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David Adams

10 August 2022

The new Labor government may have an unlikely ally in One Nation as it pushes for legislation enshrining equal pay between full-time staff and casual labour hire workers.

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Hootsuite fires 30% of staff, while Canva advertises 180 vacant positions

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Emma Elsworthy

10 August 2022

Hootsuite has about 1200 staff members all over the globe, meaning some 400 people will lose their jobs this week, though management is refusing to say which roles are on the chopping block.

“Issues are very rarely truly resolved”: Adelaide Crows apology for 2018 training camp an example for businesses, crisis management expert says

Leadership

David Adams

10 August 2022

The latest apology from the Adelaide Crows can serve as an example for businesses facing high-profile scrutiny, according to crisis management expert Tony Jaques.

Last year’s Smart50 winner InstantScripts sees 10% increase in valuation following $5 million invesment

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Sophie Venz

10 August 2022

The recent investment from Bailador Technology Investments sees InstantScripts' valuation rise by $1.7 million.

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Frankly Speaking: The art of small business hospitality

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Chryssie Swarbrick

10 August 2022

In this instalment of Frankly Speaking, Chryssie Swarbrick describes what she wants customers to experience when they visit her new cafe.

John Durie: Aussie businesses can now monitor and benchmark ESG practices through new SaaS tool

Software

John Durie

10 August 2022

The ESG Software-as-a-Service platform created by Australian entrepreneur Frank Meehan was officially launched in Australia this month by new owner FiscalNote.

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No machine powered by AI can match the ease and efficiency with which even the youngest humans learn, comprehend and contextualise.

Don’t know how to recycle properly? Hero Packaging launches dissolvable product to fix that problem

Retail

Sophie Venz

10 August 2022

Hero Packaging has released its new, completely dissolvable product, AquaHero, in a quest to end the global waste problem.

Why underpaying aged care workers is costing Australia dearly

Health

Bernard Keane

10 August 2022

The cost of not paying aged care workers properly is far greater than the sums required to fund a proper workforce.

How the NSW government lost control of the political tempo amid the Barilaro trade post saga

Politics

Andy Marks

10 August 2022

Approaching day 49 of the inquiry into the appointment of the New York trade commissioner, it has already prompted the resignation of NSW Liberal deputy leader Stuart Ayres, with more fallout a distinct possibility.

How brands can appeal to Gen Sober, as non-alcoholic options prove to be more than a fad

Branding

Kate Rourke

10 August 2022

Dry July may be over, but for many Aussies ditching the bottle is no longer a once-a-year pledge.

Linktree sacks 17% of employees in latest round of tech layoffs

Information Technology

Emma Elsworthy

9 August 2022

The social media startup's founder has confirmed the layoffs, amounting to about 50 staff members out of a reported 300-strong workforce.

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Anyone who has maintained even a small database knows that data quality deteriorates quickly. Here's how you can stop that.

Insolvency rates are returning to pre-COVID levels as extraordinary tax office leniency comes to an end

Finance

David Adams

9 August 2022

Business insolvency rates are returning to their pre-COVID norms, according to new ASIC data, suggesting leniency offered by the tax office and regulators earlier in the pandemic has come to an end.

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From SKINS bankruptcy to an ASX listing: Jaimie Fuller on the lessons he’s using to grow new sportstech company, eo

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Several years since the “slow trainwreck” of SKINS’ demise, Jaimie Fuller is upbeat about the growth prospects for eo, a sportstech company targeted at pro athletes and elite amateurs.

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Now more than ever, every business needs to attract, excite, motivate, and keep great people, especially now that remote working and doing it solo is the new normal. Enter the onboarding gift pack.

Instagram hacking is on the rise: Five ways to protect your business accounts

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While there are a variety of recovery tools available, it’s important that you get your security in check to ensure you don't fall victim to Instagram hacking in the first place.

My biggest mistake: Angus McDonald, CEO of Barbeques Galore

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Despite his career success, Angus McDonald hasn’t been immune to mistakes. And his biggest mistake is one that provided a lesson he still carries today.

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Local startups raised more than $100 million last month. Want to follow their footsteps?

Finance

Ben Ice

9 August 2022

We've extended entries for the Pitch startups competition until the end of the week. Don't miss your chance to enter.

Four female business leaders reflect on resilience in the face of adversity in 2022

Business Advice

Ruth Thomas

9 August 2022

Four female entrepreneurs share their advice on business survival, adaptability and honing your personal power.

HIVERY CEO warns of changing investor sentiment weeks after completing $30 million Series B raise

Growth

David Adams

5 August 2022

HIVERY co-founder Jason Hosking says the startup sector should prepare for conservative investment ahead, as "there's no doubt the landscape, retail tech or otherwise, has changed significantly in the last six months".

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“Aggressive, but mixed with common sense”: Mr Yum co-founder Adrian Osman on lessons learned in overseas expansion

Startup News

Ben Ice

4 August 2022

SmartCompany spoke with Mr Yum COO and co-founder Adrian Osman about mixing aggressive with common sense and the key to new markets.

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Flora & Fauna founder Julie Mathers acquires Snuggle Hunny, takes on CEO role

Entrepreneurs

Sophie Venz

9 August 2022

After selling Flora & Fauna last year for nearly $28 million, Julie Mathers has now acquired babywear business Snuggle Hunny in partnership with Arcus Partners, and taken on the role of CEO.

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Marley Spoon launches service allowing customers to pair wine with their meals

Retail

Melissa Iaria

8 August 2022

The home kits meal group has launched Wine Store by Marley Spoon, allowing customers with a hunger for convenience to perfectly pair wine with their home cooked meals.

A single scoop of Gelato Messina is now $6.20, and the brand hopes its social media strategy will sweeten the sour news

Economy

David Adams

4 August 2022

Cult gelato chain Gelato Messina has once again informed customers of a price hike, hoping an up-front explanation of mounting inflationary pressures won't leave a bad taste in consumers' mouths.

Woolworths at Work: The new digital platform aimed at SMEs

Retail

Irene Dong

4 August 2022

Supermarket chain Woolworths has unveiled the post-beta iteration of its business-focused online shopping platform, Woolworths at Work.

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A third of Aussie workers would trade a small pay cut for better work-life balance: LinkedIn

People

Elizabeth Gibbes

5 August 2022

LinkedIn's Workplace Confidence Index shows Australian workers are primarily interested in benefits that give them more control of their time, with younger Aussies driving the interest in these areas and in free mental health benefits.

Unions are pushing to enshrine working from home as a right. Could this actually happen?

Industrial Relations

Joo-Cheong Tham

2 August 2022

What does it mean to have a right to work from home, and why should there be one? And what conditions are needed to make such a right effective?

“Work from home” was the top search term on SEEK in the June quarter, surpassing job titles or locations

Economy

David Adams

21 July 2022

The shift highlights how essential remote work allowances have become for Australia's workforce.

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“The pandemic isn’t over yet”: Hybrid work expert calls on businesses to remain flexible as COVID-19 batters “back to office” plans

Business Planning

David Adams

20 July 2022

As Australian businesses reconsider their "back to office" strategies through yet another wave of COVID-19 cases, a hybrid working expert says company leaders should keep work from home plans in their back pocket, pandemic or not.

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Officeworks

9 August 2022

Sustainability is now a contributing factor in consumer purchasing decisions, which means businesses need to embrace a more proactive outlook or risk losing market share to their eco-friendly competitors.

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SEEK

8 August 2022

The upheaval of the pandemic has caused a shift in the workplace landscape. It has changed the way employees view their jobs and what they expect.

The attributes of CLM that makes contract processes a breeze

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DocuSign

5 August 2022

There’s much more to a contract than just signing and filing. From tweaking a standard template to contract review, storage, and even incorporating data from other departments, it’s a multifaceted process.

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Officeworks

2 August 2022

Eco-consciousness is influencing more and more of our biggest decisions, from where we live to who we vote for to the companies we work at.

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Hootsuite fires 30% of staff, while Canva advertises 180 vacant positions

“Issues are very rarely truly resolved”: Adelaide Crows apology for 2018 training camp an example for businesses, crisis management expert says

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Flora & Fauna founder Julie Mathers acquires Snuggle Hunny, takes on CEO role

Marley Spoon launches service allowing customers to pair wine with their meals

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