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VCs versus Angels

VCs versus Angels

VC and Angels have long been known as valuable sources of funding for entrepreneurs looking for some extra cash to start or expand their business ventures. But how do you know which financial guardian to approach?

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Venturing forth

Venturing forth

For years, venture capital has been helping early-stage, high-potential growth companies expand by financing their future. But with the collapse of the global economy last year, a large chunk of that money has dried up, resulting in a lack of liquidity for the VC market. So what does the financial crisis mean for the growth and development of new business ventures? And are there still oases to be found in the financial desert? Venture capitalist Nicholas Assef, founder of Lincoln Crowne, explains why hope is not lost.

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Strategic thinking in tough times

Strategic thinking in tough times

Has this economy got your attention? Want to know what to do about it in order to get your business back on top? Andrew Phillips offers some strategic solutions

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The upside of the downturn

The upside of the downturn

It is hard to see it, but there is a positive side to the current economic climate. For some businesses, the global economic downturn will actually present some great opportunities, as Sue Prestney explains

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Jump start

Jump start

This year may be a year when many people are made redundant but it will also be the year in which many people take advantage of these circumstances to go out and start their own business. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to follow that dream, 2009 might be the time to do it. Lauren Hamilton looks at why a jump-start is a great way into entrepreneurship – and why a recession is a terrific time to do it.

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Business abroad

Business abroad

Despite the doom and gloom, investment opportunities still remain in the US. Austrade's Gerard Seeber looks at how you can actually take advantage of the current conditions to break into business in the lucrative North American market – and the best industries to break into.

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Superheroes return

Superheroes return

The big names of business are back in the first decade of the 21st Century

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How much further can the Australian dollar rise?

How much further can the Australian dollar rise?

GFT director of currency research Kathy Lien says new home sales figures for October could shift the AUD/USD market

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What time is it?

What time is it?

An analytical ‘clock’ from 1937 has been dusted off and is starting new conversations about investment strategies, according to Bourse Communications managing director Rod North

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Business is up

Business is up

Franchisee managers were positive about the sector’s prospects as they joined Wealth Creator’s roundtable to discuss the issues affecting the industry

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The battle between active and passive managers

The battle between active and passive managers

You beta make sure your alpha is worth what you are paying for, argues RaboPlus Australia and New Zealand investment manager Tim Hewson

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Franchisor vs Franchisee?

Franchisor vs Franchisee?

Telco in a Box managing director Damian Kay says there are several steps to producing successful – and less stressful – business relationships within franchises

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Rebel with a cause: marketing tips to turn it around

Rebel with a cause: marketing tips to turn it around

Bigger risks bring greater rewards in marketing as well as business, as author Mal Emery explains

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Hitting the target

Hitting the target

Brian Tracy International chief executive Andrew Phillips believes you must have a plan before you can achieve long-lasting success

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Live from the Woodstock of Capitalism

Live from the Woodstock of Capitalism

Golden Age Financial Services director Alex Jamieson trekked to Omaha, Nebraska for the legendary Berkshire Hathaway annual general meeting

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The super generations

The super generations

Which boomer are you? Your answer will tell you a lot about your attitude to superannuation and long-term planning, as Leenane Templeton director Andrew Frith explains

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One red paperclip

One red paperclip

Canadian Kyle MacDonald used a system of trades - starting with a single red paperclip advertised on the web - to achieve his ultimate dream of owning a house. Tara Chanapai & Therese Cronin plotted his amazing course.

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Cheap as Chips

Cheap as Chips

Are you a high-end share buyer or do you head straight for the bargain basement? Whichever your preference, Clare Mazzetti reveals which stocks present good value.

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Advance Australia where?

Advance Australia where?

Why China, climate change and regulations will change the way you do business in the future

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The Kyoto Club

Australia recently signed the Kyoto Protocol in an effort to boost our green credentials. But meeting the requirements could cost your business millions. John Downes looks at what the agreement means for small to medium sized companies and how to take advantage

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