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Gone are the days where Australia was synonymous with barbecues and the dubious delights of Vegemite, as the nation has a food scene that’s undergone a startling transformation in the past ten years. With a freewheeling approach that takes in the best of global cuisine trends with a flexible take on everything from fine dining […]
St. George has awarded a total of $100,000 in business grants as part of its 2017 Kick Start program, a fast-paced, 60-second pitch competition hosted at TEDxSydney (16 June). In the New Business Idea category, Patch’d Medical and GoTerra out-pitched four other start-ups to take home first and second prize (a $40,000 grant and a […]
At the end of this month, Stevan Premutico will step away from Dimmi, the online restaurant booking platform he founded in early 2009. Under his leadership, Dimmi has withstood “well-funded” international competitors and wooed TripAdvisor, which acquired it for a reported $25m two years ago. In conversation with Dynamic Business, the departing CEO reflected on […]
Picking a domain name is one of the best and exciting things when you’re about to have your very own website – be it for your small business or for your personal use. So, you already have a list of your preferred domain names; you should have a couple or at least a top three […]
If you keep yourself updated in the retail game, it shouldn’t be news to you that American giant Amazon is going to cross into Australian borders with the speculation of destroying Australian retailers [1]. For any small business owner, the thought of a radical change in competition is frown worthy. It goes without saying that […]
Moving any sort of heavy equipment is a challenge that needs careful planning and the right resources if it is going to be achieved successfully. Here is a look at how to find the right partner to help you achieve your aim and work out a logistical solution that helps you transport your items safely […]
Australia’s biggest retail players need not fear the imminent rollout of Amazon Marketplace in Australia. This is not the death knell of the status quo; local retail businesses and smaller Aussie brands should be seeing this as a golden opportunity to grow their business. The imminent rollout of Amazon Marketplace in Australia may be seen as the death knell […]
Just as Australia’s population is ageing, so too is the nation’s workforce, with an increasing number of workers seeking to remain in employment longer. According to Susan Ryan, who was Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner up until 2016, this is a huge opportunity for employers. ‘Good business sense’ Tapping into this growing talent pool, Ryan explained […]
Since launching in July 2015, the Federal Government’s employment services program, jobactive, has helped employers from across Australia recruit more than 400,000 suitably skilled workers. The popularity of jobactive with employers is attributable to the range of services, available through the program, that make it cost-effective and hassle-free for businesses, especially SMEs, to recruit staff who […]
More than half a million small businesses stand to benefit from tax cuts included in the 2017-18 NSW Budget, according to Treasurer Dominic Perrottet. In a statement, released yesterday, the Treasurer announced: “From 1 January 2018, the NSW Government will abolish insurance duty for small businesses on commercial vehicle insurance (including aircraft), professional indemnity insurance, […]
If you own or operate a business, there’s a good chance that you’ve tried to think of every conceivable thing you can to protect that business so it can grow and make more money each year. You’ve thought of all the marketing and budgeting concerns, you know how to attract customers and hire the best […]
Mike Cannon-Brookes, the tech billionaire in the hat and the hoodie, has spoken candidly about his struggle with imposter syndrome while at the helm of runaway start-up success Atlassian. In his TEDxSydney address on Friday (16 June), the Atlassian co-CEO and co-founder described imposter syndrome as the “feeling of being well, well out of your […]
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has encouraged small business operators to take advantage of the Government’s instant asset write-off extension. More businesses are now eligible to buy equipment (new or second hand) up to $20,000 and write it off immediately after legislation passed the Senate. Multiple claims can be made under the […]
In an effort to generate innovation in the food and beverage sector, Lion has launched a 12-week accelerator program that will pair its brands with start-ups and entrepreneurs. The program, Lion Unleashed, was designed in partnership with corporate accelerator Slingshot. According to Lion CEO Stuart Irvine, the initiative is an opportunity for start-ups and scale-ups […]
To save business owners the hassle of having to source over-the-counter payment solutions from multiple vendors, Square has launched an online, one-stop shop offering a suite of third-party point-of-sale (POS) hardware and accessories. According to the global payment tech company, products available through the online store are compatible with its ecosystem of tools, including the Square POS App and […]
It’s nearing that time of year that all business owners dread, as the June 30th deadline approaches, SMEs are forced to get their last year of financials in order and prepare for tax time. As we close in on the end of the financial year, here are some top tips and expert advice for Australian […]
With over seven million monthly active Instagram users on the platform in Australia, there is a real opportunity for businesses to tap into this community to create authentic customer relationships and turn their passion into a business. With 80% of Instagram users following a business and the average Australian checking their feed 11 times a […]
While the first wave of the WannaCryptor attack has passed, a lassiez-faire approach to cybersecurity will no longer suffice. [Editor’s note: this article is the third in a three-part series on WannaCryptor by Nick FitzGerald.] The attack, which began spreading in the morning of May 12th, 2017 in Europe, was stopped later the same day by an […]
When I was growing up in Western Sydney I didn’t have access to a high disposable income for extracurricular activities, brand name clothes and the like. I took it upon myself from a young age to look for ways to fund my social life, events and anything I was missing out on. It was up […]
Start-ups selected to participate in Creative3 Pitch, QUT Creative Enterprise Australia’s annual creative-tech pitching competition, will compete for a place in StepUp, Virgin Startup’s mini-accelerator program in London. The winner will also secure the right to represent Australia at the international Creative Business Cup (CBC) in Copenhagen, Denmark, where there will be opportunities to connect with investors […]
