[SiliconBeach] Deed of Confidentiality - Free

2009-02-01 Thread Mark Toohey
Although I've attended the drinks, I've only just signed up here as a member. Its highly probable that anyone involved with start-ups will need a Deed of Confidentiality at some stage. This foundation document for deal making is also sometimes known as Deed of Non-Disclosure. Regardless of the n

[SiliconBeach] Re: COMET Business Advisor? (NSW)

2009-02-01 Thread Mark Toohey
I have worked with Peter Milla and can recommend him as someone with clear, precise and very commercial advice. I'd imagine Matthew and Luke are equally competent. I think the recent comment to consider personal styles and experience was wise advice. The selection of advisers should be influenced

[SiliconBeach] Re: question about startup funding in Australia

2009-02-01 Thread David Banes
I'll second this, we tried the VC route and it sapped a lot of energy for zero result. We've spent the last couple of years building a client base off re- branded and self built services in a similar space (email services) to our final solution (xmpp services). This has built our experience,

[SiliconBeach] Re: question about startup funding in Australia

2009-02-01 Thread Nick HaC
Hi Denise Good question - The startup community in Sydney is still growing and forming it seems - as a result it may seem hard to connect if you have just arrived in Sydney. Official Fridays, Open Coffee, STUB and other events are useful in meeting the community. As for startup camp sydney - Rum

[SiliconBeach] question about startup funding in Australia

2009-02-01 Thread Deniss
Hi, I was looking for events in Sydney where I could meet potential partners or investors for a startup and it looks like I couldn't find much. I've read about Startup Camp II, but couldn't find any information about the next one. Same with WebJam. On http://www.startup-australia.org there are l

[SiliconBeach] Re: Silicon Beach ground rules

2009-02-01 Thread Daniel Purchas
Hi All, I'll follow the example and introduce myself. My name is Daniel Purchas and I'm one of 3 founding directors of a start up called GradConnection. We've been running for about 6 months now and have started focusing specifically on a service that profiles graduate employers using a decision

[SiliconBeach] Accounting firm for start ups - Recommendations?

2009-02-01 Thread purc...@gmail.com
Hey Guys, Our morning coffee today turned into a discussion about how we needed a good accountant so I thought I'd put it out there amongst the group to see if anyone can recommend an accounting firm that is interested in working with start ups. I'm looking to get our internal processes sorted f

[SiliconBeach] Re: COMET Business Advisor? (NSW)

2009-02-01 Thread Casey
Hi David, Looks like you've got it sorted, but if you're having troubles give me a call. 0404 117 335 I work for BSI (www.bsi.com.au) and we work closely with the COMET program. We can provide referrals into any of the COMET advisors in Syd and Melb if needed. Peter Milla is the 3rd COMET adv

[SiliconBeach] Re: Lurker in the dark - introducing myself

2009-02-01 Thread Stephen Collins
Daniel Hey, mate! I'm a semi-lurker here, only chiming in when I think I have something new or different to add. We'd love to see you along to any of the Canberra events that grab your fancy. CTUB and the SMC stuff probably have the greatest resonance with this group and all of them, including t

[SiliconBeach] Re: Lurker in the dark - introducing myself

2009-02-01 Thread Andrew Boyd
Hi Daniel, just on the Canberra end of things - depends what you're into :) I co-convene the IA Cocktail Hours and UX Book Club groups, but a closer analogue to this group might be the Social Media Club breakfasts (organised by Steve Collins, @trib on Twitter. Oddly enough I'm designing a front en