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How scrappy and clever can you be with your resources? Jane Martino on why crises can be healthy for business

Jane Martino on her approach to innovation, and her excitement to see the great businesses born out of yet another era of uncertainty.

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We asked Smart50 alumni what keeps them up at night. This is what they said

Unsurprisingly money, people and algorithm challenges are keeping Smart50 alumni up at night, but many are also kept tossing and turning from the volume of ideas that pop up in the quiet hours.

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When sustainability isn’t viewed as ‘business critical’, it’s time for a rethink, says Julie Mathers

Economic hardships push sustainability down the priority list for consumers and businesses alike. We asked Julie Mathers how businesses can find a balance.

Smart50 alumnists Atlassian- Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar

Smart50 success stories: Some of our favourite winners and where they are today

While we wait to see what excellence is in store this year, let’s take a look at some Smart50 alumni who went on to go big.

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The Pitch shortlist is here: 10 Aussie startups that will vie for a big win next week

After receiving a mountain of fantastic pitches from around the country, we're ready to share our 10 shortlisted entries.

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Flying Fox co-founder Kylie Frazer on great companies in hard times, and the brilliant people who keep her excited about startups

Ahead of her judging appearance at the Pitch, Kylie Frazer filled SmartCompany in on Flying Fox's progress, changes in the market and why it's the people that drive her passion for early stage startups.

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Government reveals top 10 in-demand skills as COVID-19, flu, and floods suppress hours worked

The federal government has released the latest Skills Priority List, revealing the industries and roles hit hardest by Australia’s skills shortage.

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Bruce Billson urges SMEs to consider .au domain before the cutoff that could prove “catastrophic”

Until auDA's 20 September deadline, owners of domain names will have priority access to the .au shortened domains for their sites.

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Local startups raised more than $100 million last month. Want to follow their footsteps?

We've extended entries for the Pitch startups competition until the end of the week. Don't miss your chance to enter.

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“Game-changing”: How Australia’s All G Foods will use $25 million cellular milk investment to remove bottlenecks

All G Foods founder Jan Pacas tells SmartCompany the lion’s share of the $25 million raised last week will go to the cellular milk side of the business.

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“Aggressive, but mixed with common sense”: Mr Yum co-founder Adrian Osman on lessons learned in overseas expansion

SmartCompany spoke with Mr Yum COO and co-founder Adrian Osman about mixing aggressive with common sense and the key to new markets.

RBA's latest growth forecasts

Ahead of the RBA’s next cash rate decision today, economists predict further hikes — and no let-up until late 2023

The Reserve Bank of Australia is predicted to announce an interest rate rise of 0.25% to 0.5% today, which could take the cash rate to 1.85%.

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