Innovation remains key for SMEs as COVID-19 plays into the hands of big brands
In the face of COVID-19, innovation has stalled and the products and brands that have dominated supermarket shelves have been gifted a grace period, writes the founder of Good to you.
Freedom day: What Melbourne businesses can learn from Sydney about reopening
Melbourne small businesses are preparing to reopen and if last week’s surge in retail spending in New South Wales is any indication of how things will play out, getting staffing right is key.
The life and death of a Melbourne shopkeeper
Soner Kurtoglu put his heart and soul into his small bazaar in the back streets of Melbourne's Richmond. Now he's gone, taken by a vicious virus.
Dog food startup takes deliveries into its own hands after losing $150,000 in Aus Post crisis
Aussie dog food startup Scratch has launched its own delivery service, after shipping delays at Australia Post contributed to $150,000 in lost revenue.
Square launches integrated marketing platform early for Aussie SMEs
The new integrated marketing tool will allow Aussie SMEs to deliver email marketing campaigns that integrate with Square's payments platform.
Small business wins top design award for Aussie-made children’s play sofa
A company started by a husband and wife team in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has received a prestigious design award for its Australian-made children’s play sofa.
Sydney opens up: How three small businesses have found their first days of freedom
Small businesses in Sydney say the atmosphere in their stores is vibrant, with customers thrilled to return to in-store shopping since Monday.
Revealed: The sectors and regions where businesses are most at risk of collapse
The Gold Coast and Western Sydney have topped the rankings for Australian regions where small businesses have the highest chance of default.
Eftpos to launch QR-code payments: What does it mean for SMEs?
Eftpos is partnering with banks, retailers and fintechs to allow for payments using QR codes. What does it mean for small businesses?
Why this Gold Coast fruit processor is jumping on board the booming health drink trend
Queensland Fruit Processors is joining the all-natural juice sector with its new brand, Burleigh Drinks Co.
Explained: New $20,000 support payments for NSW businesses hit by local lockdowns
The new support package includes payments for businesses that lose revenue due to wasted perishables or reduced capacity limits if the government enforces local lockdowns over the summer.
World-first: L’Occitane opens green store in Australia
The L’Occitane green store has been built in the space of its Westfield Bondi Junction store in Sydney in partnership with the Green Building Council of Australia.
