Enterprise
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.
- by Emma Young
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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?
- by Emma Young
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.
- by Simon Johanson
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.
- by Emma Koehn
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.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
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.
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.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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.
- by Millie Muroi
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Australian economy
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.
- by David Crowe
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.
- by Grace Bacon
Half a million children are working amid Australia’s labour shortage
With labour shortages across Australia, small businesses and family farms are relying on young teen workers to help keep companies afloat.
- by Amber Schultz
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