David Adams

Basic websites created through Google Business Profile will be turned off from March 1 2024, Google says, giving Australian small businesses a deadline to migrate to a new website provider.

Hismile debuted its Pistachio Papi toothpaste online last week, promising a dental care experience emulating the popular nut paste. A limited run of 10,000 units sold out in under 24 hours, Hismile founder and director Nik Mirkovic said, boasting numbers more familiar to cosmetics and streetwear retailers than toothpaste manufacturers.

Wineries, tour operators, and surf instructors across the Gold Coast region stand to benefit from $2.5 million in state government support funding, as part of a new entertainment voucher system designed to help businesses bounce back from recent extreme weather events.

Thirsty Australians have purchased tens of thousands of Stanley Quencher mugs since their domestic launch in the back half of 2023, showcasing the power of social media hype -- and the importance of a savvy merchandising strategy.

Constrained consumer spending, interest rate anxiety, and sheer exhaustion are likely to weigh on small businesses in 2024, advocates say, as entrepreneurs seek opportunity in what could be another challenging year.

An insurance policy comparison tool operated by the NSW government has reportedly underestimated the cost of coverage by 15%, the NSW Small Business Commissioner says, as soaring premiums catch businesses off guard.

A fairer competitive landscape will help small businesses cope with persistent inflation and economic volatility, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says, outlining the federal government's approach to small business support in 2024.

Disaster assistance grants of up to $50,000 have been extended to small businesses across south-east Queensland, as communities across the state begin the long recovery from recent flooding and extreme storms.

A Melbourne man has been sentenced to three years and six months imprisonment after defrauding the Australian Taxation Office of nearly $35,000, and filing additional false claims worth an extra $460,000, including dozens of dodgy JobKeeper applications.

The Australian Business Growth Fund has slip, slop, slapped a $10 million investment into Solbari, the Melbourne brand dedicated to stylish but highly sun-protective clothing.

Victoria's startup scene has broken the $100 billion valuation barrier, but more work must be done to ensure early-stage startups have access to the capital they need, according to a new report from LaunchVic and analytics firm Dealroom.

Speaking to SmartCompany, co-founder Sasha Titchkosky explained what makes Koskela's approach to circularity different to other brands -- and her hope that other companies can implement the lessons gleaned from her own sustainability journey.