ATO launches free SME training courses, giving founders a headstart on tax, super, and more
The Australian Taxation Office has launched its free education platform for small business owners, promising useful and informative courses for entrepreneurs at every stage of the business lifecycle.
Sock it to them: Smart50 finalist Paire targets new customers with Melbourne pop-up
Smart50 finalist Paire seems to have found a perfect fit for itself: a new pop-up store in one of the city's busiest shopping districts, giving the e-commerce brand a practical bricks-and-mortar presence.
Hairdressers on frontline of Australia’s worker shortage as job ads fail to deliver
Hairdressers are on the frontline of Australia's new worker shortage, but a new report from Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) suggests online job advertisements are failing to meet the persistent vacancies in salons across the country.
ATO unveils beta version of “streamlined” website ahead of December release
The ATO has unveiled a beta version of its new website, claiming its refreshed online services will offer "streamlined" navigation and clearer information for taxpayers and tax agents alike.
Fake website scams: Gorman, Frankie Says Relax issue warnings over imitation sites
Australian fashion label Gorman has once again warned customers to beware of imitation sites, after scammers tricked buyers into purchasing items from a fake digital storefront.
Melbourne designer in viral “stolen art” saga says more sites have stocked copycat items
A Melbourne-based illustrator whose concerns over copycat designs went viral on Instagram now says at least two other online platforms have stocked items that mimic her own work.
Gorman declares war on “illegitimate scam” websites spruiking massive discounts
The company behind Australian fashion label Gorman says it is battling scam retail sites posing as authentic outlets, as businesses purporting to offer Gorman goods at heavily discounted prices advertise on social media.
Online gin retailer Gintonica calls in the administrators weeks after proposed sale
Online craft gin hotspot Gintonica has fallen into administration, becoming the latest boutique retailer to falter in a difficult economic environment for consumer-facing startups.
Is your SME chasing a university partnership? The CSIRO now has a free tool to cut out the application guesswork
The CSIRO has launched a free online tool preparing small and medium-sized businesses for partnerships with universities and other research institutes.
Home furnishing innovator DIY Blinds secures $15 million investment from Australian Business Growth Fund
DIY Blinds has received a $15 million investment from the Australian Business Growth Fund after winning over the public-private partnership with its plan to reboot the window furnishing sector.
Adore Beauty COO Sarah Mullen on how Australia’s beauty disruptor focuses on innovation
Adore Beauty COO Sarah Mullen returns as a Smart50 judge for 2022. Here, she shares tips gleaned from her own e-commerce experience.
“We were wrong”: Kogan posts $35.5 million loss, flags headcount reduction as e-commerce cools
A major slowdown in Australian e-commerce spending has seen Kogan report its first loss since the company's 2016 ASX listing, forcing the retailer to reassess its product line and start reducing its employee headcount.