Menulog will honour unspent Deliveroo Australia vouchers as businesses left stranded with excess gift cards
Food delivery platform Menulog says it will honour vouchers for former competitor Deliveroo Australia, after the company's collapse effectively left gift card holders as unsecured creditors.
Restaurants blindsided by sudden Deliveroo Australia collapse ahead of dinner rush
The 14,000 Australian restaurants using Deliveroo Australia as a delivery partner learned the company had ceased operation at the same time as riders and diners.
What the future looks like for Australian restaurants
It’s been a tough few years for the restaurant industry. Amid lockdowns, staffing shortages, and supply chain challenges, Australian businesses have proven their resilience and adaptability.
The PM called gig economy workers “small businesses”. Here’s why that’s wrong
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says gig economy workers receive less than minimum wage because they are small business owners and that's what can happen when you run a business.
How to spot “fake social media influencers”, according to a ‘Byron Baes’ social strategy expert
Byron Baes star Alex Reid explains how small businesses can get the most from working with social media influencers and better understand their audience.
At-home entertaining startup Gathar taps Curtis Stone’s star power for US expansion
Gathar lets consumers develop personalised menus that are then cooked and served by professional chefs, cooks and caterers in their own homes.
Uber and Shippit to deliver ‘fast fashion’ within one hour
Uber is bringing a new meaning to the phrase 'fast fashion' after announcing a collaboration with Shippit that will see hundreds of major brands deliver goods within one hour.
Menulog’s employment trial will challenge the “fiction” that gig economy workers are entrepreneurs
Menulog’s trial to treat its delivery riders as employees could lead to a shift in the way gig economy companies classify their workers, challenging the idea that they’re entrepreneurs themselves.
From Baywatch to flying bananas: Here are the 10 most complained about ads of 2020
Australia's advertising watchdog has unveiled its list of most complained about ads in 2020, featuring ads by Ultra Tune and KFC.
Five COVID-19 digital trends for SMEs that aren’t going away anytime soon
COVID-19 hit the ‘GO’ button on many slow-moving digital trends, many of which have changed the landscape for small business immeasurably.
Lights, camera, competition: What today’s startups can learn from the fate of old home movies
COVID-19 will claim many startups but some will reinvent themselves and new rivals will emerge. Here's how your business can get the competitive edge.
Commission carnage: Deliveroo, UberEats squeeze margins as restaurants fight for survival
Restaurant owners say UberEats and Deliveroo aren't doing enough to support the industry through the COVID-19 pandemic, resisting calls to slash commissions.