Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: Introducing myself: Oliver Slezak

2011-09-13 Thread Oliver Slezak
Thank you Matthew, It is true that they could do with some help in helping their delivery people with the Micro Logistics Directions MLD. Thank you for the link, it would have taken me some time to find either of them. Cheers Oliver Slezak On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 2:45 PM, Matthew Ho wrote:

[SiliconBeach] Re: Startup Weekend Melbourne in November

2011-09-13 Thread Richard
Thats amazing news! calendar entry added, looking forward to the event. thanks for the info Richard On Sep 14, 12:30 pm, Matthew Ho wrote: > I just spoke to the organiser of Startup Weekend Australia. They'll be > running another Startup Weekend in Melbourne in November. > > Here's the blurb: >

[SiliconBeach] Re: Introducing myself: Oliver Slezak

2011-09-13 Thread Matthew Ho
It sounds like you are trying to solve the last mile for logistics. I just saw this today, Postmates from TCD SF (Techcrunch Disrupt San Francisco). Its like Uber for couriers. Pretty cool idea. I used Uber in SF and loved it! Uses the idle time from couriers to deliver goods. They get messages vi

Re: [SiliconBeach] How to accept payments from overseas

2011-09-13 Thread Nigel Sheridan-Smith
Hi Steven, A simple approach is to use Paypal. You can then deposit the funds directly into a linked Australian account. Paypal can also accept credit cards, although i would have look into how it works internationally. Cheers, Nigel On Tue, Sep 13, 2011 at 9:34 PM, Steven Noble wrote: > Hi a

[SiliconBeach] Startup Weekend Melbourne in November

2011-09-13 Thread Matthew Ho
I just spoke to the organiser of Startup Weekend Australia. They'll be running another Startup Weekend in Melbourne in November. Here's the blurb: "Startup Weekend is returning to Melbourne November the 4th – 6th 2011. The yet to be opened new collaborative working space The York Butter Factory i

[SiliconBeach] Re: If you need to tell people about your idea I have made something that might help you out.

2011-09-13 Thread Geoff Langdale
> also what I should shout to 51,528 people... The only thing that these 51,528 people seem to have in common is that (at least) one of their friends is an opportunistic idiot willing to pimp out their social network for some sort of short-term advantage. I don't know what the first 'shout' will

Re: [SiliconBeach] Accepting payments in USD from US entities

2011-09-13 Thread Geoff McQueen
If they're prepared to do that, open an account with citibank, and then use oxforex to bring the money back here as a sweep. Don't know if you can open the account in the name of your AU company, or if having an LLC in Delaware will make life easier (you may still have to pay US tax on income that

[SiliconBeach] How to accept payments from overseas

2011-09-13 Thread Steven Noble
Hi all, How do you accept payments from overseas programs, like Amazon.com Associates, that prefer to deposit directly into a financial institution with a US address? I'm currently with CBA. Cheers, Steven. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Austra

[SiliconBeach] If you need to tell people about your idea I have made something that might help you out.

2011-09-13 Thread n8ores
Hi Guys, As a fellow entrepreneur I got frustrated with not being able to promote my creations any further than my direct circle of friends and family. To tackle this problem i created "We All Shout" (www.weallshout.com) The idea is simple people "Support" you/your business/your idea with their

[SiliconBeach] Introduction

2011-09-13 Thread Jai Shaw
Hi all, I love the idea of startups and the power of the internet to launch a business world wide. My background is IT and management. I'm working full time as a consultant in Melbourne ATM and have a couple of side projects as well. Feel free to checkout my site at - http://www.debugreality.com

[SiliconBeach] Accepting payments in USD from US entities

2011-09-13 Thread Steven Noble
Hi all, How do you go about accepting payments in USD from US entities that expect to make direct payments to accounts held with US-based financial institutions? I'm currently with CBA. Regards, Steven. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia

[SiliconBeach] Young love as a startup venture

2011-09-13 Thread Justin Tauber
Some light relief for this list... http://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/do-you-like-me-click-yes-or-no Justin @brtrx -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Vist http://siliconbeachaustralia.org for more Forum rules 1) No lurkers! It i

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: R&D Tax Concession Changed and GrantReady

2011-09-13 Thread Geoff McQueen
When you submit the return, you, the director of the company signs it. When you're putting together your R&D plans and reports, you, the director of the company, is writing it. Your professional adviser will review this and give you feedback, but they don't know what's really going on in your busi

[SiliconBeach] Re: R&D Tax Concession Changed and GrantReady

2011-09-13 Thread Matthew Griffiths
Patrick, You make a key point... If you have the time and inclination, then you should be able to structure yourself properly, and claim accordingly. However, if you don't...make sure your adviser knows his stuff...and as noted, the rules haven't yet been finalised (it's a new program), so there