Naked Rivals’ 18-month journey from kitchen brainwave to 1,500 Woolies and Coles stores
From an idea to a national presence in Australia’s biggest retailers within 18 months. It’s quite the trajectory. How did Naked Rivals do it?
Body Catalyst beauty clinics collapse into administration
Body Catalyst, a spa chain offering non-invasive beauty treatments across more than 40 locations, has collapsed into administration.
Record BFCM online sales see 53.5 million parcels processed by Australia Post
This year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) sales proved too good for Australians to resist, with 5.2 million households making an online purchase between November 20 and December 3.
Aussie scalp care brand Straand secures $4 million, led by Harvey Family Office
STRAAND co-founder Sarah Hamilton said they were excited to secure the funding and to have such a strong, strategic group of investors.
From Instagram page to app: How Supermarket Swap influences $3 million of sales
The Supermarket Swap app, which shows when and where better grocery choices are on sale, was launched in December 2021.
After undies, deodorant and boots, Tradie adds beer to its growing portfolio
Tradie Beer has launched nationwide at more than 900 Liquorland, First Choice, and Vintage Cellars.
Small business LPOs confident in parcel services as Australia Post cuts letter deliveries
Small businesses running Licensed Post Offices are bracing for the end of Australia Post's daily letter deliveries, but have taken comfort in the extraordinary strength of their parcel handling services.
Unaccounted costs for SMEs: Telstra fined $3 million for overcharging customers
The telco giant will also refund $21 million to consumers charged for inactive internet services across an 11-year period, at an average of about $2600 a customer.
How Queensland’s Auriche is fixing real hair care problems for fake tan users
The Auriche product range uses Australian native botanicals and advanced technology to protect, cleanse, nourish, restore and repair fake tanners’ hair.
Remixt: Nexba founders launch first alcoholic drink into a Hard Solo summer
The company behind sugar-free soft drink Nexba has launched its first alcoholic beverage, in the hopes of disrupting this summer's ready-to-drink mania with a new wine-based punch.
SmartCompany Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Julie Collins MP recommends Urban Attic earrings
The small business minister buys earrings locally in her electorate because they're "small, cheap, and easy to carry", and lots of great Tasmanian businesses make them.
SmartCompany Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Simon Crerar recommends Never Never’s Oyster Shell Gin
Packed with coastal flavours, Never Never's Oyster Shell Gin has quickly – and rightly – become one of their most popular releases.
