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Private equity firms are no longer the only buyers in the market. As more investors look to acquire Australian businesses, founders need to understand what makes a business truly sale-ready. The post Selling your business starts long before it goe...

Revolut has moved quickly, launching business accounts with variable interest rates up to 4.25% and integrations with its existing features. The post Revolut becomes Australia’s newest bank after securing deposit licence appeared first on SmartCom...

Books Kinokuniya is bringing its cult-favourite bookstore to Melbourne for the first time, with experts saying the move highlights the growing importance of experience-led retail. The post Books Kinokuniya heads to Melbourne as retailers double do...

Oz Hair & Beauty has acquired Melbourne retailer Beauty Works in a deal that expands its national footprint and deepens its push into service-led retail. The post Oz Hair & Beauty snaps up Beauty Works to grow service-led retail strategy a...

Insurance technology platform and former Smart50 winner Cover Genius has secured a new $143 million funding deal, tipping it into double-unicorn status. The post Former Smart50 winner Cover Genius valued over $2 billion after new deal appeared fir...

Harris Farm Markets has become a certified B Corp after a year-long process, saying the accreditation reflects its longstanding commitment to sustainability, transparency and supporting suppliers. The post ‘The start, not the finish line’: Harris ...

Tracksuit CEO and co-founder Connor Archbold called the acquisition a "natural evolution" reflecting the use of chatbots among consumers. The post Tracksuit acquires Hall to help brands understand AI mentions appeared first on SmartCompany.

The new payday super rules have been blamed for the cancellation of the Newcastle Hunter and Inverloch Jazz Festivals. The post Payday super rules blamed for the axing of two community music festivals appeared first on SmartCompany.

What happens if a trusted customer starts to become sluggish with payments? Or the financial health of a client you signed six months ago has gone pear-shaped without notice? Could... The post Risky customers: How to spot the red flags before they...

New data, previously unexplored at scale, gives entrepreneurs a clear insight into what acquirers want to see. The post First-of-its-kind RBA paper outlines which businesses are most likely to be acquired appeared first on SmartCompany.

ACMA wants stronger investigative powers after the Telstra outage disrupted businesses, payments and Triple Zero services across Australia. The post Telstra outage prompts ACMA call for stronger investigative powers appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Laundry Lady founder Susan Toft shares how a side hustle born from a household chore grew into an international business. The post How this Smart50 star turned a laundry pile into an international business appeared first on SmartCompany.

Halter says its GPS-enabled smart collars are helping farmers remotely manage livestock, reduce labour costs and improve grazing management. The post Kiwi startup Halter expands local footprint as farmers flock to virtual fencing appeared first on...

The federal government has thrown in-principle support behind a call to consider greater workplace protections for women experiencing menopause and perimenopause. The post Workplace protections for menopause, perimenopause on government radar afte...

Growing businesses often find document workflows becoming increasingly fragmented as teams, tools and approvals multiply. Here's how AI-powered document platforms can help reduce complexity. The post How to streamline document workflows with AI wi...

Internal emails obtained reveal the Department of Industry, Science and Resources' "if asked" comms strategy around the Industry Growth Program pause. The post Internal emails reveal why Industry Growth Program pause was so quiet appeared first on...

Canva has unveiled its updated vibe coding system, which it says can help users avoid generic vibe coded aesthetics. The post Canva wants your vibe coded sites to not look vibe coded appeared first on SmartCompany.

All of the fresh capital is flowing into AI platforms tackling everything from agent development and ESG reporting to geospatial intelligence. The post Three ANZ startups that raised $3.6 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany.

A new BizCover survey reveals most Australian small business owners are under financial pressure, yet the vast majority remain proud of their businesses and optimistic about the future. The post Nearly two in three small business owners are under ...

Melbourne brand Straand has expanded into 500 Priceline stores, marking its largest Australian retail rollout as demand for scalp care continues to grow. The post Straand lands in 500 Priceline stores as scalp care goes mainstream appeared first o...