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ABS Stats Updates Population Data, Adds iPhone 5 Support
iOS: The Australian Bureau of Statistics has updated its iOS ABS Stats app, adding more recent population data and support for the larger-screened iPhone 5. It’s a handy way to quickly access key statistics; we hope an Android version emerges eventually. [ABS Stats]
Video: Branson On Business
Ever wondered how Sir Richard Branson became so ridiculously successful? Last week, we attended Talent International’s “Talent Unleashed” event in Sydney which was headlined by the Virgin billionaire. Guests were given an insight into Branson’s business methods with a focus on how to successfully create working environments through sheer bloody-mindedness and self-belief. He also discusses Virgin Galactic, the importance of following your gut instinct and the havoc wrought by Apple on his former music business.
The Power Of Building A Platform
Every day we see it. People seemingly coming from nowhere and finding their way onto your crowded radar; they’re carving out a reputation for themselves as an expert or authority in a particular space and then over the journey you watch them get bigger and more influential as their star rises with each new blog or video post.
Elevator Pitch: DesignCrowd
Elevator Pitch is a new regular feature on Lifehacker where we profile startups and new companies and pick their brains for entrepreneurial advice. This week, we’re talking with Alec Lynch, founder of DesignCrowd.
How To Beat The Plateau Effect
Bob Sullivan and Hugh Thompson are the authors of The Plateau Effect, a book that takes a look at why people in all kinds of pursuits will succeed to a point and then be unable to improve. Our sibling publication Business Insider Australia caught up with them to talk about the plateau effect (and how to collaborate on writing a book).
Elevator Pitch: Kounta
Elevator Pitch is a new regular feature on Lifehacker where we profile startups and new companies and pick their brains for entrepreneurial advice. This week, we’re talking with Nick Cloete from Kounta.
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