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Dick Smith collapse: Four things we learnt after the first meeting of creditors

Dick Smith collapse: Four things we learnt after the first meeting of creditors

The first meeting of creditors took place in Sydney yesterday, 10 days after the electronics retail chain collapsed into voluntary administration. By Eloise Keating
Meet David Strangis and Anthony Sacco, the best friends who turned affordable fashion into $8 million business Bronze Snake

Meet David Strangis and Anthony Sacco, the best friends who turned affordable fashion into $8 million business Bronze Snake

The school friends will soon see the business they founded while still teenagers turn 10 years old. By Ronelle Richards
Backlash against AussieBum’s Australia Day undies shows why brands need to be aware of cultural sensitivities, expert says

Backlash against AussieBum’s Australia Day undies shows why brands need to be aware of cultural sensitivities, expert says

Men’s underwear and swimwear company AussieBum’s Australia Day underwear campaign has drawn flak on social media. By Broede Carmody
Costco to open three new stores as Aussies opt to top up their shopping at the bulk retailer

Costco to open three new stores as Aussies opt to top up their shopping at the bulk retailer

Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are all set for new stores. By Ronelle Richards
Grill'd founder Simon Crowe buys Koko Black out of voluntary administration

Grill'd founder Simon Crowe buys Koko Black out of voluntary administration

The managing director of Grill'd has snapped up Koko Black after the chocolate retailer collapsed into administration last year. By Eloise Keating
Former Harvey Norman franchisee fined $52,000 for misleading customers about their guarantee rights

Former Harvey Norman franchisee fined $52,000 for misleading customers about their guarantee rights

The ACCC chair called the case a "timely reminder" for retailers not to mislead consumers. By Ronelle Richards
How your business can embrace data analytics in marketing without needing a data scientist

How your business can embrace data analytics in marketing without needing a data scientist

It's essential for your business to embrace data analytics to keep your marketing strategy relevant. By John Paul Syriatowicz
Why you need to sign a co-founder agreement: “It can save you from failure”

Why you need to sign a co-founder agreement: “It can save you from failure”

Your co-founder's visions and opinions are subject to change, so it's vital you have a written agreement to keep your business from failing. By Mark McDonald
Why it’s better for your brand to be in the ‘top 10’ instead of the ‘top nine’

Why it’s better for your brand to be in the ‘top 10’ instead of the ‘top nine’

What is the “comfort tier” effect, and what does it mean for your business? By Eloise Keating
Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron bids for Tassie dairy company as politicians attempt to stop overseas buyers taking control

Kathmandu founder Jan Cameron bids for Tassie dairy company as politicians attempt to stop overseas buyers taking control

Located in Tasmania’s far north-west, VDL is currently owned by New Plymouth District Council in New Zealand. By Ronelle Richards
Why politicians hate the idea of taxing the homes of 'the rich'

Why politicians hate the idea of taxing the homes of 'the rich'

There is a real and understandable view that your main place of residence is off-limits from government intervention. By Michael William-Blissenden
What’s all the fuzz about? Why you should wait before jumping on board Peach, the latest social media platform to hit the app store

What’s all the fuzz about? Why you should wait before jumping on board Peach, the latest social media platform to hit the app store

Just as you've come to grips with Snapchat, a new social media app has started taking the internet by storm. By Ronelle Richards
Streamlined tax and super reporting for SMEs is on its way

Streamlined tax and super reporting for SMEs is on its way

Let's be clear about this: Single Touch Payroll will be a major change for SMEs. By Terry Hayes
Human rights court rules it’s OK for employers to read the personal messages of workers

Human rights court rules it’s OK for employers to read the personal messages of workers

The verdict, handed down on Tuesday, has broad implications for how businesses manage employees' internet use at work. By Eloise Keating
Another 7-Eleven franchisee faces court after allegedly underpaying 21 staff $31,000

Another 7-Eleven franchisee faces court after allegedly underpaying 21 staff $31,000

Staff working in the two Brisbane stores are allegedly owed amounts ranging up to over $5000. By Broede Carmody
Why playing favourites at work can actually boost team performance

Why playing favourites at work can actually boost team performance

“The rationale here is that not all team members are created equally,” researchers wrote. By Broede Carmody
The top five barriers to small business innovation revealed

The top five barriers to small business innovation revealed

What difficulties does your small business face in trying to innovate this year? By Broede Carmody
Why 2016 is shaping up to be a banner year for mergers and acquisitions

Why 2016 is shaping up to be a banner year for mergers and acquisitions

For businesses looking to become the subject of an acquisition offer, now is a good time to test the market. By Michael Sonego
Your SEO is safe from the Penguin... for now

Your SEO is safe from the Penguin... for now

Everyone's been on edge for about a month now, just waiting for Google's Penguin update that's been promised to happen. By Jim Stewart
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