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In this new era of human-AI collaboration, business leaders need to be proactive to avoid disruption, supporting employee reskilling and establishing a trustworthy AI ecosystem in the process. The post How investments in reskilling can help Austra...

The consumer watchdog is calling for Australians to be extra vigilant when browsing e-commerce stores. The post Online shopping fraud is the most-reported scam in 2025 appeared first on SmartCompany.

SmartCompany is proud to introduce Ask Us Anything, a new 12-part series in partnership with Optus. Each month, we’ll deal with a different topic around owning and running a small business. The post Ask Us Anything: Connecting you to expert mentor...

Skutopia has raised $38 million and hit a $100 million valuation as it expands its automated fulfilment network in Australia and prepares for the US. The post Skutopia raises $38 million to roll out more robot warehouses appeared first on SmartCom...

New right to disconnect provisions and casual conversion rules apply from August 26, 2025. Here's what small businesses should know. The post New right to disconnect and casual conversion rules for small businesses, explained appeared first on Sma...

While Chalmers said calls for tax reform at the summit would inform upcoming federal budgets, he said there was no plan to alter concessional tax measures for retirees on their super balances. The post Chalmers defends super tax breaks for retiree...

Australian brand Ultra Violette has withdrawn Lean Screen and is offering refunds after new tests showed the product fell short of its advertised SPF 50+. The post “Fallen short”: Ultra Violette pulls Lean Screen after failing additional SPF tests...

The three-day economic reform roundtable produced few instant solutions for struggling small businesses, but revealed government support for longer-term tax reform and policies to boost business investment. The post What the economic roundtable re...

Eight ANZ startups have raised $50.1 million this week across hydrogen, fintech, biotech, AI, clean energy and more. The post Eight ANZ startups that raised $50.1 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany.

Australia’s AI push has ignited fierce debate on copyright, with creators left robbed as tech giants lobby for 'fair use' and new exemptions. The post Neural Notes: We’ve let ‘AI innovation’ become synonymous with theft appeared first on SmartComp...

Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and level up your AI game. Register now for AI Innovation Day 2025. The post Dell Technologies AI Innovation Day 2025 appeared first on SmartCompany.

The 2025 National Tech Summit will bring together industry leaders, investors, founders, policymakers and researchers to shape the next chapter in Australia’s tech story. The post The National Tech Summit appeared first on SmartCompany.

Australian design unicorn Canva's valuation hit $65 billion this week. But Catapult executive chair Adir Shiffman says this may be inaccurate. The post Why Canva may be undervalued at $65 billion appeared first on SmartCompany.

The announcement confirms the end of a term defined by vocal enthusiasm for the small business sector, and frequent calls for lawmakers and industry participants to "energise enterprise". The post Bruce Billson confirms five-year stint as ASBFEO w...

SmartCompany’s Smart50 alumni B.box for Kids, Charlie’s Fine Food and Goterra reveal how their businesses found success overseas. The post How Smart50 alumni Charlie’s Fine Food, Goterra and B.box for Kids found export success appeared first on Sm...

Jason Andrew says he's spent hundreds of hours playing strategy-based video games and learned some invaluable business lessons along the way. The post What years of playing video games taught me about business and success appeared first on SmartC...

NSW has overhauled its MVP Ventures grants program, launching diversity streams and revised funding caps and criteria. The post NSW revamps MVP Ventures grants with new equity focus and tighter rules appeared first on SmartCompany.

Our review of Vow’s Forged Gras at Maiz in Sydney, where a lab-grown quail dish offers an ethical and innovative dining experience. The post Review: We tried Vow’s lab grown quail ‘Forged Gras’ at a Sydney restaurant appeared first on SmartCompany.

Neither confirmed their organisations will introduce public-facing AI models trained on tax and employment standards, or chatbots designed to provide definitive business advice. The post ATO and FWO chiefs bullish on AI to help businesses stay on ...

Ian Whitworth says Go-To Skincare founder Zoë Foster Blake takes you behind the curtain of entrepreneurship in her novel Things Will Calm Down Soon. The post Things Will Calm Down Soon: Zoë Foster Blake shows what starting a business really feels ...