Don’t Be Greedy: Tony Boatman’s Entrepreneurial Path Towards Sustainability

Tony Boatman is one of a growing number of global Australians who are using the knowledge they have gained from working in international markets to create and support innovative start-ups with global applications. His life motto is “Don’t be greedy”. An entrepreneur, investor and founder of multiple businesses, Advance speaks to Tony about his career path and the importance of sustainability. Interested in hearing more? Tony Boatman will be speaking together with Michelle Guthrie, Head of Google’s, Strategic Business Development, Asia Pacific, at our Singapore event on Wednesday 14 November. Spaces are limited. Register your interest here. If you aren't in Singapore, read more about Tony's journey here.

A roadmap for Australia’s future in Asia

The Australia in the Asian Century White Paper was launched by the Prime Minister last week. Advance is delighted that one of the key threads throughout the report reflects the need to nurture deeper and broader relationships, and we are keen to partner with business, education institutions and government to continue to build engagement with Asia. To see the full White Paper, click here. Share with us your feedback on LinkedIn.

The Latest in Aussie Innovation

Advance 2013 Innovation Program applications are now open! Click here to find out more. This month we interview Jenna Tregarthan, Co-Founder of Recovery Record about her experience establishing a start-up in Silicon Valley, and Josh Rio, Founder of Sceene, one of the companies selected to participate in the 2012 program.

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Uncertainty reigns in the Australian jobs market

For expatriates the perception from afar might be that there are opportunities aplenty in the Australian jobs market, but the truth is very different. In recent months the mining sector has cooled considerably to add to the prevailing uncertainty in the rest of the economy. There are opportunities but they are limited. Paul Lyons, Managing Director in Australia of Ambition, specialist recruiters and Advance partner, speaks to Advance about the latest Australian employment trends. 

A Way with Words

Australian Janet De Neefe has created the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, now a leading literary event that brings together local and international writers. Over 100 authors will appear this year, including singer and writer Nick Cave, expatriate Australian writer John Pilger and former East Timor president José Ramos Horta. Now, in its ninth year, Janet talks to Australia Unlimited about the challenges and rewards and attracting well-known writers and guests from around the world to the annual Bali-based event. Read More