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Can retailers afford to miss it?, Hey Elon, Twitter isn't a startup, How Byron Bay startup Subpod turned food scraps into a $16.4 million business, TaskPod needs some fixes before it becomes the future of hybrid work, Chambers of commerce launch last-ditch ad campaign to postpone IR bill, From the experts: Why execution is far more important than innovation, Smart50 Awards 2022: Finalists announced, Restaurants blindsided by sudden Deliveroo Australia collapse ahead of dinner rush, Innovation unlocked: How 12 women shaping Australia’s future find their ideas, Deliveroo set to “imminently” close Australian operations in shock shake-up to food delivery sector, Seven growth secrets: How hyper-growth startup Linktree attracted 12 million users in just five years, Freight logistics startup Ofload hauls $60 million in Series B funding, Cultured meat startup Vow raises US$49 million and launches its first high-end culinary brand, Francesca Jewellery has donated nearly $1 million to Aussie charities through its Awareness Bracelets. Here’s how it did it, ‘Instant’ grocery startup VOLY quietly stops all deliveries and deletes social media, Mrs Mac’s buyer Aus Pie Co says it will be “business as usual” for the brand, Bon Maxie’s founder nailed a niche in the accessories market, using Instagram to grow a seven-figure business, How a data-pivot helped My Muscle Chef grow from $27 million in revenue to $200 million, Elon Musk kills ‘official’ label one day after launching, Twitter manager claims it’s still alive, Iconic Aussie pie brand Mrs Mac’s sold to mystery buyer, Hemp-based skincare startup Hey Bud secures huge deal to supply 400 Priceline stores, Zero Co raises $260,000 for global plastic cleanup efforts after its Egyptian rubbish pyramid stunt, From Volvo to Toyota: The best and worst EV manufacturers, ranked, Blackbird founder backs SafetyCulture after CEO Luke Anear slams mandatory ASIC reporting, How knowledge sharing helped The Plant Runner grow its customer base by 140% in 12 months, Migration reform is on the way, Clare O'Neil says, as skills shortages constrain business growth, Scammers are assailing small businesses on multiple fronts say ACCC, Fear, crisis, failure: How the best entrepreneurs confront ‘the struggle’, and bounce back stronger, Workplace loyalty is dead — here's what replaced it, Home Affairs removes “out-dated” priority migration list as tech sector concerns mount, Fossil fuels giants paid no tax in 2020-21 despite billions in revenue, says ATO report, Tech sector voices concern after in-demand skills pulled from visa priority list, Qantas strikes back at Choice’s Shonky Awards, slamming watchdog’s ‘wrong’ data and out-of-date info, How upskilling helped The Oodie founder David Fogarty build a business making $180 million in revenue, How to retain budget-conscious consumers as the cost of living rises, Aussie classic 4WD startup becomes biggest global EV conversion manufacturer, "Serious concerns": Senate crossbenchers David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie say they won't rubber-stamp Labor's industrial relations reform bill, Reserve Bank of Australia issues Melbourne Cup day cash rate hike as inflation bursts out of the gate, Victoria's EV charger grants are a win for cupcakes and wine, Small Business Minister Julie Collins: The federal budget targets "long-term resilience" instead of quick-fix solutions, Bunnings axes the catalogue, but has the hardware titan made a huge mistake?, Why giving workers the right to disconnect should be a key pillar of IR reforms, Dutton goes nuclear: Six key takeaways from the budget reply for businesses, Frankly Speaking: How choosing a coffee supplier taught me some valuable business lessons, “Factually incorrect”: ASIC fines company $56,000 for greenwashing, warns more is to come, What toxic culture revelations at the BoM teach us about internal comms and management style, Six Aussie startups that raised $56 million this week, Budget 2022: "Literally exhausted" small business community cautiously optimistic about support measures, Budget 2022: Is there room for small businesses in Jim Chalmers’ vision for a “better future”?, Budget 2022: Ten key policies in the budget for small businesses — and five things that are missing, Budget 2022: Australia’s first federal tax cuts for electric vehicles revealed, “Farfetched”: Why Kanye's court case against a Melbourne burger joint will likely fail, says lawyer, Budget 2022: 10 things we know about Labor's "wellbeing" budget and support for businesses, Urban Swan, the RedBalloon of gen Z dating, scores $2 million seed funding, Crucial lessons for business as Gina Rinehart axes Netball Australia’s $15 million sponsorship over ‘woke politics’, Australia is locking out workers by overlooking marginalised groups, ATO spends $3.2 million to push director ID registrations as deadline approaches, Budget 2022: Hospitality owners call for urgent action as staff shortages replace lockdowns as number one challenge, Animal-free fat startup Nourish Ingredients lands a meaty $45 million funding round, Qantas profits are soaring and Alan Joyce will earn $9 million, but it still won’t pay back JobKeeper assistance, Budget 2022: Government commits $15 million to SME mental health support and debt counselling as economic pressures mount, Budget 2022: COSBOA calls for $23 million SME cyber investment, softens multi-employer bargaining language, Labor to introduce bill banning pay secrecy rules, leaves door open for action on multi-employer bargaining, Country Road unveils $1.5 million fund to back startups and innovators driving climate action, The Airbnb of cars' is about to launch in Australia, with side hustlers to make up to $20,000 a year, Australian broadband speeds have got worse according to latest global report, Queensland government unveils $8.76 million mental health support package for small business, Vinomofo has admitted to a major data breach – but your drinking habits are safe, From Target to Sheike: Australia's most and least ethical fashion brands, ranked, Medibank, Woolworths hacked as 2022 becomes Australia’s worst year for cyberattacks, Looking for a leadership speech? Former PM Scott Morrison is now available for hire, Cult of the Lamb sold 1 million copies in its first week. Here's why the founders are determined not to grow too fast, How Chatime’s growth strategy led it to bubble tea domination in Australia, Qantas flies away from reputational hit, forecasting profits of $1.3 billion and record loyalty earnings, Aussie oven manufacturer fires up its export opportunities with first shipment to US market, Malcolm Turnbull joins Atlassian and Canva co-founders in $21 million funding round for solar innovator SunDrive, Seaweed startup aims to stop cow burps and farts as Australia poised to back Biden methane pledge, Corporates need to help Asian-Australian leaders crack 'bamboo ceiling', UK-based Frasers Group buys collapsed footwear retailer Sneakerboy, The number of Aussies working in distilleries has exploded by 240% but taxes are limiting growth, Ruby the Roo might not solve Australia's international tourism woes, say small businesses, Dancing robot honeybees are being developed to save the hives, Livestock management platform AgriWebb wrangles $10 million cash injection, Sherpa CEO: The Fair Work Commission must set minimum standards for the gig economy, ATO 'influencer tax' crackdown on celebrity endorsements, LDV to launch Australia’s first EV ute next month as Chinese giant moves in on lucrative market gap, VC player Antler reportedly gauging interest in new multimillion-dollar fund targeting earliest-stage startups, "Insanity": PayPal reneges on US$2500 fine for users spreading misinformation, Home furnishing innovator DIY Blinds secures $15 million investment from Australian Business Growth Fund, Troubled fashion label The Daily Edited goes into liquidation, The Better Packaging Co warned after alleged price fixing proposal in New Zealand, The Stage 3 tax cuts explained: Who benefits the most?, How Fonda has retained its customer base despite a changing hospitality industry, Five Aussie startups that booked a combined $60 million in funding this week, Government plan allowing Optus to share hacked user data with banks labelled a "red herring" by privacy advocates, Adore Beauty COO Sarah Mullen on how Australia's beauty disruptor focuses on innovation, Aussie startups raised $471 million in September — the strongest funding month since March, Only 60% of Australians with ADHD have told their employer, Revealed: The industry sectors facing the most significant skills shortages in 2022, ACCC greenwashing crackdown earns startup support as sustainability claims go unchecked, Co-founder of 9Springs wins entrepreneurship honour at the Top 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian Awards, The biggest startup job board in Australia has launched, Law firms are circling a class action against Optus, and it could be the biggest ever in Australia, Byron Bay's StrangeLove snapped up by Asahi as ultra lucrative booze-free drinks industry takes off, Why Monero was the crypto of choice for the Optus 'hacker', “An ad is not a strategy”: Federal government fury at Optus’s apology in weekend newspaper, How the founder of Spewy rebranded her seven-figure business, Why Walmart entering Roblox is a lesson in metaverse marketing, Three tips for today's startup founders from Canva co-founders Melanie Perkins and Cameron Adams, Forget gap years, the government wants to HELP fund 'startup years' for uni students, Aussie success story Four Pillars wins sustainability award at the ‘Oscars for booze’, Five Aussie jobs that will be automated in 10 years, Gary Vaynerchuk, king of hustle mindset influencers, is touring Australia this November, Tech startup Sidekicker recruits female-dominated leadership team amid company expansion, The Prime Minister wants Optus to pay for passport replacements, How Australia could escape the impending global recession, How Australia could escape the impending global recession, States start making licence renewals free for Optus hack victims, Aussie tech startup acquired by Pfizer for $179 million after developing an app that can ‘hear’ COVID-19, Optus offers data victims a free subscription to Equifax — an identity protection service that’s previously been hacked, Under new legislation employers will have positive duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, Alleged Optus hacker deletes extortion threat after releasing what it claims are details of 10,000 customers, First Australian state bans coffee cups as peak body warns about "limited resources" of small business, Australian government promises tighter cyber security after Optus hack, Four-day weeks don’t work for everyone. Here are five other ways to support your people, ‘Incendiary and baffling’: Qantas backflipping on meat-only meals only made things worse, expert says, Australia is a global hybrid work leader with half of all surveyed businesses offering WFH allowance, Rules for Skills and Training Boost must change to include small business owners, says CPA Australia, ATO winding up applications on the rise as pre-pandemic compliance measures return in force, More managers are employing "bossware" surveillance technology, but it comes with big risks, ABCC recovers more than $13.5 million for subcontractors as its time draws to a close, Optus data breach: Small business customers likely exposed to major cybersecurity attack, “A global brand”: Ultra Violette scoops export award after taking its cult SPF products to the world, After Qantas goes meat-only, Virgin says all vegetarians welcome on its flights, This week's Friday "sickies" could cost the economy millions as staff eye four-day weekends, Twitch to ban streams featuring Stake.com, the cryptocurrency casino linked to Australian tech startup Easygo, Victoria relaunches dining cashback scheme, offering $25 million in incentives to hungry visitors statewide, Small businesses aren't hiring as fast as big companies — and they can't match their wage hikes either, How Funny Business “reset” its strategy to better serve its community, Small businesses have just hours left to comment on the shape of $1.55 billion in 'bonus' tax offsets, [PLUS] “We thought that we were on a rocket ship": How July co-founders bounced back after 95% loss in revenue, Major LinkedIn study shows the value of weak ties when searching for a job, ‘Taking the company public would be a disaster’: Patagonia founder gives his company away, US burger chain Wendy’s is coming to Australia, "There shouldn't be those kind of barriers for entry": Canva's head of people on finding talent amid a skills shortage, More than 60% of hospitality workers experience sexual harassment, bullying or racial abuse, UQ study finds, Outsourcing and layoffs have left Qantas with a shortage of pilots and engineers, Postcodes going places: Australia’s fastest gentrifying suburbs, State-by-state: The trading hours for the Queen's National Day of Mourning, How royal family outfits have brought Australian businesses to the world stage, A new public holiday to honour Queen Elizabeth II is a mixed bag for small businesses facing penalty rates and contracts, 'Buy to earn' fintech Hello Clever bags $4.5 million seed round, Four female business leaders reflect on resilience in the face of adversity in 2022, Human books $10.15 million for new approach to chronic illness care, secures largest-ever funding round for Australian female founding team, A Q&A with SmartCompany's new columnist: Frankly Speaking's Chryssie Swarbrick, Frankly Speaking: The opportunity of a lifetime, Sidekicker cements long-term Seek partnership with $20 million raise, Tim Hortons, a chain three times bigger than McDonald's, spied on customers. Here’s what businesses can learn from it, “The next meditation”: Unyoked takes its off-grid cabins into New Zealand and Tasmania, Online ordering platform Fresho raises $14 million as it looks to re-enter the US after COVID-enforced retreat, “Dolphins never hurt you”: The professional lives of five MPs before politics, Il Mercato Centrale: Inside the Italian marketplace sensation before its Melbourne launch, Tiny billboards, big impact: Zero Co uses QR codes to encourage Aussies to “start small” when addressing plastic waste, The Blow partners with Sephora to offer new 'express' concept, because retail can no longer "just stand on its own", Aussie-founded meal subscription Make-Out Meals plans to take on Hello Fresh and Marley Spoon, Buying flowers for Mother's Day? Expect to pay more for less variety in 2022, wholesalers say, OneVentures is growing its healthcare and biotech portfolio, with a focus on women-led startups, This award-winning startup is getting ready to take its methane-eliminating seaweed feedstock to market. Will it work?, “Be a force for good”: How Canva is setting goals to tackle emissions beyond net zero, Aussie success story ettitude reaches eco-milestone after two tough years, Hero Packaging is forecast to hit $14 million in revenue by 2024. Here’s how a marketing strategy focused on community building is making that happen, Furniture company Outer expands ‘Airbnb of retail’ showrooms to Australia, Election 2022: Why Peter Strong says this election will be won and lost on the economy, Aussie startup raises $25 million to help e-commerce buyers beat the bots for their next 'hype' purchase, Amazon is playing "catch-up" with its Australian same-day delivery plans, says Zoom2U CEO, Bunnings takes out top spot in Australia's top 100 online retailers awards, SafetyCulture grows its workforce safety products with $6 million acquisition of SHEQSY, This equity crowdfunding company wants gen Z to invest in Australia’s next unicorns, Brands come out in force for April Fools: Here are 12 of the best, Ten things small businesses need to know about the 2022 federal budget, Cameron Schwab on how Ash Barty rewrote the book on leadership, Cascade raises $40 million to disrupt the consultancy industry, My best budget: Sandy Chong, CEO of the Australian Hairdressing Council, Linktree hits unicorn status with $150 million raise, Jane Martino joins Shonda Rhimes and Pat McGrath in new Barbie collection of “inspiring” founders, Three brands that missed the mark on International Women’s Day, Future leaders: 13 women reshaping the Aussie business landscape, ✈️ Small businesses say open borders aren’t quick fix for “decimated” tourism industry, 🤖 Aldi launches in-store pizza robot for hungry shoppers, 📈 SEO explained: How to improve your website's ranking in 10 steps, 💼 Business model could help Australians with a disability find work, 😱 Fake London design agency dupes 50 staff members into working for free, 🏗️ Construction union's power games leave subcontractors by the wayside, ✈️ Pack an overnight bag: The return of business travel is imminent, 💻 Smart50 Panel: How to build an innovative team, 🐝 WA startup raises $1.5 million to make honey Australia's next big export, 💰 Sarah Wilson on why business leaders should give their money away, 🚗 How much do Uber drivers make? A new study looks at the gig economy, 🔨 Bunnings’ unusual tactic for deterring shoplifters, according to TikTok, 🥑 Rhian Allen's The Healthy Mummy acquired for $17 million, Shane Delia’s Providoor has served up $74 million for restaurant partners. 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SmartCompany, Ten Aussie startups that raised a total of $267 million this week, Aussie non-alcoholic spirits startup Lyre’s raises a glass to $37 million, Remote work sees Australians clocking 319 hours of unpaid overtime, Dick Smith on his modest ambitions and his 'one notable failure', Linktree adds Shopify storefronts as global users hit 18 million, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky predicts a “travel revolution”, Hindsite raises $3.25 million for the "YouTube of hands-on skills", Serial entrepreneur Phil Leahy on how to find new business ideas, The Inspired Unemployed debut on OnlyFans to launch Grill'd Impossible burger, “It’s not fine”: 88% of teams are ‘unhealthy’, Atlassian research finds, Downloadable tool to guarantee profitability on Black Friday campaigns, Unfair dismissal case: Qantas wins challenge over mask mandate, How Mustard Made's founders created a multimillion-dollar business, The Great Resignation: Nine ways to make sure your staff don't leave, Halloween sales jump as retailers embrace spooky season, Aligning values with action: How fashion retailer Elk is tackling climate change, How Timelio got ahead of the COVID-19 invoice financing boom, Is your lack of climate action hindering your talent recruitment?, Climate Change: The Silver Linings - 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