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The federal government has reportedly closed the Business Innovation and Investment Program to new applicants, shuttering a widely-used visa scheme as it attempts to rework Australia's migration system.

“To change the world, you’ve got to throw a better party than those destroying it”.  Heaps Normal founder Andy Miller explains how purpose-led businesses can use the play mindset to go mainstream in 2024.

AUKUS could become a gold mine for US venture capitalists — just ask the founders of a new business network set up to take advantage of the deal.

In the last week of January 2023, Auckland experienced heavy rains that resulted in the flooding of the warehouse that stored Kester Black's stock. 

Behavioural science expert Bri Williams says it’s time to get past the myriad thought pieces on how to keep staff and set your goals and instead really get to the heart of why running a small business is difficult.

Here are the three major innovation pitfalls that companies need to watch out for when commencing new product initiatives or programs. 

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.

While there’s no magic bullet for behaviour change, there are ways to approach it systematically to give you the best odds of success.

A telco has been fined more than $100,000 for failing to prevent mobile number fraud and reduce scam text messages over a five-year period.

SmartCompany editor in chief Simon Crerar reveals his summer reading list. Take some inspiration from his top picks.

Google and Yahoo have both announced that they will be implementing stricter measures around email authentication protocols in 2024.