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SmartCompany was founded in 2007 to solve a pain-point in the Australian business community. That’s where SmartCompany comes in.

We fight for, champion and scrutinise SMEs and startups, the 99.8% of Australian businesses with up to 200 staff whose employees comprise 70% of the workforce, and drive Australia’s real economy. Namely, the information business owners need to survive and thrive — be that government bills, legislation, tax office policy, or something else — is often overly and unnecessarily difficult for entrepren

eurs and business owners to access and understand. We are a small business too, and our sole mission is to help other businesses and startups succeed by providing them with the information they need, when they need it, in a way that’s easy to digest. SmartCompany is known for reporting the facts as it relates to the Australian business ecosystem, publishing must-read guest contributions from members of the Australian business community, and for its free daily newsletter, delivered to tens of thousands of inboxes at lunchtime on weekdays. Subscribe: https://www.smartcompany.com.au/newsletters/

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02/11/2024

After Jane Lu exposed a dodgy job application, other business leaders share their real thoughts about jobhunters using AI.

02/11/2024

Online retailers that get these aspects of their offer right have a better chance than most at capturing market share.

01/11/2024

Learn more about the Australian and New Zealand startups that raised capital this week, including Neara, Alimetry and Earthodic.

01/11/2024

Canva's statement closely follows news Canva has cracked 200 million users worldwide, a serious sign of intent ahead of its long-awaited IPO.

01/11/2024

After two investors offered $400,000, Clutch Glue founder Annabel Hay says the venture is negotiating an even bigger deal.

01/11/2024

On the latest episode of Shark Tank Australia, there's a trail bike, whoop-de-doos talk, and a pitch from a bloke who doesn’t need the money.

01/11/2024

Australia Post has replaced its licensed post office roundtable, as small business representatives face an uncertain future for LPO services.

01/11/2024

Every year, hundreds of millions of pregnancy tests are discarded, adding to the billions of plastic waste produced annually. For entrepreneur Lara Solomon, this environmental impact became a personal concern when she was trying to conceive in 2021 and saw firsthand the sheer volume of waste generated by pregnancy tests.

31/10/2024

Renata Taylor’s journey in hospitality began straight out of school, igniting a passion that would shape her career. From pulling pints in London pubs to managing venues in Western Australia, her love for the industry grew.

31/10/2024

Ben Gilbert, co-host of mega-popular business podcast Acquired, shared his thoughts with Australian podcast The Contrarians.

31/10/2024

During the height of COVID, the total brand value of the world’s most valuable businesses increased by 5.9%. Why is this so?

31/10/2024

It’s rare for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) to have the upper hand. So often, enterprises can more easily overcome the barriers – especially those around resources and financing – that can stop a small business in its tracks.

30/10/2024

Chryssie Swarbrick used to be outraged when her local cafe would increase the price of her cup of coffee. And then she opened her own.

30/10/2024

Prosthetic Art Technology and Other Matter both won $70,000 in Xero's international Beautiful Business Fund awards.

30/10/2024

An Australian founder has moved to San Francisco to scale her AI-powered carbon removal intelligence startup internationally.

30/10/2024

The advent of gen AI for legal professionals is much more than just a tech transition as the technology has transformative potential.

30/10/2024

Webinar today: Navigating the entrepreneurial journey

Our panel will share key milestones, setbacks, learnings and strategies that ultimately led to their success. They will also discuss how the smart use of technology can radically empower women founders to scale their businesses efficiently.

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29/10/2024

This week we’re going rural where AI adoption is slow. The newly-formed Australian Rural AI Network (ARAIN) is working to address this.

29/10/2024

As reported by the LinkedIn Australia editorial team, crafting the perfect post can be summarised into four simple steps.

29/10/2024

When Koh discovered nearly 20,000 of its biodegradable dish sponges were starting to literally biodegrade in its warehouse.

29/10/2024

Two years after its launch Waubs Harbour has signed its first international export deal to serve one of the world’s biggest whisky markets.

29/10/2024

Shout-avoidance shows you don’t give a damn for your fellow human beings or your reputation. Your own desires are all that matter to you.

29/10/2024

LAST CHANCE: Navigating the entrepreneurial journey

This SmartCompany and Dell Technologies webinar will explore the personal stories, challenges and triumphs experienced by women founders on their entrepreneurial journeys.

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LAST CHANCE: Navigating the entrepreneurial journey This SmartCompany and Dell Technologies webinar will explore the personal stories, challenges and triumphs experienced by women founders on their entrepreneurial journeys. Don't miss out and register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917280088839/WN_dTih3uPYSUyvfXwceDNwMw #Sponsored

FREE WEBINAR: Navigating the entrepreneurial journey Our panel will share key milestones, setbacks, learnings and strategies that ultimately led to their success. They will also discuss how the smart use of technology can radically empower women founders to scale their businesses efficiently. Register here now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917280088839/WN_dTih3uPYSUyvfXwceDNwMw #Sponsored

This month, for our Ask Us Anything Series in partnership with Optus we have advisor and coach, Paul Waddy who will answer all your questions on how you elevate your online retail presence, so submit your questions here: https://bit.ly/3wsulkg #Sponsored

In partnership with Optus Business, we bring you to our video series: Business Briefing where we share with you our monthly news wrap. We hope this brings you inspiration and insights you need to thrive in the modern Australian economy. Watch what we cover this month. #Sponsored

Free webinar: Navigating the entrepreneurial journey Insights from women founders. Our expert panel will also address the importance of resilience in the face of the inevitable challenges and uncertainties that founders face, in particular in light of the structural inequities that make life as women founders so tricky. Register here now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917280088839/WN_dTih3uPYSUyvfXwceDNwMw #Sponsored

Watch our Pitch finalists share how they prepared for their pitch for the night. Don’t miss out on your chance to enter the Pitch here: https://bit.ly/3YNRaL0 Entries closes today! #thePitch #thePitch2024

Watch our Pitch finalists share the best advice they have received through their startup journey. LAST CHANCE to enter the Pitch, entries close this Friday, October 18, 2024. Enter here now: https://bit.ly/3YNRaL0 #thePitch #thePitch 2024

Free webinar: Navigating the entrepreneurial journey This SmartCompany and Dell Technologies webinar will explore the personal stories, challenges and triumphs experienced by women founders on their entrepreneurial journeys. Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2917280088839/WN_dTih3uPYSUyvfXwceDNwMw #Sponsored

Watch our Pitch finalists share why mentors are an important part of the start up journey. Pitch applications are still open, don’t miss out on your chance to enter: https://bit.ly/3YNRaL0 Entries close this Friday, October 18, 2024. #thePitch #thePitch2024

Dear Sydneysider, it's SmartCompany here with the SXSW Sydney gossip. Yesterday... 🤑 Ruby May, Caroline Hugall, Rosie Thomas OAM and Alanna Kamp unpacked how traditional vices have evolved in surprising ways that fit in our tech-driven world in their hashtag#SxswSydney panel; and, 🤖 Tegan Jones rewrote Asimov's laws by calling Andromeda Robotics' robot Abi 'gorgeous'. Today... 🦈 Why Showpo's Jane Lu says “The sharks are sharkier, the deals are bigger, this is the best season yet” for this year's Shark Tank Australia; 🍻 Sticking to the Peroni 0.0%; and, 🤫 Much more, but only in our rolling coverage. 🔗 in the comments.

Missed out on a SXSW Sydney ticket? Never fear, we've got Simon Crerar and Tegan Jones with the on-ground coverage. Yesterday we learnt that: 🤑 Polymath raised $1.5 million; 🍎 Hurtec, PREVE, Fairgo.ai and Recant.ai were the Startmate demo day top picks; and, 🤯 A pack of gum was $12. Today... 🚀 The launch of Equity Clear, co-founded by Alberts Lisa Fedorenko, Scale Investors Pty Ltd's Samar Mcheileh and Giant Leap's Rachel Yang; 🎤 An upcoming interview with the founders of Eight Sleep; and 🙃 Confirmation that the vending machines in the ICC are devoid of visible prices. 🔗 to the rolling coverage in the comments.

🚨 Ready to pitch your cutting-edge idea to a crowd of leading VCs? Now's your chance because entries to the Pitch are open. Think you have what it takes? ⏰ Applications close on October 18 so start thinking about those Pitches and don’t miss out. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3YNRaL0 #ThePitch #ThePitch2024