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Technology advice, news and tips from Australia's best business start-up mentors and journalists. StartupSmart's technology ideas section features information and advice for business start-ups and people looking to start a business. |
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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It’s all well and good telling customers your business has a website, but much of your traffic will come from random users searching for a topic on Google or another search engine.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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There is nothing worse than being unable to do work because of a dodgy IT system. Start-ups need to get their IT requirements right from the very beginning.
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Three simple words – backup, backup and backup. Copy your data, spread it around and protect it in as many places as possible to make sure you data is safe no matter what happens.
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Protecting your confidential data is one of the most important tasks a business must fulfil, and it will only become more crucial as you grow.
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Most businesses will require computers for staff, but don’t feel the need to go all-out.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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Patrick Stafford
Ever lose an important email in a massive inbox, and forget how to find it? There is a way to find it.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Music-streaming service Spotify is set to make an announcement next week on its Australian launch, having already appointed its first local employee and partnering with a Brisbane start-up.
Thursday, 15 March 2012
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Oliver Milman
The annual South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas is a magnet for the world’s most innovative entrepreneurs. Here are the top 10 business lessons we’ve collected from this year’s show. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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Patrick Stafford
If you’ve been following Facebook’s announcements closely, you’ll know the company announced a new desktop chat application.
Wednesday, 14 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Start-ups attempting to stand out at the increasingly crowded South by Southwest Festival in the US have been advised to use tactics such as interactive platforms, appealing to early adopters, and having people on the ground.
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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Patrick Stafford
It may have been taken over by Facebook chat but Gmail is still a pretty useful IM manager. And if you’re using it, you should be aware of how to adjust the settings.
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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Patrick Stafford
Harvey Norman chief Gerry Harvey has come to his own defence, writing an editorial for the Business Spectator. Here are five key points you should take away from his editorial.
Tuesday, 13 March 2012
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Oliver Milman
With eBooks revolutionising the publishing business, self-publisher and consultant Sean Roach gives us the inside word on how you can cash in. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Monday, 12 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Tablet publishing start-up Reddo Media Services has secured magazine industry pioneer Ita Buttrose as its chairman, with the Cleo founding editor also investing in the business.
Monday, 12 March 2012
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Patrick Stafford
If you’re a fan of Apple products you’ve probably toyed around with the FaceTime video chat system.
Monday, 12 March 2012
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Nina Hendy
Pinterest is fast becoming the new frontier of social media marketing for businesses. But is it really worth the effort for Aussie start-ups? BY NINA HENDY.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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Patrick Stafford
Most iOS users will be familiar with iCloud by now and would be using it in some capacity. But since you only get 5GB free, you’ll want to manage your storage.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Three Australian tech entrepreneurs have developed a new platform to help social network users preserve their digital lives, all whilst travelling on the Startup Bus from Las Vegas to Texas.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Apple’s new iPad has garnered positive reactions from developers, but an expert is encouraging developers to shop around, saying Google and Microsoft will provide some stiff competition.
Friday, 09 March 2012
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Oliver Milman
As the Joseph Kony phenomenon demonstrates, videos can quickly raise awareness if they go viral. But how can you get your video to the masses? Here, a top YouTube executive explains how it is done.
Thursday, 08 March 2012
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Patrick Stafford
You might have seen that Apple has debuted the new version of its iOS, 5.1. And while you may have needed to connect to iTunes to update before, now there’s no need.
Thursday, 08 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Victoria-based ICT start-ups are being encouraged to apply for the Victorian Government’s $11 million Digital Futures Fund.
Thursday, 08 March 2012
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Michelle Hammond
Australian software giant Atlassian has acquired US-based instant messaging network HipChat for an undisclosed sum.
Thursday, 08 March 2012
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Oliver Milman
Apple CEO Tim Cook this morning unveiled the new 4G iPad, which features a high resolution retina display and is set to launch in Australian on March 16.
Wednesday, 07 March 2012
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Patrick Stafford
There’s nothing worse than accidentally closing an internet tab when you had a great piece of writing you had been dying to read. Thankfully, all is not lost.
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