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Anthropic may look like it avoids marketing, but that perception is part of the strategy, writes Airtasker CEO Tim Fung. The post How Anthropic turned ‘anti-marketing’ into one of tech’s most powerful growth strategies appeared first on...
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What's the secret to staying ahead of the curve in e-commerce? The post The future of e-commerce: Creating unforgettable customer stories appeared first on SmartCompany .
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The federal government's competition lead has championed reforms limiting the cancellation struggles shown in one woman's viral TikTok post. The post Andrew Leigh flags crackdown on “tricky tactics” after Fernwood gym cancellation goes...
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The second day of Senate committee hearings over the government's capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms has begun. The post Small business, tech sector CGT concerns on the agenda for Senate hearings appeared first on SmartCompany .
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Referring to SpaceX and Tesla, Australia's richest woman noted Musk had built two of the world's 10-most valuable companies by market capitalisation. The post “Rare business”: Gina Rinehart bets $1.4 billion on SpaceX appeared first on...
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Victoria's proposed work-from-home laws will extend to regular casual and part-time workers, sparking fresh debate among business groups. The post Victoria’s WFH laws to cover regular casuals and part-time staff appeared first on...
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Electric trucks will hit Australian roads this year as New Energy Transport scores $5M to electrify freight transport.
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US blocks foreign access to Anthropic's Claude AI over hacking fears. Here's why global AI governance is urgently needed.
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Gina Rinehart bets $1.4B on Musk’s SpaceX for just over 1% of the $106B raised for its Nasdaq listing.
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Side hustles are the new starups, writes Bernadette Schwerdt. Here are some lessons we can learn from the success stories.
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Copper Culture founder Shawn Singh turned an ancient wellness practice into a global e-commerce brand. Now, as the business expands overseas and prepares for AI-powered shopping, trust is becoming just as important as tradition. The...
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Sam Kroonenburg blasts CGT changes for encouraging Aussie tech founders offshore, explaining why staying might no longer pay.
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WA kicks off a $10M AI fund and Centre of Excellence to supercharge public sector innovation.
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After more than a century in business, The HOYTS Group’s digital transformation isn’t just about what customers see on screen - it’s about the network behind it. The post Lights, cameras, security: How HOYTS built a resilient,...
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Property buyers agency Dashdot counts the Australian Taxation Office, Meta, startup lender Mighty Partners, and 695 customers among its creditors. The post Dashdot owed $16.5 million at time of collapse appeared first on SmartCompany .
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Australians have lost access to Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after a US security directive. The post Why the US just blocked Australians from using Anthropic’s most powerful AI appeared first on SmartCompany .
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HiSmile has paid a total of $138,600 in penalties, removed the videos in question, and agreed not to post videos of this nature in the future. The post HiSmile fined $138,600 for social videos where staff posed as “random shoppers”...
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After leaving an engineering role at Canva, one founder moved to Seoul and committed to learning Korean using only the AI language app he was building. The post I quit Canva, moved overseas and made my startup product impossible to...
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Business groups are urging the Senate to reject the government’s proposed tax reforms, arguing the changes would discourage investment, reduce productivity and make Australia less competitive. The post Business groups ramp up campaign...
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Drawing on her engineering background, Skanties founder Susie Taaffe turned her search for comfortable underwear into a global brand challenging traditional shapewear. The post Businesses We Love: Skanties’ Susie Taaffe on building an...
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Changing workplace dynamics, generational shifts and the integration of artificial intelligence are influencing how organisations operate and how employees engage with their roles. The post Why HR can no longer separate wellbeing from...
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Canberra medtech startup Dentroid has raised $32 million and secured a global partnership to commercialise its needle-free dental technology. The post Dentroid raises $32 million for needle-free dental technology appeared first on...
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Andromeda Robotics has moved into a new 2,500-square-metre Melbourne facility as demand grows for its AI-powered companion robot Abi. The post Andromeda increases warehouse size by 400% to scale Abi robot production appeared first on...
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Paire’s clothing division has overtaken socks to become the company’s largest and most profitable category The post How Paire escaped the hero product trap appeared first on SmartCompany .
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OpenAI's confidential IPO filing is a reminder that many businesses now depend on AI providers still looking to get out of the red. The post Neural Notes: OpenAI’s IPO is a reminder your AI strategy has a landlord appeared first on...
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Leaders in the sustainable startup scene say Australia must be braver when funding innovative but cost-intensive businesses. The post Goterra’s collapse shows a ‘missing middle’ for green tech funding appeared first on SmartCompany .
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SpaceX has completed the largest IPO in US history, raising $106 billion and securing a $2.51 trillion valuation, making Elon Musk’s space company one of the world’s most valuable businesses. The post SpaceX raises $106 billion in...
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Startmate has secured an $8 million commitment from the Minderoo Foundation to help more women enter the startup ecosystem, access capital, and build high-growth businesses. The post Startmate lands $8 million boost to help back more...
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It's been a healthy week for startup funding, with new capital for Silicon Quantum Computing, Dentroid, Earlytrade and ReSmart. The post Four Aussie startups that raised $87.3 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany .
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CPA Australia says a key element of CGT reforms -- determining asset values on July 1, 2027 -- could create a major compliance burden. The post Warnings of one-off $825 million compliance bomb in CGT plan appeared first on SmartCompany .
StartupDaily ·
ASX-listed Vinyl Group nabs Time Out Australia, 24 hrs after Pedestrian.TV, aiming to double revenue.
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The alarming report reveals AI's next challenge isn't intelligence. It's resources and sustainability.
StartupDaily ·
With the element of surprise gone, the ANZ showcase is betting on curation to keep its slot; the difficult job of cutting the 220 games that applied down to the best 50.
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NRF pumps $40M more into Silicon Quantum Computing to supercharge chip manufacturing.
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When productivity becomes the goal, we lose sight of what, and more to the point who, really matters, Matt Vitale explains.
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R&D investment and commercialisation can’t be treated as separate issues, says Liza Noonan, CEO of Sydney deep-tech hub Cicada Innovations, on episode 61 of Startup 360.
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Startup World Cup Sydney kicks off on Wednesday. And while the world's attention turns to the pitch, 11 Australian founders are about to take on one of their own.
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The Minderoo Foundation partners with Startmate to back more women founders, with $2m pa over 4 years.
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Australian tech founders eye US growth, but only those who adapt and localise will win - and James Rees explains why Texas is the new launchpad.
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The federal government pushing major tax changes with a rushed and incomplete Bill that imposes massive costs, CPA Australia warns
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