Business Advice
Four lessons on customer-focused innovation from Uber’s Susan Anderson
In an age when technology is keeping people more connected than ever, it’s important for businesses, and particularly startups, to keep th…
Why education is needed to make franchising more appealing to women
By Park Thaichon, Griffith University; Sara Quach, Griffith University, and Scott Weaven, Griffith University
The franchise model should …
Naomi Simson: Here’s five things on my to-do list (that all retailers should be paying attention to)
No business owner can take a set and forget mindset; nothing is slowing down and putting your head in the sand is not an option.
Technology…
Sacked worker wins $10,000 compensation despite using “grossly vulgar” language at work
A small business employer’s “disgraceful and grossly unfair” dismissal process has cost it over $10,000 in compensation, despite the F…
Why the government needs to invest more in Australian innovation … or perish
Last week’s AFR Innovation Summit raised a number of challenges Australia is facing. These challenges remained without solutions.
Confl…
How do you know when to call it a day? A business owner shares his thoughts on closing down
There are a variety of reasons why a business owner will decide enough is enough, and timing can be everything when it comes to closing a bu…
ACCC chair accuses companies of putting “short-term profits” before customers, calls for $10 million penalties
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Rod Sims has accused companies of putting “short-term profits” before the ne…
Adriano Zumbo’s businesses placed into voluntary administration, with debts reportedly as high as $10 million
Famous celebrity pastry chef Adriano Zumbo’s businesses are reportedly facing a $10 million debt to creditors after three of his sweets-serv…
Staying competitive in the digital world: Is it time to disrupt?
For legacy companies caught up in the ongoing digitisation that is sweeping industry, it can be a matter of quickly taking action or falling…
How Delish Deliveries fixed its business and saved some Aussie Farmers Direct franchisees at the same time
A Sydney-based grocery delivery business has swooped in to help a number of Aussie Farmer Direct franchisees after the company’s collapse …
