Smart Co

Legaltech startup Mary Technology has raised $7 million from OIF Ventures as it expands its litigation fact management platform into the US. The post Sydney’s Mary Technology raises $7 million to tackle litigation ‘fact chaos’ appeared first on Sm...

Australian furniture brand Koala is reportedly charging ahead with long-awaited IPO plans, betting investors will back its direct-to-consumer business through global trade disruptions. The post Sofa so good: Aussie furniture brand Koala eyeing Apr...

A period-care startup is urging governments to prioritise Australian-owned businesses in tender processes after losing out on supplying products for the state’s free pads and tampons program. The post ‘Missed opportunity’: Local brands passed over...

NSW has launched a $20 million emerging technologies commercialisation fund and announced the recipients of a bioscience startup grant. The post NSW launches $20 million emerging tech commercialisation fund appeared first on SmartCompany.

From July 1, super will need to be paid with every pay run and for many small businesses that means losing a quiet but crucial cashflow buffer. The post Payday super starts July 1. For SMEs, the real shock is cashflow appeared first on SmartCompany.

Do you need to be the face and ‘voice’ of your business? Public speaking coach Trang Nova has sound advice to share. The post Ask Us Anything: Public speaking expert Trang Nova shares how to confidently speak about your business appeared first on ...

The conflict in the Middle East is no excuse to recklessly lift petrol prices, the ACCC says, in a clear warning to service stations hiking prices above what is reasonable. The post ACCC warns Middle East conflict no excuse for petrol price gougin...

As hospitality businesses seek new ways to serve hungry customers, Melbourne sandwich shop Nico's Deli is looking to the past. The post Melbourne’s Nico’s Deli revives the hot vending machine ‘automat’ for late-night trade appeared first on SmartC...

Speaking to SmartCompany, Billson said the organisation has grown into a "real, positive support resource for dispute resolution". The post Bruce Billson reflects on ASBFEO after five years of ‘energising enterprise’ appeared first on SmartCompany.

Dog food subscription startup Lyka and B2B sales startup Firmable are among the local firms with new funding this week. The post Six Aussie startups that raised $123.2 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany.

Australia has reached its highest-ever global ranking for gender equality, but new data shows nearly half of Australians believe the push for equal rights has already gone far enough. The post Australia’s gender equality gains mask a growing publi...

If your business quietly rewards overwork, constant availability, and ‘prove it again’ performance, you’re not empowering women, you’re exhausting them. The post The hidden reason why you’re driving women out of your business appeared first on Sma...

A founder reflects on Alice Anderson’s legacy, women founders supported by the fund, and the power of building your own supportive community. The post The Alice Anderson Fund backed women founders when they needed it most, but it’s now under threa...

Australia is pushing into dual-use tech as Trump clashes with Anthropic over military AI. The OpenAI standoff shows choices startups will soon face. The post Neural Notes: Australian AI startups may face the same defence dilemma as OpenAI, Anthrop...

The Minister for Small Business said the federal government will not push for US-style small business loan guarantees in the immediate future. The post “More evidence is needed”: Aly rebuffs call for government-backed SME loans appeared first on S...

The ACTU has launched a bid to increase Australia’s minimum annual leave from four to five weeks, sparking debate with business groups over costs and productivity. The post Unions push for Europe-style five weeks of paid annual leave appeared firs...

Victorian small businesses will receive a 10-month grace period before facing new work from home rules, says Premier Jacinta Allan. The post Small Victorian businesses given grace period under state WFH plan appeared first on SmartCompany.

The latest restructure comes nearly four years after the company cut around 100 roles in mid-2022 as part of a “renewed and sharpened business focus". The post Shutterstock-owned Envato to lay off 200 employees due to AI appeared first on Sma...

Plans for high-speed rail connecting Sydney and Newcastle have energised business groups across New South Wales, which say the $90 billion transit link will bring new economic opportunities. The post “No downside”: Sydney-Newcastle high-speed rail...

McDonald’s CEO’s awkward Big Arch burger taste-test video has gone viral, highlighting how misaligned messaging and the wrong spokesperson can backfire for brands. The post The internet’s not lovin’ it: Why Macca’s CEO’s taste-test video backfired...