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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shared a tongue-in-cheek response to disgruntled business owners using AI to criticise capital gains tax reforms. The post Albanese thanks business owners for “very nice photos” in CGT memes appeared...
SmartCompany ·
Swisse's explosive growth was driven not by strategy, but by a deeply embedded culture framework built around people, principles and passion. The post Inside the culture that helped Swisse become a billion-dollar business appeared first...
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The consolidation comes after an independent review of Victoria's public sector spending recommended the state "consolidate and scale back its industry support activities". The post Innovation Victoria unveiled as successor to LaunchVic...
StartupDaily ·
The claim that Australia’s CGT reforms will trigger a startup exodus to New Zealand doesn’t stack up against the data, argues this Kiwi entrepreneur.
StartupDaily ·
The Industry Growth Program has paused applications, raising concerns about startup funding certainty and Australia’s innovation strategy.
StartupDaily ·
The Startup World Cup Australia is now in full swing — here’s what went down at the regional event and what’s ahead across the country.
StartupDaily ·
A new Sydney Innovation Atlas maps the city’s startup, biotech and deep tech hubs, revealing an ecosystem beyond Tech Central.
SmartCompany ·
Ugly scenes developed outside Swatch stores worldwide on Saturday after its collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet. The post Clock and awe: Swatch and Audemars Piguet collab causes global retail chaos appeared first on...
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Federal Health Minister Mark Butler says small businesses may receive some "relief" if they are affected by the proposed changes to discretionary trusts. The post Trusts tax: Small businesses could get “rollover relief” if forced to...
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Snaffle previously sold electronics and household goods, including washing machines, fridges and mobile phones, which customers could pay for in weekly instalments over a number of years. The post Pay-in-instalments retailer Snaffle...
StartupDaily ·
The CGT debate is a hot topic within the startup community, but economists say deeper Australian tax reforms are what's needed to sustain the sector.
StartupDaily ·
L’Oréal is bringing back its beauty tech startup program for 2026 after Australian startup Heatseeker’s win last year.
SmartCompany ·
The trial had widely been seen as a critical moment for the future of OpenAI and artificial intelligence generally, both in how it should be used and who should benefit from it. The post “Too late”: Elon Musk loses lawsuit against...
StartupDaily ·
Elon Musk has lost his lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman after a US jury ruled he waited too long to sue the ChatGPT maker.
SmartCompany ·
The Series A funding will go towards a Queensland-based manufacturing and sustainment facility, plus a local team to service Australian Defence customers in the region. The post Drone AI startup Arkeus raises $25 million as valuation...
StartupDaily ·
Melbourne defence tech startup Arkeus has raised $25 million at a $100 million valuation in a in Series A round led by QIC Ventures. The round drew new investors R+VC,...
SmartCompany ·
A new campaign against Labor’s startup CGT changes has launched amid fears talent and investment could move offshore. The post Coalition-backed startup campaign targets Labor’s CGT overhaul appeared first on SmartCompany .
StartupDaily ·
When you’re training medics for combat zones, realism is key. Melbourne-based company BlueRoom Simulations uses mixed reality technology to simulate high risk scenarios – where reliable, high-speed network connectivity is mission critical.
StartupDaily ·
Founders should not be forced to hand over 47% of their profits through the removal of the CGT discount.
StartupDaily ·
SmartCompany spoke with athlete-turned-VC leader Christie Jenkins about her competitive mindset — and how others can apply those lessons to their own careers.
SmartCompany ·
The tax office is streamlining a process that can leave small businesses paying too much or too little income tax each year. The post Monthly PAYG instalments coming for more SMEs in $10.9 million pilot appeared first on SmartCompany .
SmartCompany ·
If you run an online business, you’ve seen it happen. A customer fills their cart, gets to checkout… and then ghosts you. The post Reduce drop-off, boost sales: The three golden rules for a smarter eCommerce checkout appeared first on...
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Oz Hair & Beauty is accelerating its national expansion with new regional stores across Australia as the family-owned retailer pushes toward 50 locations. The post From Sydney salon to $100 million: Inside Oz Hair & Beauty’s regional...
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Former COSBOA CEO Peter Strong says the proposed family trust and CGT reforms unfairly target small business owners and entrepreneurs. The post Peter Strong: What the budget gets wrong about family trusts appeared first on SmartCompany .
SmartCompany ·
Running into problems while trying to sell your business? And as an expert shares, there's a few easy fixes. The post Why most business owners fail to sell their business — and how to fix it appeared first on SmartCompany .
SmartCompany ·
PM Anthony Albanese is appearing in scores of small business' social posts in a viral trend slamming the CGT changes. The post AI Albo: Businesses introduce new ‘silent partner’ in viral CGT backlash appeared first on SmartCompany .
SmartCompany ·
Work from a client site, an airport lounge, a hot desk in another state. The modern Australian workforce isn't going back to a single office on a single network – and IT teams are catching up fast to what that means for mobile-device...
StartupDaily ·
Startmate flew 19 of its ’26 cohort to San Francisco this month for meetings with a16z, Sequoia, Accel, Menlo Ventures, General Catalyst and Google Ventures, and held its first US...
StartupDaily ·
Tank Stream Labs has confirmed its Startup to Scaleup (S2S) Summit will return to Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art in September. The fourth edition of the S2S Summit comes back...
SmartCompany ·
SmartCompany spoke with athlete-turned-VC leader Christie Jenkins about her competitive mindset -- and how others can apply those lessons to their own careers. The post Christie Jenkins: How an elite athlete made the jump to startups...
StartupDaily ·
Proving you’re a person is becoming an annoying but necessary, part of daily digital life.
StartupDaily ·
If AI is infrastructure, regulate it like infrastructure, pens Matt Vitale.
StartupDaily ·
The Albanese government is considering changes to its proposed capital gains tax (CGT) overhaul after mounting pressure from startup founders and investors, who say the reforms risk pushing Australian talent...
StartupDaily ·
Andrew Leigh argues Australia’s next productivity boom will depend on how quickly new technologies spread through everyday businesses.
StartupDaily ·
This week’s startup funding round-up features a construction procurement startup from Brisbane and a consumer finance startup from Melbourne. Keep reading to learn more about ProcurePro and Extraordinary Money, who...
StartupDaily ·
This week’s startup funding round-up features a construction procurement startup from Brisbane and a consumer finance startup from Melbourne. Keep reading to learn more about ProcurePro and Extraordinary Money, who...
SmartCompany ·
Today is the last day for Australian businesses to register SMS sender IDs before messages risk being labelled "Unverified" from July. The post Your business texts could be mistaken for scams unless you act today appeared first on...
SmartCompany ·
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor confirmed the Coalition will challenge the Albanese government's ongoing $20,000 instant asset write-off. The post Coalition pushes for $50,000 instant asset write-off in budget reply appeared first on...
SmartCompany ·
Labor is considering startup CGT tweaks as founders and investors warn the proposed reforms could accelerate a startup exodus from Australia. The post Labor considers startup CGT changes after founder backlash appeared first on...
SmartCompany ·
This week's startup funding round-up features a construction procurement startup from Brisbane and a consumer finance startup from Melbourne. The post Two Aussie startups that raised $19 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany .
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