Cheaper energy prices for small business could be a phone call away: ACCC
Cheaper energy prices for small business could be just a phone call away, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says, as the cost of some electricity deals soars above the 'safety net' offered to energy consumers.
Melbourne’s YourGrocer the latest delivery service to collapse, citing “tough global economic conditions”
Melbourne fresh produce delivery service YourGrocer will cease operations on Friday, exiting the hard-hit market just days before the Christmas rush.
REDcycle collapse a sign of broken recycling system, but SMEs can still play their part
A leading plastics expert suggests a combination of tougher legislation and business ingenuity is needed to solve the global waste crisis.
ACCC greenwashing crackdown earns startup support as sustainability claims go unchecked
Australia's competition watchdog will soon "sweep" company websites for false or misleading claims about environmental sustainability, with penalties on the cards for serious breaches.
Australian startup layoffs continue as Mr Yum reduces headcount by 17%
Digital menu and restaurant ordering startup Mr Yum will lay off nearly one in five workers, becoming the latest Australian firm to slash its headcount as market expectations dim.
HIVERY, mx51, Refundid, and more: Local startups raise over $100 million in recent weeks despite market fearmongering
Local startups have defied a souring market outlook to book major investment in recent weeks, helping their expansion at home and abroad.
Tradies in Paradise: Qld scheme offering $1750 to relocate workers reportedly draws 12 applicants
The scheme was designed to bolster the state's tradie workforce after the devastating floods which impacted southeast Queensland in March and early April.
The unemployment rate is now just 3.5%, the lowest reading since 1974
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says the economy added some 88,400 jobs over June, while the number of unemployed people fell by 54,300.
It’s not just Dry July: Non-alcoholic beer sales are exploding, Australian brewers and retailers say
Non-alcoholic beer makes up more than 1% of beer sales at the retail level, and industry observers expect that figure to hit 2% by 2025.
A recession isn’t “imminent”, US Treasury chief says, as the Australian market watches on
There is no guarantee America will lean into a recession, the nation's Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says, as spiking inflation and dwindling consumer confidence stoke fears of a broad-scale downturn.
Small businesses urged to ask power providers for bill flexibility as prices skyrocket
The stigma associated with reaching out for help is harming SMEs struggling to keep up with their power bills, a new report says.
Il Mercato Centrale: Inside the Italian marketplace sensation before its Melbourne launch
The Italian marketplace concept is set to open before the end of 2022, with its founder promising an artisanal experience in the CBD.
