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Entrepreneur Kate Toon shares how to drive consistent sales without paid ads by focusing on three key things. The post How to make sales without spending a cent on ads appeared first on SmartCompany .
StartupDaily ·
Harrison looks at 3 games he played, but couldn't find time to write in-depth reviews about.
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In an increasingly unpredictable global environment, Australian exporters can continue to succeed if they adapt, diversify and go where the opportunities arise. The post “You don’t need to take on the world alone”: Five truths...
StartupDaily ·
Letting AI write your emails may flood your inbox with even more messages. Read on and rethink your email workflow.
StartupDaily ·
Or jobs are safer than we think and It’s time to rewrite the narrative, shares Anish Sinha.
SmartCompany ·
Here is a taste of what Australian businesses can expect in a budget that the government says will be its “most responsible” yet. The post The 2026 federal budget for Australian businesses: What we know so far appeared first on...
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Tuesday's interest rate hike is likely to heap more pressure on small businesses already struggling with surging costs and fuel price shocks, say entrepreneurs and business advocates. The post Small businesses “basically getting broken”...
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Heidi Health CEO Dr Thomas Kelly warns healthcare AI tools can “degrade” under pressure as regulation struggles to keep pace with clinical AI. The post Neural Notes: Heidi Health CEO warns healthcare AI can ‘degrade’ under pressure...
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Australia’s tech ambitions won’t be realised by copying Silicon Valley’s locations, but by adopting its culture of risk-taking, speed and first-principles thinking. The post The real reason Australia can’t replicate Silicon Valley...
StartupDaily ·
Victoria buries its new startup agency as a budget footnote—curious about its fate amid slashed funding?
SmartCompany ·
LaunchVic is set to merge with state-run investment fund, Breakthrough Victoria. The post LaunchVic successor a literal footnote in Victorian state budget appeared first on SmartCompany .
SmartCompany ·
The Reserve Bank's monetary policy board voted in a split 8-1 decision to raise the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent. The post RBA hikes interest rates to 4.35% in third straight rate rise appeared first on...
StartupDaily ·
Catch founders Gabby and Hezi Leibovich snap up Click Frenzy and promise a bold relaunch—watch for updates on the next great e-commerce revival.
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Senior accounting and tax experts have warned against snap changes to trust income taxes, as the federal government reportedly considers new minimum rates as part of its reform agenda. The post Budget 2026: Trusts facing 30% minimum tax...
StartupDaily ·
ReadySteadyPlug scores $1.51 million in ARENA funding to accelerate national rollout of affordable EV chargers in apartments.
SmartCompany ·
Victoria’s 2026-27 budget is due today, but some key measures are already clear. Here’s what small businesses and startups need to know. The post Victoria budget 2026: What’s already on the table for small business appeared first on...
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As more brands rely on AI for content and messaging, the real competitive edge is shifting back to human insight, writes Jessica Hatzis. The post AI makes you average — and that’s a problem for your brand appeared first on SmartCompany .
StartupDaily ·
The government will change the rules and contain cutbacks to the FBT concessions for higher-priced EVS to save $1.7 billion.
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The payments will reportedly work in a similar way to the previous Low and Medium Income Tax Offset, but will only apply to the 2026-27 financial year. The post Budget 2026: All Australian workers could get $200 via an “earned income...
SmartCompany ·
The government will scale back its EV tax break to curb ballooning costs, saving $1.7 billion while reshaping incentives towards cheaper EVs. The post Budget 2026: Government to scale back EV tax break amid cost blowout appeared first...
SmartCompany ·
Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson accused the government of making it "harder to build, harder to hire" in a pre-budget speech. The post Tim Wilson slams Labor’s small business policies in pre-budget speech appeared first on SmartCompany .
StartupDaily ·
Stop pretending you can 'do your own research' - modern knowledge is now about gaps, not a bridge, Mick Liubinskas argues.
SmartCompany ·
Australian businesses have just weeks to register SMS sender IDs or risk messages being labelled ‘Unverified’ and ignored by customers. The post Your business texts will be labelled ‘unverified’ from July unless you act now appeared...
StartupDaily ·
The UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator turns 10 with its 2026 program, offering 10 weeks of intensive, bespoke support to founders from experienced operators and investors.
StartupDaily ·
Palantir's manifesto pushes AI militarism and moral grandstanding - and that tech rhetoric is tilting global power.
StartupDaily ·
VentureCrowd's parent enters administration with $7.3M in debt, but platform trades on. Here's the latest on what that means for investors
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Reports suggest Treasurer Jim Chalmers will replace the 50% CGT discount with a smaller discount, or revert to an inflation-based model. The post Capital gains tax: What the rumoured budget reforms mean for small business appeared first...
SmartCompany ·
Small businesses can access up to $200 in fuel cashback from AMP as costs rise. The offer comes as fuel continues to hit cashflow and margins. The post Small businesses offered $200 fuel cashback appeared first on SmartCompany .
SmartCompany ·
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who will hand down the federal budget on May 12, said the fiscal blueprint would feature net savings for the second consecutive year. The post Chalmers touts “most responsible” federal budget yet, as tax changes...
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Sales should build your brand, not cheapen it. Andrew Griffiths shares five common sales mistakes - and how smarter promotions can boost impact without eroding value. The post Ask Us Anything: Pricing expert Andrew Griffiths shares five...
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Australia Post says the "necessary adjustment" reflects the much higher fuel costs across the country. The post Australia Post hikes fuel surcharges again appeared first on SmartCompany .
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The Leibovich brothers plan to relaunch the Click Frenzy website, weeks after the online sales platform collapsed into liquidation. The post Click Frenzy acquired by Catch co-founders Gabby and Hezi Leibovich appeared first on...
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In a recent case, the Fair Work Commission was required to consider the dismissal of an employee for his inappropriate mobile phone use while at work. The post Fair Work upholds employee dismissal for excessive use of mobile phone...
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NSW has launched a $4 million program to support women founders, months after the funding was first announced, with applications now open. The post NSW launches $4 million program for women founders after months of delays appeared first...
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Potential reforms include outright bans in specific suburbs, or restrictions on host-free short-term rentals for set periods. The post Airbnb and Stayz on alert as Sydney considers short term rental ban appeared first on SmartCompany .
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The annual program, named Latitude 37 after Melbourne, where Airwallex began, will give 10 founders access to the fintech’s global network, as well as an immersion tour in San Francisco and Singapore. The post Airwallex co-founder...
SmartCompany ·
The collapse of storied mattress-maker A.H. Beard should be a wake-up call for domestic consumers, says the chief of the national green-and-gold Australian Made campaign. Beard collapse shows “growing strain” on Aussie manufacturers...
SmartCompany ·
Elon Musk has clashed with OpenAI in a high-stakes trial over claims the ChatGPT-maker abandoned its nonprofit mission to pursue profits. The post “Didn’t read the fine print”: Inside the Elon Musk vs OpenAI trial appeared first on...
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HiSmile is one of Australia’s biggest e-commerce success stories, built on high margins, influencer marketing and sharp product positioning. The post From $20,000 to $150 million: A financial teardown of HiSmile’s viral playbook...
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