Inside Q-CTRL’s $86.3 million Series B extension
Tegan Jones
8 October 2024
Q-CTRL has secured an additional $86.3 million in Series B funding, bringing the total funding round to $166 million.
“Wake-up call”: COSBOA shares eight-point wishlist ahead of 2025 election
David Adams
9 October 2024
Australia's leading small business lobby has outlined its key concerns ahead of the next federal election, with CEO Luke Achterstraat describing the "toughest operating environment in recent memory" for SME operators.
How this small cafe raised its prices without losing customers
Chryssie Swarbrick
9 October 2024
Two Franks co-owner Chryssie Swarbrick says cafes in particular shoulder most of the blame for the public’s financial woes. But as a small business owner, raising prices is never a good feeling.
From AI to DEI: Seven workforce trends that will continue to rule in 2025
Nadine O’Regan
9 October 2024
As we progress through 2024 at a hurtling pace, several key workforce trends have emerged, some we could have predicted, and others have been a surprise.
Officeworks-backed social enterprise Circonomy enters liquidation amid retail downturn
Eloise Keating
8 October 2024
Retail giant Officeworks says it was proud to have invested in Brisbane-based social enterprise Circonomy, which entered creditors' voluntary liquidation at the end of last week.
Capital X launches to connect women founders with investors and mentors
Tegan Jones
8 October 2024
Capital X, a new community-driven initiative has been launched to increase the visibility and funding opportunities for women founders.
Bake it ’til you make it: Crumbl accelerates official Australian launch after pop-up frenzy
David Adams
8 October 2024
American bakery franchise Crumbl is expediting plans for its Australian launch, after an unsanctioned Sydney pop-up selling imported Crumbl cookies sparked a social media frenzy.
Byron Bay Bio says DNA testing is the next growth frontier for Australia’s medicinal cannabis sector
David Adams
8 October 2024
Innovation is budding in the medicinal cannabis sector, as startups like Byron Bay Bio pursue DNA testing to help breeders identify and protect desirable traits in plant medicine.
SmartCompany’s monthly book review: The 7% Club is your guide to growing beyond the $2 million mark
Leanne Faulkner
8 October 2024
The 7% Club identifies what it takes to grow a business past the $2 million mark – an achievement attained by only 7% of all businesses in Australia, writes Leanne Faulkner in the latest edition of SmartCompany's monthly book review series.
Corporate values have lost their sheen. What comes next?
Lauren Crystal
8 October 2024
As society has evolved, so too have the expectations of employees and customers, and corporate values have struggled to keep up.
TaxTok: Australian accountant says viral videos are drawing real-world leads
David Adams
7 October 2024
Australian tax professionals have much to gain by posting on TikTok, accountant Natalie Lennon says, claiming a steady stream of videos and a handful of viral hits are driving real-world leads to her practice.
Albo launches Inner West Ale Trail, says “fun is back in Sydney”
Simon Crerar
7 October 2024
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has launched a new initiative showcasing 18 independent breweries in Sydney's Inner West, the so-called "craft beer capital of Australia".
Why businesses should offer period products for free
Tegan Jones
7 October 2024
Aunt Flow wants period products to be as common as toilet paper at work, offering a low-cost solution that helps boost productivity.
Why Australian small businesses are investing in cybersecurity training
Tara Whitehead
7 October 2024
Even if you’re investing in the best possible tools and cybersecurity measures, it’s important that your preventative measures include upskilling your people.
How promoting your ‘traditional’ process can win customers and boost sales
Bri Williams
7 October 2024
New research suggests consumers perceive traditionally made products as having better quality and being better for society. Behavioural science expert Bri Williams explains how you can use it to your advantage.