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Don’t just start up, start ahead. Westpac Startup Garage is a hands-on, four-day experience for founders, business owners and emerging entrepreneurs. The post Westpac Startup Garage appeared first on SmartCompany.

One Victorian small business is ditching card payments when new surcharge rules kick in. Its decision has sparked a much bigger debate. The post “We don’t believe that’s fair”: VIC small business ditches card payments ahead of surcharge changes ap...

Sadie has teamed up with Square to help restaurants turn missed phone calls into orders, without pulling staff away from service. The post Restaurants can now send phone orders straight to Square using AI appeared first on SmartCompany.

In search of a new way to bring people together in an increasingly lonely modern world, Steven Medway came up with an idea that would change millions of lives. Built on word of mouth, Blood on the Clocktower is now an international sensation. The ...

The total raised by the Singapore-based business, with a Sydney headquarters, now tops US$3 billion (A$4.25bn) in just 12 months. The post Firmus raises $2.85 billion in latest blockbuster funding for AI infrastructure appeared first on SmartCompa...

Four Aussie startups that have raised a massive $2.86 billion, led by Firmus Technologies' blockbuster $2.85 billion funding round. The post Four Aussie startups that raised $2.86 billion this week (sort of) appeared first on SmartCompany.

Marketplaces run by Woolworths and Kogan now host third-party smart glasses listings, as Kmart faces scrutiny for its $89 wearable devices. The post Woolworths, Kogan, Dick Smith marketplaces are also selling low-cost smart glasses appeared first ...

July 2026 was harder for small businesses to navigate than almost any month in recent times, says NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh. The post “Tsunami of money”: July 2026 the hardest month in recent history for small businesses appeared first o...

The federal government will expand commercial solar rebates from October 1, cutting upfront installation costs by up to 20% for eligible businesses. The post A major solar rebate is coming for businesses. Here’s what to check before you sign appea...

As discretionary spending slows, Myer is overhauling its womenswear offer with more than 25 new brands and a clear target: younger shoppers. The post Myer adds 25 new fashion brands to target younger shoppers appeared first on SmartCompany.

The federal government has directed the ACCC to develop national safety standards for e-bikes, e-scooters and e-skateboards to crack down on unsafe devices and rogue retailers. The post Retailers on notice as government plans national rules for e-...

From early-morning focus blocks to tech-free days, small business leaders are finding more sustainable ways to boost productivity while building businesses that support their lives rather than consume them. The post Businesses We Love: Five busine...

Nearly 174 Queensland small businesses have secured almost $2 million in funding to install CCTV, alarm systems, lighting and other security upgrades. The post Queensland hands out $2 million to help small businesses fight crime appeared first on ...

Panda Mart’s Brisbane opening says less about the retailer than it does about Australia’s product safety system, which can police a physical store but not the millions of parcels arriving from the same suppliers. The post The Brisbane queues outsi...

Gold Coast business Scout Brand Supply sold out its 20,000 SquishOz plush toys through Coles and has now secured a supplier deal with Kmart. The post After selling out in Coles, Gold Coast plush toy brand SquishOz is heading to Kmart appeared firs...

A new campaign from political activism group GetUp! calls for the withdrawal of Kmart's $89 smart glasses, amid a growing privacy debate. The post More than 20,000 sign petition urging Kmart to pull $89 smart glasses from sale appeared first on Sm...

The Brisbane store is the third Panda Mart outlet to open in Australia, following two similar launches in Melbourne. The post Consumer watchdogs conducted “joint operation” at Panda Mart’s Brisbane store before it opened appeared first on SmartCo...

The Independent MP said factors that helped her mother, Carla Zampatti, launch a globally-renowned brand might not exist for many of today's budding entrepreneurs. The post Why Allegra Spender says Carla Zampatti’s business story might not happen...

The decisions that shape a great brand are rarely the obvious ones. Jessica Hatzis explains why founders sometimes need to trust their gut, challenge the data and know when to stop. The post Q&A: Frank Body’s Jessica Hatzis on what founders ge...

ATO commissioner Rob Heferen on Wednesday said the tax office had set a target to streamline the tax experience for small businesses. The post The ATO wants small business tax to be as simple as personal income tax returns appeared first on SmartC...