Hiring the wrong person could cost your startup hundreds of thousands or worse, your culture and momentum. In the early stages, every hire is a high-stakes decision. And in the fast-paced world of startups, where time, resources, and finances are limited, there’s no room for error. At Australiance Talent, we’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for startups to fall into common hiring traps and how costly those mistakes can be. Here are the top 5 hiring mistakes startups make, plus our tips on how to avoid them.
Australiance Weekly News #9 [17/02/23]
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Startup&Angels Upcoming Event
Pitch To Rise - An Angel Investors Night
☄️ Startup Founders, are you actively exploring funding options, connecting with angel investors, and engaging with like-minded individuals in the industry?
Look no further than Pitch to Rise – An Angel Investors Night! 🚀
Discover the secrets to fundraising success as you meet and mingle with the most promising startups across different industries, all under one roof.
This event brings together angel investors to provide valuable insights and connect you with the right people to help you reach your goals.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, explore diverse funding options like venture capital, angel investments and more, and hear inspiring success stories from other founders.
🗓 Date: 23 March, 2023
🕐 Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: Level 6, Tank Stream Labs, 11 York Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Startup&Angels Community News
Upcoming workshop: Win at Linkedin without spending a cent
Exciting news: Startup&Angels is proud to present virtual webinar “Win at Linkedin without spending a cent” with Vinnie Romano – founder of Mysocial.ai, educating individuals on the LinkedIn’s algorithm and how to maximise the platform’s potential to optimise your profile and content creation.
This masterclass is tailored to meet your needs, whether you’re looking to:
💻 Raise your professional profile or increase your influence
💻 Prospect new business or pitch to clients/investors
💻 Negotiate a near-done deal or raise capital
💻 Communicate a message or showcase what it’s like to work at your start-up/company
Discover the ultimate 26 insights from conversations with VCs by KPMG High Growth Ventures!
In 2023, financial models and revenue forecasts are expected to be a challenge, and the level of due diligence is on the rise. Having spoken to a number of VCs over the past 6 months, KMPG has compiled 26+ insights to help founders crush your capital raise.
And here’s the intel – KPMG has pinpointed 4 key metrics that founders need to keep a close eye on:
💡 $1 million annualised recurring revenue (ARR)
💡 120% net retention plus
💡 <1:1 net cash burn.
💡 The rule of 40
Candidate Spotlight
Our featured talents of the week are two highly-qualified individuals seeking opportunities in sales or business development
If you’re in search of top-notch candidates for these roles, your search ends here. We have the perfect match for you!
👤 Sales Representative
Notice period: 3 weeks
🔻Experience: a B2B SaaS sales professional with about 3 years of experience and international expertise. He has a wealth of international experience that has equipped him with a deep understanding of diverse market environments. He also excels in managing teams where he previously managed a small team of BDRs and account managers. Overall, he has a full-cycle sales background. Located in Sydney and available to relocate.
🔻Expected salary: $95K-$110K base + super
_________
👤 Business Development Manager
Notice period: 1 month
🔻 Experience: a senior sales professional with 5+ years of experience and a proven track record of driving revenue growth. Skilled in B2B sales, negotiations and building client relationships, she consistently exceeds sales targets. A natural leader, she has a record of leading high-performing teams and mentoring sales reps to success. With expertise in the full sales cycle and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences, she is a driven and results-oriented individual. Located in Sydney and available to relocate.
🔻Expected salary: $120K-$140K base + super
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With 5+ years of experience in this field, Australiance understands your needs and knows how to make it easy for you. We will:
✔️ Assist you selecting the right candidate for your project
✔️ Take care of all the admin: the intern will be on our books & we will manage all admin aspects (insurance, monthly allowance, admin with schools etc, etc)
✔️ Provide assistance regarding relocation
…So you can concentrate on growing your businesses.
Hot jobs offers
Hey there! Looking for a job change? Then look no further because we have ample opportunities waiting for you!
Check out some exciting job opportunities in the amazing city of #Sydney below! 
We are looking to fill up the following positions:
Project Management Internship for a Startup Environment Software Engineer Intern for a Health Tech Startup
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