Australian startup that ships glitter to your enemies goes viral; How to break into the Chinese market; Intern or employee – what's the difference?

HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, An Australian startup that allows its users to send envelopes packed with glitter to their enemies (or friends) anywhere in the world has gone viral. With a population of more than 1.3 billion, China represents one of the biggest and fastest growing markets in the world for Australian businesses – and tech startups are no exception. Out with dickheads, in with grit-heads: How to build a culture that drives rapid growth. Zomato’s acquisition of restaurant and café directory Urbanspoon for $60 million is set to have big implications for Australia’s hospitality industry. Bootstrapped startups are often challenged to afford suitable resources. But is hiring interns instead of employees a fair solution? Where’s the baby? How Tago wants to help you never lose or misplace a thing. The Australian Sports Technology Network has launched a new mentoring and connecting program to help Victorian sports manufacturing, product and design companies tackle the global sports consumer market. How’s this for fundamental tax reform? Target the rentseekers and cut corporate tax. Bitcoin was dubbed the worst investment of 2014. And things don't look too good for the digital currency in 2015 either, according to academic David Glance. Kye White, Editor Australian startup that ships glitter to your enemies goes viral by Broede Carmody You’re now able to glitter bomb your enemies thanks to an Australian startup that has taken the internet by storm. VIEW ALL NEWS Startup founders on how to crack the Chinese market by Broede Carmody With a population of more than 1.3 billion, China represents one of the biggest and fastest growing markets in the world for Australian businesses – and tech startups are no exception. Why Zomato paid $60 million for Urbanspoon and what it means for your business: founder Deepinder Goyal tells by Cara Waters Zomato’s acquisition of restaurant and café directory Urbanspoon for $60 million is set to have big implications for Australia’s hospitality industry. Intern or employee – what’s the difference? by Clare Hallam Bootstrapped startups are often challenged to afford suitable resources. But is hiring interns instead of employees a fair solution? Where’s the baby? How Tago wants to help you never lose or misplace a thing by Broede Carmody If you or someone you know often misplaces their keys, remote or phone then this Australian startup is here to help. THE NEWS WRAP: Founder of ShipYourEnemiesGlitter says site made six-figures in sales within 24 hours by Broede Carmody The founder of ShipYourEnemiesGlitter, an Australian startup that took the internet by storm yesterday, says his website is for sale after turning over six figures in less than a day. READ MORE How’s this for fundamental tax reform? Target the rentseekers and cut corporate tax by Warwick Smith Tax is back in the spotlight and there has been a lot of talk about whether or not corporate Australia is paying their fair share of tax. READ MORE Mentoring program aims to get Victorian sports tech industry into the big leagues by StartupSmart The ASTN has launched a new mentoring and connecting program to help Victorian sports manufacturing, product and design companies tackle the global sports consumer market. READ MORE Out with dickheads, in with grit-heads: How to build a culture that drives rapid growth by Greg Ellis Nimble is one of Australia’s fastest growing fintech startups with a team of 160 employees across two floors at its Gold Coast headquarters. READ MORE Bitcoin’s continuing price fall unmasks its underlying flaws. Is this its end? by David Glance Bitcoin was dubbed the worst investment of 2014. And things don't look too good for the digital currency in 2015 either. READ MORE