Business Ideas For Melbourne

 Hi there, I am an entrepreneur, and it has been a smooth ride for me. I did face the usual challenges that every business owner has to face but I tried to overcome them with zeal and effort. One thing that helped me to stay focussed was my business strategy. I devised it long back and made sure that it could be reinvented to accommodate the changes in the internal and external environment. I knew that it would help me to work towards my goal. It helped me to budget and allocate the resources. I also measured my performance and it helped me. Here is an article that will allow you to build your own business strategy.  https://www.business2sell.com.au/blogs/strategy/what-is-business-strategy-and-how-to-devise-it-in

 Eco-tech company Lord of the Trees (LOTT) has raised US$1.25 million (AUD $1.6 million) in a pre-seed round led by US venture capital firm Draper Associates, with funds to bolster the Sydney-based business' mission of using precision drone technology to restore ecosystems worldwide. The fresh cash injection has increased LOTT's valuation to $7 million and was backed by billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper who has previously invested in global brands like Tesla, SpaceX, Twitter, Skype and Hotmail. The majority of LOTT’s new funding comes from Draper Associates’ ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) fund, which supports tech startups that possess environmental principles and have the potential to transform industries for the better. Read More: https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/eco-tech-drone-startup-raises--1-6-million.html

 Melbourne-based Make Out Meals is looking to take its unique spin on meal kit subscription services to more Australians after hitting the minimum target of $300,000 in its equity crowdfunding raise yesterday. While the company can still raise up to $1 million on crowd sourced funding (CSF) platform Birchal, Make Out Meals is now guaranteed to walk away with some capital and a bunch of new investors supporting the meal kit platform’s journey. Founded by Billy Green in the midst of Melbourne’s first lockdown when venues in the city were closed to diners, Make Out Meals partners with local chefs to give customers high-quality ingredients and restaurant-level recipes. Read More: https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/make-out-meals-to-take-on-meal-kit-giants-after-hitting-crowdfunding-target.html

 The City of Melbourne is continuing to waive permit fees for outdoor dining and busking in a bid to support the hospitality industry and help reignite the city’s streets. In a meeting held last night, the council endorsed extending the program until 31 October and also agreed to prolong the partial closure of selected laneways to make room for al fresco diners.   Since the waiver program began in October 2020, the council has contributed $1.1 million in outdoor dining infrastructure and has waived a total of $1.65 million in fees.  Read More: https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/city-of-melbourne-pushes-back-outdoor-dining-and-busking-permit-fees.html

 Hi there, I have been working as a bookkeeper with a small business for the past 15 years. It has been a great learning experience as I saw the business grow from scratch. It has achieved excellent success over the years due to the effective financial management adopted by the business owner. He understands financial management as much as I do and does not leave any stone unturned in achieving the best for the business. He tracks the spending, predicts the sales, goes through the reports regularly and plans taxes in advance. He has been monitoring inventory and supply chain too. Thus, if you want to do the same, look at the article shared below for some knowledge.   https://www.agibookkeeping.com.au/how-to-master-your-small-business-finances/

 Kepler Analytics managing director David Mah admits it may seem counterintuitive that his technology company, focusing on bricks-and-mortar retail, would thrive during COVID-19 when everyone else seems to be paying attention to lifting their online sales game. But by using radio energy sensors to track the number of mobile phones in stores and gather insights, Melbourne-based Kepler's compound annual growth rate doubled in the past year, prompting strong interest in a successful US$15.5 million ($22 million) Series B raise led by OneVentures. The startup co-founded by Mah and David Gordon works with 5,500 stores, ranging from local retail outlets to Fortune 500 companies across 24 countries, providing real-time data through its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform. Read More: https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/retail-tech-startup-kepler-analytics-lands--22m-in-oneventures-led-series-b.html

 Following a stellar four months in which its share price has tripled, Australian video game developer PlaySide (ASX: PLY) has signed one of its most high-profile contracts to date by entering into a co-development services agreement with Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI). The deal will see PlaySide work with Activision Blizzard, one of the world’s largest video game companies, on a work-for-hire basis for 10 months, providing production, engineering and user interface services. The Australian developer, known for its self-published video games and games developed in collaboration with studios such as Disney, Pixar, and Nickelodeon, says the agreement reflects its strategy to target larger contracts with AAA studios. Read More: https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/playside-continues-partnership-streak-with-activision-blizzard-deal.html