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Boundless Books owner Allyce Cameron.

Beloved Perth high street to get a new vibe this Christmas

After Oxford Street Books closed, one of Perth’s premier high streets has lacked that certain something. But a new “heart of the high street” is on its way.

  • Emma Young

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Natalie Latter and Sam Baker with their daughter Pip.

Beloved Perth business puts out distress call as cost of living bites

In only 6½ years it’s built a whopping following, making it one of Perth’s most successful shops of its kind. So why can’t that keep the wolf from the door?

  • Emma Young
Dagelbu Sherpa at his Bridge Road in Richmond.

A tale of two high streets: Why an Armadale shop is thriving while another in Richmond is ‘just surviving’

Justin Kestelman’s homewares store is just three kilometres from Dagelbu Sherpa’s sushi shop – but their stories illustrate the cost-of-living crunch and differing fortunes of suburban shopping strips.

  • Simon Johanson
Younger consumers are willing to pay more for ethically produced products than their older counterparts.

Why a great idea doesn’t guarantee business success

Solution-focused, purpose-driven and AI-enabled – successful small business owners should heed the lessons of these growth sectors.

  • Emma Koehn
Small businesses buckling under the pressure of rising costs and a sluggish economy have been hit with $7 billion in unexpected costs in the past year, highlighting the financial pressure on the nation’s engine room. 

Small businesses hit with $7 billion in unexpected costs

Small businesses buckling under the pressure of rising costs and a sluggish economy have been hit with $7 billion in unexpected costs in the past year, highlighting the financial pressure on the nation’s engine room. 

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey
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CCIWA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala embraces what makes WA different

The Inaugural CCIWA and BHP Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala was held at Crown Ballrooms on Friday night to recognise those making WA a better place to live, work and do business. Supported by BHP, Fortescue, Good Sammys and 9News Perth.

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Mary Street Bakery owner Paul Aron says allowing cash payments keeps all of his customers included.

Mary Street Bakery goes back to cash after angry customers abuse staff too many times

Despite the rapidly declining use of cash, small business owners are opting to accept physical tender in a bid to keep customers happy. But the cost is high.

  • Claire Ottaviano
Barrett Hasseldine, head of modelling at illion, said larger businesses were at a lower risk of failing compared to a year ago.

Big companies dodge spending crunch as small businesses face rising failure risk

Large corporations, including supermarkets, have become more resilient, but smaller retailers are facing greater risk of failure as the consumer spending crunch drags on.

  • Millie Muroi
Companies can apply for federal grants to commercialise products in priority fields such as medical science.

Industry plan offers $400 million to rescue ‘missing middle’ companies

Australian companies are shrinking or stagnating when they try to join the ranks of the nation’s biggest employers, spurring the federal government to help them commercialise ideas.

  • David Crowe
A number of economic changes can take place in the lead-up to your business exit.

Getting the timing right to exit your small business

While each small business owner’s situation will differ, all will need to factor in how time will play a role.

  • Grace Bacon

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