30 August, 2013

Catch Of The Day's Office Makeover: Social Team Earns a Slide

Catch Of The Day’s Social Team Crowdsourced this Office Slide http://www.powerretail.com.au/pureplay/catch-of-the-day-office-slide/ #social #online #retail #greatplacetowork

via The PR Group http://www.powerretail.com.au/pureplay/catch-of-the-day-office-slide/

Retailing in the modern age

Paul Greenberg, CEO #NORA talks retailing in the modern age via @CIO_Australia #online #retail

via The PR Group http://www.cio.com.au/article/523037/retailing_modern_age/

Dealing with the donation dilemma

@Ozforex shows how they are dealing with the charity donation dilemma with their superhero day via @BusinessDay

via The PR Group http://www.businessday.com.au/small-business/trends/blogs/the-big-idea/dealing-with-the-donation-dilemma-20130827-2snbc.html

29 August, 2013

From FX to spandex... OzForex charity superheroes

Staff from foreign exchange specialist OzForex have been busy swapping suits for superhero capes to raise money for good causes. Teams around the globe (Aus, NZ, UK, USA, Canada) are taking part, with proceeds from the day's trading going to four different charities worldwide. The Sydney team nominated The Shepherd Centre, Australia, which helps children who are deaf or hearing impaired.

On the road to a cashless society - CreditCard.com.au

Tyson Hackwood from Braintree talks about his vision for a cashless society.

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How to invest when you don't have much money

How to invest when you don't have much money

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27 August, 2013

$17,000 of credit card spending, $20 in rewards: Why credit card rewards programs aren’t all...

$17,000 of credit card spending, $20 in rewards: Why credit card rewards programs aren’t all they appear to be

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Azim Barodawala to pilot start-up Adioso

Adiosos new CEO featured in the Australian IT today. Big things to come for this travel startup #travel #startup

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26 August, 2013

Health.com.au Wins National Telstra Australian Business Awards Start Up Award

How health.com.au became the only new private health insurer in 30 years #startup

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Marketing and IT jump into bed for 'Big Data'

Why marketing and IT must jump into bed for 'Big Data'

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Bank clients lose itch to switch

Australian bank customers are losing the itch to switch as fewer than one in five want to change banks

via The PR Group http://www.news.com.au/money/banking/bank-clients-lose-itch-to-switch/story-e6frfmcr-1226703924795

Does an election really matter to the Aussie dollar?

Will September's Federal election result affect the Australian dollar? Jim Vrondas from OzForex takes a look

via The PR Group http://www.smartcompany.com.au/indecent-exposure/057156-does-an-election-really-matter-to-the-aussie-dollar.html

Learnable.com handing out free coding lessons worth $10 million to Australian kids

Learnable.com’s $10 million giveaway designed to give Australian kids coding education, and a future

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Insurance start-up Health.com.au plans $100m float, sets ‘top 10’ target

Insurance start-up Health.com.au plans for $100m float and sets target of becoming a ‘top 10’ insurer

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25 August, 2013

How to revolutionise retail: Paul Greenberg

How to revolutionise retail: Paul Greenberg, CEO National Online Retailers Association #online #retail

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23 August, 2013

50 years of furniture: How Dean Ramler created Australia’s leading online furniture store Milan...

50 years of furniture: How Dean Ramler created Australia's leading online furniture store Milan Direct

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health.com.au

Showing some #FF love to our disruptive client health.com.au. If you aren't already, 'like' them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/health.com.au and follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/healthcomau

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22 August, 2013

Intel, AOPEN tablet for retailers recognises age, gender

Large interactive tablets with facial recognition technology could appear in stores and other retail locations later this year #retail #digitalsignage

via The PR Group http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/524409/intel_aopen_tablet_retailers_recognises_age_gender/

This Ex-Realestate.com.au Exec Wants To 'Kick Health Insurers In The Nuts'

This ex-Realestate.com.au exec wants to kick the health insurers in the nuts #health #startup #online

via The PR Group http://www.businessinsider.com.au/this-ex-realestate-com-au-exec-wants-to-kick-health-insurers-in-the-nuts-2013-8#share

21 August, 2013

ABC iview

The Online Retailer Conference & Expo is on at the moment, and Paul Greenberg from the National Online Retailers Association was on ABC's The Business talking about this booming industry. Watch from 20:40.

via The PR Group http://www.abc.net.au/iview/#/view/990060

Online insurer makes claim for $100m float

Online startup @healthcomau eyes IPO as it sets out to disrupt the local private health insurance sector #startups #disrupt #PHI (paywall)

via The PR Group http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/online-insurer-makes-claim-for-100m-float/story-e6frgakx-1226700930689

20 August, 2013

The outsourcing revolution: Why it's no longer the domain of large corporations

Work can and will be done anywhere in the world with the help if online workplace sites such as @oDesk

via The PR Group http://leadingcompany.smartcompany.com.au/trends/the-outsourcing-revolution-why-it-s-no-longer-the-domain-of-large-corporations/201308204639

Milan Direct on track to reach $15m revenue as it eyes Asia for growth

Milan Direct on track to reach $15m revenue as it eyes Asia for growth via @BRW #online #retail

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Business Review: Microsoft 8.1

Chief Technology Officer at Thomas Duryea Consulting Rhys Evans gives itpro the low down on Windows 8.1 http://www.smh.com.au/it-pro/it-opinion/business-review-microsoft-81-20130820-hv1g0.html

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Learnable kicks off program to teach 10,000 Aussie kids to code

Learnable kicks off program to teach 10,000 Aussie kids to code #learntocodemovement

via The PR Group http://venturebeat.com/2013/08/19/learnable-kicks-off-program-to-teach-10000-aussie-kids-to-code/

19 August, 2013

WebDev Video Tutorials Startup Learnable.com Gives Australian High School Students Free Classes...

WebDev Video Tutorials Startup Learnable Gives Australian High School Students Free Classes To Address Looming Crisis

via The PR Group http://techcrunch.com/2013/08/18/learnable-10-million-credit-to-australian-high-school-students-10million-credits-for-australian-high-school-students/

Learnable.com gives away $10 million worth of computer training to students

Learnable is giving Aussie students $10 million worth of computer training in the hope of uncovering the next global internet entrepreneur #learntocode #learnable

via The PR Group http://www.news.com.au/technology/techknow/learnablecom-gives-away-10-million-worth-of-computer-training-to-students/story-fnda1lbo-1226699547887#ixzz2cLKkrRKm

18 August, 2013

Catching up with the star of Seinfeld

@catchoftheday brand ambassador Jason Alexander talks Seinfeld, hair and internet shopping on @thetodayshow #online #retail

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17 August, 2013

Jetstar’s Former Head Of Strategy Joins Adioso As The Intuitive Flight Search Engine Preps Its...

Melbourne travel startup @Adioso featured in TechCrunch ahead of its first localised product launch

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16 August, 2013

Flight bookings start-up Adioso lands former Jetstar head of strategy as CEO

Ready for take-off: @Adioso appoints Jetstar strategist as CEO #travel #startup

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Vinomofo

In the spirit of #FF check out our favourite curators of fine wine in Australia, Vinomofo. The must visit destination online destination for great wine at great prices. https://www.facebook.com/vinomofo

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Online Retail Spending In Australia Greatest In Middle Of The Week

New research reveals that consumers prefer shopping online mid week #online #retail #ecommerce #mcommerce

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Tomcar Grows Despite No Government Help For Manufacturing

At The PR Group we love a great startup story. Read about @tomcar and how they are shaking up the car sector

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15 August, 2013

Hezi Leibovich’s seven tips for pitchers

Hezi Leibovich’s seven tips for pitchers via @brw #startups cc @catchoftheday

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CatchOfTheDay founder Gabby Leibovich doesn’t have an assistant

How do leaders manage their time? Gabby Leibovich co-founder @catchoftheday shares his tips with @brw

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14 August, 2013

The future of payment technology: New systems that could help your business

@SmartCompany looks at the new breed of payment providers helping businesses with online and mobile payments #mcommerce #eCommerce #braintreepayments

via The PR Group http://www.smartcompany.com.au/financial-services-and-insurance/056971-the-future-of-payment-technology-new-systems-which-could-help-your-business.html#.Ugq786ffQP4.twitter

13 August, 2013

Animal onesies a booming market

Animal onesis were a huge seller for @catchoftheday. Here @mysmallbusiness explores the onesie trend #retail http://bit.ly/14HU0l7

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12 August, 2013

Travel money cards surge as Australian dollar falls

Are travel money cards the answer to volatile currencies? OzForex says they're more popular than ever as the AUD tumbles http://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/travel-advice/travel-money-cards-surge-as-australian-dollar-falls/story-fnho5uqy-1226695404103

via The PR Group http://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/travel-advice/travel-money-cards-surge-as-australian-dollar-falls/story-fnho5uqy-1226695404103

10 August, 2013

ODesk Figures Reveal Australian Enterprises Increasing Outsourcing Online

"Online work is officially out of beta" says oDesk' Matt Cooper as the company passes $US1 billion worth of projects #freelancing #onlinework #odesk

via The PR Group http://www.startupsmart.com.au/technology/odesk-figures-reveal-australian-enterprises-increasing-outsourcing-online/2013080810430.html

08 August, 2013

Six key insights for borrowers thinking of fixing their rate

Six key insights for borrowers thinking of fixing their rate, by Mozo's Kirsty Lamont

via The PR Group http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/mortgages/six-key-insights-for-borrowers-thinking-of-fixing-their-rate

07 August, 2013

Retailing in the modern age

Paul Greenberg, CEO #NORA share his thoughts of retailing in the modern age via @CIO_Australia

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06 August, 2013

How the rate cut could screw you over

How the rate cut could screw you over - Kirsty Lamont from Mozo looks how savers could lose money

via The PR Group http://www.news.com.au/money/cost-of-living/how-the-rate-cut-could-screw-you-over/story-fnagkbpv-1226692221574

A world under Gen-Y bosses

Tomorrow's business leaders will shun rigid corporate structures, invite staff risk-taking and embrace flexible work hours according to a recent study by @oDesk

via The PR Group http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/growing/a-world-under-geny-bosses-20130731-2qxze.html

The battle for start-ups: how one little tax was a heavy blow

The battle for start-ups: how one little tax was a heavy blow via @BRW cc @catchoftheday @vinomofo @healthcomau

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Online outsourcing: The best workers you’ll never meet

The online work revolution is here with oDesk announcing that more than US$1 billion of work has been conducted via its platform and Australia is leading the charge. Read more on BRW:

via The PR Group http://www.brw.com.au/p/tech-gadgets/online_outsourcing_the_best_workers_eWs4mGjIFZyZeuePhLRqTM

05 August, 2013

A quick fix or simply smart?

With another rate cut expected, it's a good time to consider locking in ultra low fixed rates

via The PR Group http://www.smh.com.au/money/borrowing/a-quick-fix-or-simply-smart-20130803-2r66v.html

02 August, 2013

JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys lead industry in Facebook popularity - RetailBiz: Australian Retail News

CatchOfTheDay.com.au is Australia's most popular online store on Facebook! "Like".

via The PR Group http://www.retailbiz.com.au/2013/06/26/article/JB-Hi-Fi-The-Good-Guys-lead-industry-in-Facebook-popularity/DASHRTRYUO.html

5 fun ways to teach kids about money

Fun ways to teach your children about money by Kirsty Lamont from Mozo

via The PR Group http://www.mouthsofmums.com.au/5-fun-ways-to-teach-kids-about-money/

01 August, 2013

Consumers don't shop -- they hunt in packs... then share the spoils on social media: NORA chief

Borders mean nothing to Australia’s consumers who shop and hunt in packs via social media, according to NORA CEO Paul Greenberg

via The PR Group http://which-50.com/post/56960443942/consumers-dont-shop-they-hunt-in-packs-then