30 September, 2013

Future of Australia's online health services

Andy Sheats from @healthcomau talks the future of Australia's online health services via @ABCnews #health

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How to get 700 orders a day from Facebook fans: CatchOfTheDay founder Gabby Leibovich

How to get 700 orders a day from Facebook fans: CatchOfTheDay founder Gabby Leibovich via @BRW #social #onlineretail

via The PR Group http://bit.ly/17gIqff

Small banks beat big four for satisfaction

The result of the Mozo People's Choice Banking Awards 2013 are in - see who won! http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/small-banks-beat-big-four-for-satisfaction/story-fnda1bsz-1226729710834

via The PR Group http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/small-banks-beat-big-four-for-satisfaction/story-fnda1bsz-1226729710834

29 September, 2013

Talking Technology

Check out @healthcomau CEO Andy Sheats talking tech with @leongettler #startup #disrupt #agile

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25 September, 2013

The four steps to efficient disaster recovery

Andrew Thomas, CEO of Thomas Duryea Consulting, shares with Technology Spectator the four steps to efficient disaster recovery.

via The PR Group http://www.businessspectator.com.au/article/2013/9/13/technology/four-steps-efficient-disaster-recovery

Why freelancer.com.au’s Matt Barrie spurned a $424m buyout and the Nasdaq in favour of an ASX float

Matt Cooper from oDesk talks to BRW about the Freelancer.com IPO, the growth of online work and its new Upstarts start-up accelerator partnership program.

via The PR Group http://www.brw.com.au/p/entrepreneurs/favour_freelancer_float_nasdaq_matt_i70J5U2lfQdjM396lwsoBL

24 September, 2013

OzForex Share Offer

A really exciting milestone for our client OzForex. They lodged the prospectus with ASIC - First step to becoming a public company. Read the prospectus here: http://www.ozforex.com.au/share-offer/

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Investors tipped to leap on Freelancer.com

Matt Cooper from oDesk speaks to The Australian about the growth of the online work market.

via The PR Group http://www.theaustralian.com.au/technology/investors-tipped-to-leap-on-freelancercom/story-e6frganx-1226725491818

Which management style suits entrepreneurs?

Gabby Leibovich: Which management style suits entrepreneurs? cc @catchoftheday @pookiman #startup

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Technology to beat the fluctuating dollar

Technology to beat the fluctuating dollar by OzForex currency expert Jim Vrondas

via The PR Group http://www.smartcompany.com.au/indecent-exposure/057645-technology-to-beat-the-sinking-dollar-2.html

Start-ups find new funding sources

Start-ups find new funding sources. Comment from @mozo @adioso @vinomofo via @afr #startups #investment

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23 September, 2013

Connecting to the future workforce

If you missed Saturday Extra this weekend on ABC Radio National, you can listen to Matt Cooper from oDesk, Kai Riemer from University of Sydney and Dr Norman Swan talking about the future of work here.

via The PR Group http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/saturdayextra/connecting-to-the-future-workforce/4969052

BRW Young Rich 2013: The tech start-ups that are keeping their fortunes in Australia – and how...

Tech startups such as @catchoftheday getting rich in Oz via @BRW

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19 September, 2013

oDesk plans to turn around hiring with Upstarts for startups | ZDNet

Today @odesk launched Upstarts, a new program to help startups assemble an A-team to help grow their business

via The PR Group http://www.zdnet.com/odesk-plans-to-turn-around-hiring-with-upstarts-for-startups-7000020819/

18 September, 2013

Top tips to cut your work in half

Dean Ramler, cofounder and CEO of Milan Direct shares his top tips to cut your work in half with My Small Business.

via The PR Group http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/growing/top-tips-to-cut-your-work-in-half-20130914-2tra1.html#ixzz2fCrukbuC

Cash back: The key for online retail and retargeting?

Cash back: The key for online retail and retargeting? Retailers and brands including The Iconic, Sony and Big W, have joined a “virtual shopping mall” programme called The Shop Stop. Read more...

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17 September, 2013

What I learnt from a garage of entrepreneurs

Gabby Leibovich: "What I learnt from a garage of entrepreneurs" via @smh #startups cc @pookiman @catchoftheday

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Managing people - Top four tips for effectively hiring and managing outsourced workers

Matt Cooper from oDesk talks about the new frontier of online work and how it will impact managerial skills in the future. Matt is in Sydney speaking with other entrepreneurs about the rise of online work and how it will benefit businesses. Join us - it's free! Today: https://startuphiringau.eventbrite.com/ Tomorrow: https://techtalentau.eventbrite.com/

via The PR Group http://www.startupsmart.com.au/leadership/managing-people/top-four-tips-for-effectively-hiring-and-managing-outsourced-workers/2013091610732.html

16 September, 2013

Supermarket spies: big retail has you in its sights

Supermarkets know more about your shopping habits than you may think #infoready #bigdata

via The PR Group http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/supermarket-spies-big-retail-has-you-in-its-sights-20130914-2trko.html

15 September, 2013

Tomcar: Australia’s four-wheeled Swiss Army knife

BBC Auto calls Tomcar Australia's four-wheeled Swiss Army knife #startup #australia #ATV #farming

via The PR Group http://www.bbc.com/autos/story/20130912-tomcar-australian-for-rugged

11 September, 2013

Aussies buy up bargains abroad

Every dreamt of owning a property in France? Now is the time to snap up a bargain says OzForex

via The PR Group http://www.theage.com.au/money/planning/aussies-buy-up-bargains-abroad-20130910-2th9j.html

Former Jetstar Head of Strategy takes travel startup Adioso to new heights | Startups, Tech,...

Shoe String catches up with Adioso and chats about the marketing power behind their travel search technology

via The PR Group http://www.shoestring.com.au/2013/09/former-jetstar-head-of-strategy-takes-travel-startup-adioso-to-new-heights/

06 September, 2013

SmartCompany Smart50 Awards 2013

BIG congratulations to Vinomofo who came 2nd in the 2013 SmartCompany Smart50 Awards!

via The PR Group http://www.smartcompany.com.au/smart50-2013.html

05 September, 2013

6 sticky holiday money pitfalls

OzForex's Natalie Truong warns of expensive holiday money traps

via The PR Group http://www.mouthsofmums.com.au/6-sticky-holiday-money-pitfalls/

Top Travel Money Tips - Mums Lounge - The Shopping and Lifestyle Website for Mums | Finance

Mozo's Kirsty Lamont gives some travel money tips to Mums Lounge

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04 September, 2013

"Fighting — and winning — the war for tech talent"

Sydney businesses and entrepreneurs, you're invited to a panel session on Sep 18: Fighting — and winning — the war for tech talent. Moderated by Benjamin Chong from Right Click Capital, panelists include Matt Cooper from oDesk, Nicole Kersh from 4Cabling, Kate Kendall from The Fetch and Steve Sammartino.

via The PR Group https://techtalentau.eventbrite.com/

03 September, 2013

Australian startup snapshot: Health.com.au

Australian startup snapshot: Health.com.au #startup

via The PR Group http://www.computerworld.com.au/article/525166/australian_startup_snapshot_health_com_au/?fp=16&fpid=1

A Deal Site Let Facebook Decide On An Office Renovation. It Got A Slide

A Deal Site Let Facebook Decide On An Office Renovation. It Got A Slide via @businsiderau http://bit.ly/1fvzzXP cc @catchoftheday @pookiman

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"Everything You Thought You Knew About Hiring, But Don't"

Sydneysiders, you are invited to a panel session on Sep 17: "Everything You Thought You Knew About Hiring, But Don't". Moderated by Niki Scevak from StartMate, featuring Matt Cooper from oDesk, Hamish Hawthorn from ATP Innovations, Joris Luijke from Atlassian Software, Rebekah Campbell from Posse and Suzi Dafnis from Australian Businesswomen's Network.

via The PR Group https://startuphiringau.eventbrite.com/

Sheats looks to shake up private health insurance

Health.com.au’s Andy Sheats eyes health insurance shake-up #startup #health #insurance

via The PR Group http://www.afr.com/p/business/enterprise/sheats_looks_to_shake_up_private_Z9Gh4gShajNpeWsD6EQofL