Noshu’s sweet surge of success: from $4 million to $40 million in four years
Growing a business from $4 million in revenue to $40 million in just four years is no easy feat, but for Noshu founder Rachel Bajada, this number is about to become a reality in 2024.
Government-backed accelerator delivering healthtech startup success and hundreds of jobs
The ANDHealth+ program has supported hundreds of Australian health tech startups, which in turn have raised millions in capital and created hundreds of jobs.
Australia’s first health and wellness gift card startup quickly achieves $5.8 million in sales
Mentwell founder Nikki Williams wants the startup to be the missing link in solving the mental health crisis for consumers and businesses.
Australian label Dion Lee an unlikely Super Bowl winner after Taylor Swift cameo
Taylor Swift attended Super Bowl LVIII while wearing a top from Australian fashion label Dion Lee, highlighting the brand in one of the most-watched events of the year.
Activewear star LSKD wins big at Telstra Best of Business Awards
"One of Australia's next great brands". Fast growing Queensland activewear chain LSKD crowed Business of the Year at Telstra Awards in Sydney.
Global e-commerce giant Shein pops up in Brisbane
Global online fashion and lifestyle retailer Shein unveiled its sixth Australian and first Brisbane pop-up store this week, less than two years after it launched its first pop-up down under in Victoria.
“Premium” branding helping small Australian producers stand out in China
There is no "magic" formula to cracking the Chinese export market, but Australian brands still stand to benefit by positioning their goods as "premium" quality, says a recent exhibitor at China's largest international export conference.
“30-year-old startup”: Lark’s Dragon Special Release whisky hopes to unlock good fortune
The pioneer of Tasmanian whisky's revival has turned its attention to China, with a premium, custom label $358 500 ml bottle released for the lunar new year.
Shopping malls were born in the US, but China is reshaping their future
The Chinese are making creative use of excess mall space. New users are filling nonretail areas, such as indoor walkways and atriums that now house café tables, and more.
Optus outage: 20% of complaints to ombudsman were from small business
The Optus outage in November, which left more than 10 million customers without phone and internet access for up to 14 hours, was behind an influx of complaints.
“Make every watt count”: Energy-saving grants for SMEs now open
Grants of $10,000 to $25,000 are up for grabs for small and medium-sized businesses to upgrade to more energy-efficient equipment.
Retailers should harness AI, but be cautious
Even the most sceptical customers will find AI more palatable if they’re also reaping the benefits of these new technologies, writes ARA CEO Paul Zahra.