You'll find a giant chess set in Hyde Park, Sydney at the top of Market Street. If you like playing or watching chess it's a must see. There are 2 cafes nearby that have a lovely outlook, particularly on a sunny day- a great place to meet friends in the city.
PayPress is a new platform that plans to connect startups to reporters who are interested in earning extra money. The startups select the publication they'd like to be featured in and pay on the platform. Paypress say they have already signed up over 50 publications like the Huff Post. This service could disrupt the PR agency business in terms of its ability to charge new clients. It could also be very attractive to journalists as PR agencies haven't traditionally paid them. www.paypress.co
A new community online service in NSW Australia allows people to report non-urgent crime, to make and receive updates, as well as be contacted directly by police if further information is required. Examples of crimes that can now be reported online are lost property, intentional damage or graffiti and theft. www.police.nsw.gov.au
St George Bank has partnered with Ausmumpreneur to offer courses in business for mums. Research has found that balancing a business with raising a family is the biggest barrier to starting a business for most mums. Therefore the Women?s Business School courses include modules on time management and work life balance, with advice from women who have achieved the balance to made it work. www.thewomensbusinessschool.com
Social Playground now offers to hire you a gif booth for your party. Your guests can get a free gif by standing in front of it, alone or with friends- an advanced form of a selfie. It's sent to them by SMS so they can share the experience, including a logo from your event. This fun idea ensures more people remember a fun event and who invited them! www.socialplayground.com.au
Three ideas were selected from Idea Spies at the Ashurst June boardroom lunch and the idea that received the most votes was Licella's world first idea for turning plastic waste into biofuel. Smart contracts received the least votes! Licella's idea now goes to the final for selection at the December lunch.
