What you need to know about applying for an R&D Tax grant; How VC in Australia can reach critical mass; Sky’s the limit for Sydney startup Skybid

HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, Australians do not shy away from taking risks and government support is not necessarily the best way forward for the future of venture capital, according to local startup investors. If you are just starting out in business you may not be familiar with the R&D Tax Incentive scheme available from the Australian government.Here's what you need to know. The Australian economy will drop out of the G20 by 2050, according to research published today by PwC. A Sydney startup is looking to tap into everyone’s inner travel bug by giving users the opportunity to bid on cheap flights and travel vouchers. An Australian IT company has built a prototype that may give voice recognition technology a much needed shot in the arm. What are you doing with your data? Is it actually helping your startup or is it just sitting in an auto-updating spreadsheet having not been opened for months? Here are five things to think about when approaching data collection and analysis for your startup. Banning kids from using technology is counter-productive. Be careful what you say in front of your new television, following reports that Samsung’s new Smart TVs are now being programmed to listen to every word you say. Kye White, Editor Smart strategies and good returns: how VC in Australia can reach ‘critical mass’ by Broede Carmody Australians do not shy away from taking risks and government support is not necessarily the best way forward for the future of venture capital, according to local startup investors. VIEW ALL NEWS What Australia’s economy will look like in 2050: report by Eloise Keating The Australian economy will drop out of the G20 by 2050, according to research published today by PwC. What you need to know about applying for an R&D Tax Incentive grant by Clare Hallam If you are just starting out in business you may not be familiar with the R&D Tax Incentive scheme available from the Australian government. Here's what you need to know. Sydney-based Thinking Solutions gives context to voice recognition technology by Eisha Gupta An Australian IT company has built a prototype that may give voice recognition technology a much needed shot in the arm. Sky’s the limit for Sydney travel auction startup by Broede Carmody A Sydney startup is looking to tap into everyone’s inner travel bug by giving Australians the opportunity to bid on cheap flights and travel vouchers. THE NEWS WRAP: Apple CEO Tim Cook spruiks Apple Watch health benefits by Broede Carmody Apple chief executive Tim Cook has spruiked the health benefits of the Apple Watch ahead of its much-anticipated launch. READ MORE Rethink routine – is there a better way to manage your workload? by Elance-oDesk The Van That Can has completed over 15,000 deliveries with just two directors and a freelancer ecosystem, embracing the new way SMEs are getting ahead READ MORE Banning kids from using technology is counter-productive by Joanne Orlando Taiwan recently made the unprecedented move of banning children two years and younger from using any form of digital technology. READ MORE Don’t get lost in the data deluge by Chris Koch What are you doing with your data? Is it actually helping your startup or is it just sitting in an auto-updating spreadsheet having not been opened for months? READ MORE It’s not just your TV listening in to your conversation by Michael Cowling Be careful what you say in front of your new television, following reports that Samsung’s new Smart TVs are now being programmed to listen to every word you say. READ MORE