Startups

"I think it’s important to loudly proclaim that we are women, as well as being entrepreneurs or founders," writes Jules Brooke.

Thousands of Australian women entrepreneurs were left disappointed yesterday after receiving an email saying their application to the Boosting Female Founders (BFF) grant initiative had been successful, only to later be told there had been a mistake.

Grace Brennan says in farming communities, a woman's job has often been considered a side-project. But in times of crisis, they become critical to households and communities.

After the previous budget was criticised, bold statements were made about women’s economic security, and this year's budget was coined a ‘budget for women’, Jo Burston says she was expecting more.

"Your action and inaction will define what the future looks like for female founders," writes Michelle Fotheringham.

The young tech investor turned a page in her life when she realised the gross shortage of women in the tech investment space, and particularly women of colour.

SmartCompany showcases the efforts of nine female entrepreneurs whose work is having a meaningful impact on women's lives.

As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, we have an opportunity to think about our own purchasing decisions.

A disproportionate number of women business owners find affordable access to childcare in Australia a barrier to growing their businesses.

It’s no secret that regional SMEs did it tough last year, faced with a pandemic and the devastating consequences of bushfires.