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One in 10 workers changed jobs in the year to February, ABS says, giving credence to ‘Great Resignation’ claims

David Adams

25 May 2022

Some 1.3 million people changed jobs in the year to February 2022, the ABS says, suggesting many took part in the 'Great Migration'.

The Coalition is yet to fully explain how it will create 400,000 new small businesses, a week after its major campaign pledge

David Adams

11 May 2022

Industry experts have welcomed the Morrison government's pledge to help create 400,000 new small businesses, but want more detail.

Australian travel and safety solutions Locomote and JESI partner up for major Chevron deal

David Adams

9 May 2022

Locomote co-founder David Fastuca said using a collaborative approach helped lock in a deal with one of the world's largest companies.

Killer Thinking: Why Tim Duggan says kindness is the best way to get ahead in business

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Inspiration

"Kindness can sometimes sound weak, or soft, or too touchy-feely for the thrust and pace of business, right?," writes Tim Duggan. "I reckon that’s bullshit."

The hunt for the next Canva continues as Blackbird Ventures reveals new, billion-dollar startup funding plan

David Adams

7 April 2022

Homegrown venture capital powerhouse Blackbird Ventures has unveiled plans to raise at least $1 billion in the coming months.

How Sophie Walker nurtured her birth stories podcast to 7.5 million downloads and a brand deal with Bonds

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Inspiration

Here's how Australian Birth Stories scored a $130,000 sponsorship deal with Bonds through a community of connections.

Budget 2022: Tax reform, the skills shortage, and climate change are key concerns for SMEs and industry groups

David Adams

28 March 2022

MYOB today published a report reflecting the top concerns of the local SME community, one day ahead of the federal budget.

How to build a sustainable business in a rapidly changing environment

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Marketing

To manage change effectively and efficiently, you need to know how to achieve sustainable business growth to weather the storms as they come.

Boost your business growth with these five questions

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Strategy

By knowing the answers to these five questions, you'll be in a better position to boost business growth over the next 12 months.

The best read SmartCompany Plus articles from 2021

Sophie Venz

21 December 2021

The best read articles from SmartCompany Plus in 2021 include recruitment tips, growth stories and inspiration for the new year.