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Explainer: What Instagram’s July 10 SEO changes mean for your business
Published: July 14, 2025 at 01:39 AM
by David Adams
Instagram's parent company Meta has confirmed its indexation rules are changing, exposing posts and reels to an entirely new audience.
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From $500 to $40 million: The Aussie tie brand worn at the White House and parodied on SNL
Published: July 14, 2025 at 01:23 AM
by Simon Webster
OTAA’s ties can be seen everywhere from the White House to the TV screen. Here's how two Melbourne brothers built the $40 million brand.
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The scale challenge: New ACCC rules could make smaller M&A deals less appealing
Published: July 14, 2025 at 01:04 AM
by Andy Hough
New ACCC rules could make it harder and costlier to sell smaller businesses, leaving many founders racing the clock before January 1.
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Business Briefing: Edition 13
Published: July 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
by SmartCompany
Watch: How Clutch Glue got out of a sticky situation, and more.
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The most common passwords still putting businesses at risk in 2025
Published: July 11, 2025 at 01:28 AM
by Tegan Jones
Common and weak passwords like "123456" are still putting businesses at risk in 2025. Here's why this remains a top cybersecurity threat.
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Big Hack: How a default password left millions of McDonald’s job applications exposed
Published: July 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
by Tegan Jones
McDonald’s AI hiring platform left millions of job applications exposed after a very basic default password vulnerability was discovered.
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Six Aussie startups that raised $28.5 million this week
Published: July 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
by Eloise Keating
This week, local startups secured capital to solve problems big and very, very small. Read on to learn more about the startups with new funding injection.
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The scams targeting small businesses in 2025 — and how to reduce your risk
Published: July 10, 2025 at 11:29 PM
by SmartCompany
The three critical habits every small business should adopt to protect their business.
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How the founder of inLIFE Wellness turned a $4 million loss into a Pilates empire
Published: July 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
by Jaime Almond
Aussie Pilates chain inLIFE Wellness is flipping the boutique fitness model on its head with some owners pulling in $230,000 a year.
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Medtech incubators secure nearly $100 million in government grant funding
Published: July 10, 2025 at 02:01 PM
by David Adams
The federal government is backing three incubators in the hopes of helping Australia's next healthcare innovators bring their products to market.
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Neural Notes: OpenAI and Perplexity go after Google Chrome, Safari
Published: July 10, 2025 at 02:04 AM
by Tegan Jones
OpenAI and Perplexity launch AI browsers, challenging Google Search and redefining how users discover information online.
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AI startup BrainFish reels in $9.8 million to expand in the US
Published: July 10, 2025 at 01:34 AM
by Morganne Kopittke
Sydney AI startup Brainfish has raised $9.8 million in a pre-Series A funding round for its AI-powered customer support platform.
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Trainee financial advisers question “vague” ASIC exam after one-in-three fail rate
Published: July 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
by David Adams
After one in three aspiring financial advisers failed a vital exam last month, a disappointed applicant is calling for major changes to the 'subjective' test.
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Why ‘profit’ is misleading, and the business metric you should use instead
Published: July 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
by Jason Andrew
Think your business is profitable? Think again. Jason Andrew explains why profit can be a misleading number in your financials.
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The IT shortlist: Essential hardware for modern businesses
Published: July 09, 2025 at 11:00 PM
by SmartCompany
Unlike the regular Amazon storefront, Amazon Business is purpose-built for workplaces.
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Cohabit raises $1.2 million to become the truth source for housing blocks
Published: July 09, 2025 at 05:35 AM
by Morganne Kopittke
Cohabit is a data and benchmarking platform for strata and residential buildings, which was founded by CEO Thom Richards in 2023.
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Debate intensifies over Sydney Startup Hub closure and the promise of Tech Central
Published: July 09, 2025 at 02:10 AM
by Tegan Jones
Sydney Startup Hub’s impending closure has left founders uncertain as the NSW government faces criticism over a lack of clarity around Tech Central plans.
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Uber for waste: RecycleSmart raises $1.5 million to scale recycling solution
Published: July 09, 2025 at 01:25 AM
by Morganne Kopittke
Since launching, RecycleSmart says it has diverted more than 1.5 million kilograms of waste from landfill, and generates $3 million in annual recurring revenue.
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MYOB launches sole trader bank accounts, debit cards in Solo app upgrade
Published: July 09, 2025 at 12:50 AM
by David Adams
The line between accounting software and business banking has become more blurred with the launch of MYOB's new Solo Money transaction accounts and debit cards.
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Why paying tax means you’re winning (yes, really)
Published: July 09, 2025 at 12:34 AM
by Natalie Lennon
Accounting expert Natalie Lennon says Australians love a good tax minimisation story but here's why paying tax isn't a bad thing.
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