‘Being an entrepreneur is like being a parent’: Humanforce founder Bruce Mackenzie on when it’s time to exit
After 20 years at the helm, Bruce Mackenzie, who set up Humanforce in 2002, is leaving the building, ready to take on new ventures. Here's his advice.
Victorian government now reassessing rejected COVID-19 small business support applications after Business Victoria issued “incorrect” advice
The Victorian government is reassessing COVID-19 SME support grant applications it rejected last year after allegations of flawed information.
AFR Rich List: Tech innovators behind Blackmagic Designs and Rode climb the ranks as tech sell-off hits Afterpay duo
A tech stock sell-off has narrowed the fortunes of Afterpay billionaires Nick Molnar and Anthony Eisen, as other innovators gained ground.
Two in five Australian businesses expect to lift costs as inflation pressures bear down: ABS
The ABS says 38% of surveyed business believe they will significantly jack up prices in the next three months as inflation spikes.
Small business wages are outpacing national average as SMEs face rising cost pressures, report says
Wages paid by Australian small businesses grew 4.1% in April 2022 compared to April 2021, accounting software provider Xero says.
One in 10 workers changed jobs in the year to February, ABS says, giving credence to ‘Great Resignation’ claims
Some 1.3 million people changed jobs in the year to February 2022, the ABS says, suggesting many took part in the 'Great Migration'.
Ombudsman names and shames electric ‘undergarment’ training company 20Volts for refusing to engage in mediation
The ombudsman accused 20Volts, which offers electro muscular stimulation training, of failing to engage with alternative dispute resolution processes brought forward by an unnamed small business.
What small businesses and startups can expect from the new Labor government
Prime Minister elect Anthony Albanese and senior Labor MPs have outlined the party's economic vision.
You’ve got 30 seconds to impress: Here’s how to nail your elevator pitch
In this extract, Daniel Fah and Tony McAuslan run through the secrets of a great elevator pitch — where you've only got 30 seconds to convince someone that your idea is, in fact, not shit.
Behind Adore Beauty’s loyalty program helping drive $113.1 million revenue in just six months
Adore Beauty's loyalty program has grown the brand’s subscriber base by 200% over the past 12 months alone, and contributed to 18% revenue growth in the past six months.
The Coalition is yet to fully explain how it will create 400,000 new small businesses, a week after its major campaign pledge
Industry experts have welcomed the Morrison government's pledge to help create 400,000 new small businesses, but want more detail.
Australian travel and safety solutions Locomote and JESI partner up for major Chevron deal
Locomote co-founder David Fastuca said using a collaborative approach helped lock in a deal with one of the world's largest companies.
