How 33 million views on TikTok led to a 1000% sales boost for this Yarra Valley beauty business Coronavirus, Social Media, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 October 2020 My Glow 2 has seen sales increase by more than 1000% during COVID-19 pandemic, and its founders put much of that down to TikTok.
“An entrepreneur at heart”: CarAdvice co-founder Alborz Fallah raises $3 million for new motor media venture Arts & Media, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 21 October 2020 Four years after selling CarAdvice.com.au to Nine for $60 million, Alborz Fallah has raised $3 million for his new business CarExpert.com.au.
Cut costs and keep staff: Everything startups and SMEs need to know about employee share schemes Finance, Legal, Startup Advice Mike Budnow 21 October 2020 Before you make a tough staffing decision, it’s worth considering whether an employee share scheme could work in your business.
Deliveroo dragged to court in unfair dismissal case that could have “significant ramifications” for the Aussie gig economy Coronavirus, Legal, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 20 October 2020 A rider for Deliveroo Australia is taking the food delivery giant to court today, in a Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal case.
Envato co-founder Collis Ta’eed to hand over CEO role to Hichame Assi Leadership, Startup News Eloise Keating 20 October 2020 Australian startup Envato has appointed Hichame Assi as chief executive, to take over from outgoing chief executive Collis Ta’eed.
Hospitality tech startup HungryHungry bags $2 million, as COVID-19 brings irreversible change to the sector Coronavirus, Hospitality, Startup News Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 20 October 2020 HungryHungry has scored $2 million in Series A funding, after the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated innovation in the hospitality sector.
Waymo launches fully autonomous fleet of self-driving taxis Startup News, Technology, Transport & Logistics James Jin Kang and Mohiuddin Ahmed and Paul Haskell-Dowland 19 October 2020 Autonomous car company Waymo has announced its self-driving taxis are now available to the general public in Phoenix, Arizona.
As Australia drags its heels on 5G adoption, Apple will sell its new high-spectrum 5G iPhone 12 to US customers only Analysis, Technology, Telecommunications Stanley Shanapinda 19 October 2020 Following in the footsteps of Samsung, Apple has released the iPhone 12, its first high-spectrum 5G smartphone.
Apprentices are the solution to Australia’s recession, but Morrison’s $1.2 billion wage subsidy isn’t the answer Economy, Federal Budget 2020, Opinion, Technology Samir Sinha 19 October 2020 If the $1.2 billion apprentice wage subsidy is used to create digital skills, it could enable strong business revival across the board.
How Adelaide startup Good Thnx facilitated $1 million in charity donations, and built a Slack integration for speedy sales Profiles, Technology Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 16 October 2020 Good Thnx just took part in Startmate’s 10th anniversary demo day. But, already, this business is racking up wins and hitting milestones.
