Stephanie Palmer-Derrien, Author at SmartCompany

“Bittersweet”: Family-run tech company Task acquired for $120 million

Aussie family-run tech company Task has been acquired by Kiwi marketing software company Plexure Group, for a whopping $120 million.

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Fintech players welcome payment review that could lead to stricter rules for Google and Apple

The Payments System Review could see the government keeping a closer eye on big-tech payment platforms, but fintech players back the recommendations.

Kiwi startup Komodo raises $1.7 million to improve mental wellbeing in schools

We caught up with the founders of Komodo talk about audacious dreams, strategic investors and the effect of COVID-19 on student wellbeing.

Xero introduces “vital” flexible working policy, as it embarks on a hiring spree

Xero's new flexible work policy comes in as the tech company embarks hiring drive, and could help it attract the best tech talent.

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Federal government announces vaccine indemnity scheme: Here’s what it means for small businesses

The new vaccine indemnity scheme has been welcomed as something that will protect SMEs and allow them to play a bigger part in the rollout.

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Camplify’s strong results show caravans are making a comeback: Why that’s good news for Aussie SMEs

While strong growth is clearly good for Camplify, it may also reflect a trend that’s bringing cash to small businesses in regional towns.

Accelerating Commercialisation Grants

From oyster farms to artificial voice boxes: Eight businesses secure a combined $4 million in Accelerating Commercialisation Grants

Eight Aussie businesses have been granted a combined $3.9 million in government funding through Accelerating Commercialisation Grants.

Explained: The COVID-19 support payments available to businesses in the Northern Territory

There is support available for those businesses affected by the snap lockdown in July, and by the continuing dearth of tourism dollars.

Quantum Brilliance bags $13.4 million as investors jump on an emerging opportunity in Aussie tech

Quantum Brilliance has secured $13.4 million in seed funding, as its founders set their sights on becoming Australia’s first quantum unicorn.

Instagram scraps ‘swipe up’ for new Link Sticker that could allow all businesses to add links in stories

Instagram is replacing the ‘swipe up’ feature for adding links in stories with a new sticker, and it could become available to the smallest of SMEs.

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