Melbourne cafe fined $217,000 for underpaying more than 50 different workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has secured its second major financial penalty of 2019, with a Melbourne Cafe being found to have underpaid 54 workers.
Giant American retailer lands on Australian stores, but will shoppers embrace its sweet treats?
Cinnabon is coming to Australia, with plans for 50 stores over the next five years. But are Australians ready to embrace the American treat?
Serving it up: Meet the businesses acing the Australian Open
The Australian Open is in full swing, but stars and fans aren't the only ones acing the tennis. Meet the businesses serving it up in Melbourne.
Fourth time’s a charm: Will Lime be the bike sharing startup that works in Australia?
Bike sharing has failed to launch multiple times in Australia, but that fact isn't deterring Lime from giving it another go.
Gerry Harvey slams GST avoiders, but concedes new tax may be hard to enforce
Gerry Harvey says it may be difficult for the tax office to crack down on businesses skirting a new tax on low value imports.
Why Dolomiti founder John Zanol wants a government grant for electric bikes
John Zanol’s Dolomiti Electric Bikes has a focus on the higher-end side of electric bikes and pulls in over $2 million in revenue a year.
Watchdog inquires into prominent chef Guillaume Brahimi over underpayment allegations
Prominent chef Guillaume Brahimi is the subject of FWO inquiries over allegations he underpaid employees through excessive overtime.
“Brazen fraud”: Melbourne businessman sentenced to four years jail over $1 million in GST refunds to ATO
The ATO has successfully prosecuted a small business owner that lodged fraudulent business activity statements with inflated GST refund claims.
Award-winning pastry chef Pierrick Boyer shuts up shop, blames construction work for business failure
Pierrick Boyer says construction work near his Melbourne cafe has driven him out of business only four months after opening.
Most footy fanatics will welcome Victoria’s public holiday on Friday, but not all business owners are fans
Business owners have expressed mixed views about this year's Grand Final public holiday and the impact it will have on their businesses.
From $7.5 million to almost $20 million: Why Huxtaburger expects to more than double its revenue as it ventures to NSW
Huxtaburger will open 10 stores in NSW and is even considering going global after experiencing strong growth in recent years.
Job losses through automation: Australia’s top 10 most and least vulnerable regions
Jobs in regional cities are likely to be most heavily impacted by automation, while metropolitan areas appear least vulnerable.