Posts tagged "melbourne"

Melbourne clothing and accessories brand Elk is embracing ‘outdoor’ trading on the city’s first day out of lockdown by setting up clothing racks and marquees outside two of its stores.

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.

While the economic uncertainty remains as a result of the pandemic, the $20,000 wage subsidy from the Jobs Victoria Fund gives Joe the confidence that U-R Next Hairdressing can maintain Catherine’s role.

“I grew frustrated with lengthy production timelines, antiquated processes and restrictive costs,” WeMOV founder Garth Stone tells SmartCompany.

Melbourne’s Bayside Shopping Centre has become Victoria’s first shopping centre-based vaccination hub, and expects to give easy access to COVID-19 vaccines for 500,000 local residents.

One of the biggest ongoing struggles for business owners is finding and hiring the right talent for short or contract jobs. So, what are the top five benefits of sourcing experts from your local pool of suppliers?

Social media is a powerful marketing tool when it’s used to its full potential. But knowing what each platform offers and choosing which will work best for your business can be a bit of a minefield.

Australians have been fleeing the city at never-before-seen levels, and naturally lockdowns are a big part of the explanation.

SmartCompany spoke to two regional businesses about recovery and why it's so crucial to go local first on your next domestic holiday.

Cafes and eateries in the heart of the Melbourne CBD are eagerly awaiting the return of more office workers to the city, and with it the promise of much-needed sales and stability. 

SmartCompany spoke with two small businesses to gauge how important this year’s Christmas trading will be for them.

An 84-year-old company has listed on the ASX as part of a bid to boost its manufacturing in South Australia and grow business.