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Local businesses rocked by Australia Post’s US delivery suspension

Published: August 28, 2025 at 02:57 AM by David Adams
Two days after Australia Post suspended deliveries to the United States, exporters rocked by the announcement are seeking workarounds for their valuable American customers. The post Local businesses rocked by Australia Post’s US delivery suspensio...

Inside WiseTech’s $33 billion monopoly machine: A financial teardown

Published: August 28, 2025 at 01:35 AM by Jason Andrew
Worth $33 billion, Jason Andrew digs into how WiseTech prints money with 97% recurring revenue and less than 1% churn. The post Inside WiseTech’s $33 billion monopoly machine: A financial teardown appeared first on SmartCompany.

Heidi Health goes fur-ther with AI for pet care

Published: August 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM by Tegan Jones
Heidi Health has rolled out its AI medical scribe across Greencross Vets clinics and hospitals, helping vets save time and focus on patient care. The post Heidi Health goes fur-ther with AI for pet care appeared first on SmartCompany.

How smart entrepreneurs are turning personal debt into tax-efficient wealth

Published: August 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM by Jason Andrew
Jason Andrew says debt recycling can turn your mortgage into a tax-deductible investment engine, freeing up cash and accelerating wealth. The post How smart entrepreneurs are turning personal debt into tax-efficient wealth appeared first on SmartC...

How investments in reskilling can help Australian businesses succeed in the agentic AI era

Published: August 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM by SmartCompany
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...

Online shopping fraud is the most-reported scam in 2025

Published: August 25, 2025 at 02:23 AM by David Adams
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.

Ask Us Anything: Connecting you to expert mentors

Published: August 25, 2025 at 01:44 AM by 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 raises $38 million to roll out more robot warehouses

Published: August 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM by Tegan Jones
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 and casual conversion rules for small businesses, explained

Published: August 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM by David Adams
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...

Chalmers defends super tax breaks for retirees amid reform push

Published: August 24, 2025 at 11:27 PM by Andrew Brown
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...

“Fallen short”: Ultra Violette pulls Lean Screen after failing additional SPF tests

Published: August 22, 2025 at 02:31 AM by David Adams
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...

What the economic roundtable results mean for small business

Published: August 22, 2025 at 02:14 AM by David Adams
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 that raised $50.1 million this week

Published: August 22, 2025 at 01:58 AM by Mrinaal Datt
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.

Neural Notes: We’ve let ‘AI innovation’ become synonymous with theft

Published: August 22, 2025 at 01:49 AM by Tegan Jones
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...

Dell Technologies AI Innovation Day 2025

Published: August 22, 2025 at 01:33 AM by Cassandra Leong
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 National Tech Summit

Published: August 22, 2025 at 12:49 AM by Cassandra Leong
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.

Why Canva may be undervalued at $65 billion

Published: August 21, 2025 at 05:31 AM by Adir Shiffman
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.

Bruce Billson confirms five-year stint as ASBFEO will end in 2026

Published: August 21, 2025 at 02:47 AM by David Adams
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...

How Smart50 alumni Charlie’s Fine Food, Goterra and B.box for Kids found export success

Published: August 21, 2025 at 02:31 AM by Morganne Kopittke
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...

What years of playing video games taught me about business and success

Published: August 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM by Jason Andrew
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...