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Youthful business owners wrongly suspected of being under 16 will need to verify their age before logging in to Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, as part of Australia's imminent social media age ban. The post The teen social media ban could mistake...

The NRF’s $45 million Arnott’s loan sparks debate over crowd-in rules, debt strategy and governance as the fund faces scrutiny over its mandate. The post Tim Tam slammed in political fight over $45 million government loan appeared first on SmartCo...

The Series G round sees Airwallex’s valuation leapfrog from $9.36 billion six months ago to $12 billion now. The post Airwallex raises a blockbuster $498 million Series G as its valuation soars to $12 billion appeared first on SmartCompany.

Labor's energy rebate for households and small businesses was previously extended until the end of 2025. The post Labor’s energy bill rebates for SMEs and households come to an end appeared first on SmartCompany.

Candidates who pair impactful results with adaptability and clear communication are the ones who thrive. The post AWS recruiters share insider tips to acing job interviews appeared first on SmartCompany.

Download this ebook for the survey findings and explore how SMEs are approaching pay transparency - what’s working, what’s holding them back, and the opportunities that come with doing it well. The post Download: The SME guide to pay transparency ...

Raffy Sgroi says the apprenticeship incentive reduction comes at a time when we desperately need more skilled workers to fuel the future of mobility. The post Why cuts to apprenticeship incentives come at the worst possible time appeared first on ...

The Victorian government's plan to abolish LaunchVic has shaken beneficiaries of its Alice Anderson Fund, who fear upcoming women-led startups could lose out. The post “Devastating decision”: Founders backed by Alice Anderson Fund criticise Launch...

OpenAI says there are no ads in ChatGPT after users reported strange prompts over the weekend, but it is probably just a matter of time. The post ChatGPT users think they’re seeing ads. OpenAI says they’re not appeared first on SmartCompany.

Melbourne-based space and defence technology company Akula Tech has laid off 70% of its staff, months after successfully completing a satellite launch. The post Melbourne startup Akula Tech lays off 70% of staff months after satellite la...

Cappuccio, who will start at COSBOA on February 3, most recently served as the CEO of Optometry Australia. The post Skye Cappuccio appointed CEO of COSBOA appeared first on SmartCompany.

The latest data showed annual inflation rising to 3.8% from 3.6% a month prior, well above the Reserve Bank's target band of between 2-3%. The post Uptick in inflation pours cold water on rate cut hopes appeared first on SmartCompany.

Jessica Hatzis explains why true brand strategy isn’t fluffy marketing jargon, but the invisible architecture that shapes your products, pricing, campaigns, and long-term growth. The post How brand strategy separates iconic brands from forgettable...

Shelby Van Zwol answers your questions on the underrated marketing strategy that gets missed and how you can maximise it to your advantage The post Ask Us Anything: Revenue marketing expert Shelby Van Zwol on how to maximise your ROI  appeare...

The Victorian government plans to wind down startup support agency LaunchVic as part of broader public sector reforms set to save the state $4 billion. The post Victoria to abolish startup support service LaunchVic appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Victorian Small Business Commissioner will continue as a standalone entity, after the Allan government rejected a cost-saving merger plan. The post Victorian Small Business Commissioner spared from VCAT merger in major reforms appeared first o...

OpenAI has launched an Australian startup program with major VCs, as it opens its first Sydney office and expands its local presence. The post OpenAI courts Australian startups alongside its Sydney office debut appeared first on SmartCompany.

This week has seen over $24 million in VC funding go towards AI onboarding tools to seaweed tech and ultra-high-resolution aerial mapping.  The post Six Aussie startups that raised $24.2 million this week appeared first on SmartCompany.

The real test for founders: can your business run without you? Jason Andrew unpacks the mindset behind building a scalable machine. The post Why most business owners aren’t entrepreneurs appeared first on SmartCompany.

One in three Australians are ready to let AI bots do their Christmas shopping, but security fears linger. The post AI Santa? Young Aussies ready to let bots buy their Christmas gifts appeared first on SmartCompany.