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6 Tips For Becoming A Freelancer From Someone Who’s Done It

Lots of people imagine freelancers as being perfectly organised people that roll out of bed (at an hour that suits them) onto a pile of strictly organised files, and a laptop with emails full of opportunities. The truth is, the struggle is real and when you’re starting out it can feel like a constant uphill battle with no one to cling to for support.

Deakin’s SPARK program fueling next generation of start-ups

A booming skincare start-up created by two Deakin graduates is the latest success story from the University’s entrepreneurial accelerator program, which pits student teams with bright ideas against each other in a scenario reminiscent of television program ‘Shark Tank’.

Fourth industrial revolution is here, claims ARC Laureate Fellow

World-leading IT expert, Professor Svetha Venkatesh, is using pattern recognition and machine learning to explore frontiers in medicine, materials, mental health and many other sectors.

4 Steps To Figure Out If You Have A Valid Business Idea

Starting a business is hard work, but it is not as complex as you might think. You just need to know which steps to take so you can figure out if your idea is a good one, which is crucial to getting started.

The Startup Experience with Ari

This week we had a chat with Ari Moore a driven, curious and passionate student who attended The Startup Experience in 2016.

Meet Keiren – The Startup Experience Deakin

This week we had a chat with Keiren who currently studies Medicine at our Geelong Campus and is a member of the winning team from The Pitch. He shares his thoughts on the The Startup Experience, which he attended in 2016.

We Chat to Scott about The Startup Experience

We had a quick chat to Scott a current Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)/Bachelor of Information Technology (Software Development) at Deakin University and current SPARK Ambassador about his experience attending The Startup Experience in 2015.

What it takes to be an entrepreneur [Video]

Successful entrepreneur Troy Townsend didn’t expect to end up running a huge business when he was completing his Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University in Geelong. All he wanted was a broad degree that would give him a range of options for life after university. That decision has paid off. He’s co-founded the marketing technology business Tiger Pistol.

Richard Branson’s Advice For Finding The Right Idea

Entrepreneurship is about providing a solution to a problem and bringing people and resources together to make that change. But how do you find the right idea to focus on?

The Rise of A New Era In The Monetization of Digital Content

Digital content is one of the most consumed ‘goods’ in the online marketplace. However, buyers and sellers still can’t seem to agree on a fair price for these goods. Consumers realize that, regardless of the platform; content is valuable and there are costs involved.

Snapchat Raised $1.8B In A Series F Round

Earlier this week, we reported that the messaging app startup Snapchat was raising more money. Now we have more updates for you. An SEC filing has been made today with information about Snapchat’s latest Series F round, in which it has raised $1.8 billion. Separately, we’ve also obtained a leaked pitch deck, revealing Snapchat’s revenue and forecasts.

A Beginner’s Guide: How To Get Your Startup Funded in Australia

So, you’ve got a startup idea. If it’s not “Uber for laundry,” congratulations, you’ve taken an important first step. The next hurdle is to find money, and unfortunately, it’s going to be complicated. Angel rounds, Series A, bootstrapping — a lot of funding jargon gets thrown around with little specificity and the fresh-faced Australian startup scene is particularly guilty of this.