Did your business thrive during the pandemic but is now slowing down? Here’s how to rediscover success
As the pandemic fades and Australians start looking beyond lockdowns and mask mandates, many great businesses have struggled to pivot into new areas.
New Queensland chief entrepreneur Julia Spicer wants to showcase local innovations to the world
Spicer will take over the voluntary position from outgoing chief entrepreneur Wayne Gerard from December.
Six Aussie startups that raised more than $54 million this week
It’s been another big week for Australian startup raises, with over $54 million invested across six companies.
What Aussie startup founders think of Elon Musk’s ‘hardcore’ approach to Twitter and staff
Australian startup founders and business leaders weigh in on how Elon Musk is handling Twitter and its employees.
Hey Elon, stop treating Twitter like an early-stage startup but with zero benefits
Elon Musk and his fans are treating Twitter like a startup, including long hours and dedication from its employees. But it doesn't come with any of the benefits.
How to make a winning business pitch
In the wake of that event, SmartCompany senior business journalist David Adams sat down with the winner, runner-up and judges of The Pitch to explore current trends in the startup world as well as advice on the best ways to approach a pitch. Here were some of the top takeaways from the webinar.
TaskPod needs some fixes before it becomes the future of hybrid work
We test out TaskPod, the 'private space on the go' that promises to change the way you work.
I sold my startup. Here are seven things I’d do again
Sarah Pearce sold her business Travelshoot to Luxury Escapes last year. Here are some valuable learnings she picked up along the way.
Zero Co, Ofload and Mad Paws: The startup winners of the 2022 Smart50 awards
Luggage startup July has taken the top spot in SmartCompany's 2022 Smart50 list, but its just one of many startups to be recognised this year.
ULUU raises $8 million to combat plastic with seaweed and saltwater brewing
Perth biotech startup, ULUU, has secured $8 million in funding for its seaweed alternative to plastics. And it's using brewing techniques to do it.
How female-founded Chocolate on Purpose is helping build an Indigenous-led supply chain
Wiradyuri entrepreneur and owner of Chocolate on Purpose Fiona Harrison wanted to use Wiradyuri language in her chocolate descriptions and on social media to garner attention.
Don’t be fooled by online offers for business valuations — real ones take weeks
People who make decisions based on online or auto-valuations are playing a dangerous game because these tools can get it really, really wrong.
