852.html?utm_source=StartupSmart&utm_campaign=f41a687230-Friday_12_+October_2012&utm_medium=email

App incubator AppVillage launches with $250,000 seed backing

App incubator AppVillage launches with seed backing #apps #startup

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How small companies can win big clients

How small companies can win big clients. Great read in today's BRW with comment from Andrew Thomas, CEO @thomasduryea cc @jane_lindhe

via The PR Group http://www.brw.com.au/p/sections/features/how_small_companies_can_win_big_sHz9E3TTi3YbQpMSlBpBiP?hl

Serious and 'boring' eBay logo drives designers to come up with alternatives

99designs' Jason Aiken speaks to B&T about eBay's new logo and shares why they've asked its design community to have another shot at designing it.

via The PR Group http://www.bandt.com.au/news/creative/serious-and-boring-ebay-logo-drives-designers-to-c

Super savings

12 mths on from launch & @groceryrun is delivering more brands & even bigger savings. Check it out on A Current Affair #online #retail

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Turns out you didn't actually hate those Commonwealth Bank ads

Turns out you didn't actually hate those Commonwealth Bank ads according to @mozo_au People's Choice Awards http://tinyurl.com/8lv6o92

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Growth of Cloud a reflection of a push towards Opex models: Thomas Duryea

Growth of Cloud a reflection of a push towards Opex models: Thomas Duryea #cloud cc@thomasduryea

via The PR Group http://www.arnnet.com.au/article/437957/growth_cloud_reflection_push_towards_opex_models_thomas_duryea

One dollar cosmetics

In case you missed @ACurrentAffair9 tonight, @mumgofan is running an AMAZING cosmetic sale. Check it out. #mumgo #online #retail

via The PR Group http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/article/8541292/one-dollar-cosmetics

How small businesses can win big clients

@ThomasDuryea CEO Andrew Thomas shares his tips on how to land big clients via @BRW

via The PR Group http://www.brw.com.au/p/sections/the_business_end/how_small_businesses_can_win_big_eNW2yYwcFDLPudVcoSI4HM

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