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Open4Sale promised $57bn revenue with zero income history. Directors now face $2.8m penalty and decade-long corporate bans.

CSIRO’s free program helps mining SMEs turn innovations into investment-ready propositions. Over 700 businesses have already participated nationwide. 

COSBOA warns blanket work-from-home rules would expose small employers to legal disputes while undermining customer service capabilities.

Something Tech showcases Australia’s emerging unicorns as 560 tech leaders gather in Brisbane. Past participants secured $7.55 million in funding.

Nearly one in six Australian businesses won’t use AI at all. Shopify’s managing director explains why we’re falling dangerously behind.

Businesses are borrowing to stay alive, not grow. Brad Walters explains why July’s credit surge is actually a warning sign.

New report shows businesses with integrated systems processing 2.6 times more sales whilst cashless transactions dominate customer behaviour. 

July inflation surge to 2.8% from 1.9% following massive electricity price rises threatens expected rate cuts, warns economist. 

Job ads rose for second consecutive month since 2022, driven by mining and renewable projects. Applications per job finally declined.

CPA Australia’s Chris Freeland welcomes Chalmers’ productivity roundtable outcomes but warns reform road “rarely straightforward”

Right to disconnect laws hit small businesses 26 August, giving employees legal power to ignore after-hours contact. Are you prepared?

AI shopping visits now worth just 27% less than traditional visits, a massive improvement from 97% less a year ago.

From Defence Department to Rio Tinto, discover which organisations are partnering with Indigenous businesses to create lasting economic and social impact.

Over 90% of Australian building firms never scale beyond $2 million. Industry analysis reveals seven operational mistakes and solutions.

They asked for a quote, then vanished. Four smart strategies to re-engage cold leads and stop ghosting from killing your sales.

Marketers waste 40% of their time on presentations. This AI startup just raised $3.8M to solve the copy-paste grind forever.

Networking American-style means mastering elevator pitches, strategic follow-ups and cultural nuances. Here’s how successful Australian entrepreneurs crack the US market.

North America captured 63% of global venture capital with $229.9 billion despite handling only 35% of deals as AI funding reaches unprecedented levels.

Over 280 Indigenous-owned exhibitors gather at ICC Sydney, proving the sector spans cookies to cybersecurity with verified businesses driving economic growth.

July emerges as Australia’s entrepreneurial launchpad month with 35,844 new companies registered, marking 20.41% surge as founders transition from side hustles to structured businesses.