From data centre cooling to enterprise AI, here are this week’s biggest startup raises

Australia’s 50% capital gains tax discount has been in place since 1999. Budget 2026 could replace it with an inflation indexation model. CPA Australia, Deloitte and CommBank Economics have all weighed in.

The RBA raised rates because underlying inflation was already strong before the fuel shock hit. Three experts on what SME owners need to understand right now.

How a maths-based judging system is eliminating bias and reshaping trust in global business awards.

From the founders of DreamCourts comes DreamHoops: durable, pro-grade basketball systems built for the Aussie backyard.

Winston Ong, CEO of BurntWork, shares how a remote-first culture can magnetize top talents from every corner of the globe.

This week’s edition of Let’s Talk tackles client concentration risk, and our experts share what they wish more founders knew before it became a crisis.

Data security is the number one reason small business owners hesitate to adopt AI. This week in Let’s Talk, our experts share the simplest, safest ways to start without putting your business at risk.

Irregular income is a common cash flow issue for Australian SMEs, but it’s rarely discussed. This week’s Let’s Talk asks experts how to forecast better when revenue doesn’t come in consistently.

This Founder Friday, Hustle & Grace’s Cindi Greentree shares the TikTok moment that changed everything and the lessons she learned building a brand from zero in under a year.

From naturopath’s clinic to MECCA shelves, this week’s Founder Friday hears from Emily Carlstrom on how clinical frustration became SolBiome, and why leading with evidence beat following trends.

When Yvonne Ralph’s niece lost a baby, she made a keepsake box that changed her business. This Founder Friday, she shares how purpose brought Chain Valley Gifts back.

Taylor Lei of VidMage shares seven practical methods to protect yourself and your business from synthetic video fraud.

Failure to enrol with AUSTRAC by 1 July attracts daily penalties of $18,780 for companies. Ex-CBA banker and AML expert John Nguyen breaks down exactly what to do and when.

Access to networks is the new currency for small businesses. Michael Lakiss-Smith of Night N Day Group discusses why ecosystem thinking is replacing the go-it-alone model.

Discover the top 25 autonomous customer service agent platforms that resolve tickets end-to-end, execute backend actions, and scale support without adding headcount.

Discover the top AI tax assistant tools that automate deduction finding, tax research, indirect tax filing, and crypto reporting across every taxpayer profile.

Discover the top 30 customer intelligence and predictive analytics tools that turn raw customer data into predictions you can act on.

This week’s funding roundup covers AI infrastructure, clean tech, consumer insights and cloud storage.

Four startups across deep tech, AI and digital health have secured fresh funding this week.

From a Sydney tradie tech startup to a defence fund backed by Steve Baxter, this week’s funding roundup covers five deals worth knowing about. 

Most leadership advice tells you to lean in. Katherine Nguyen and Tracey Broers say the real work starts with letting go.

Three senior women across technology, fintech, and cybersecurity reflect on what genuine inclusion means in 2026. 

Ten women leading the way across Australia and Asia Pacific share candid views ahead of International Women’s Day 2026, calling for more than symbolic gestures.

Chris Calverley of Avalara explains why mastering Harmonized System codes is crucial for Aussie exporters and how tech can prevent costly mistakes.

The hospitality industry’s battle: What these family-owned businesses want you to know

Discover Singapore—a thriving and sophisticated market offering tremendous opportunities for Australian exporters.

Here are the seven signs that you have intercompany accounting issues and how you can fix them.

Here are seven ways to optimise your accounts receivable process and boost your cash flow and liquidity.

The ATO has released a small business tax time toolbox to help small businesses complete their income tax returns.