Enterprise
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
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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
The story behind champion Novak Djokovic’s T-shirt and celebrating family
Small business owner Alexandra Munro was overwhelmed with excitement when asked to design the “Team Djokovic” T-shirts that were worn by the champion’s inner circle.
- by Najma Sambul
Small businesses knocked offline as Crazy Domains drops out
An outage at web services company Crazy Domains has forced hundreds of Australian small businesses go dark online.
- by Tim Biggs
Paying musicians a minimum wage would kill live music: Tote owner
Paying musicians a minimum rate for each gig would spell the death of small venues, according to the owner of Melbourne live music icon The Tote.
- by Bianca Hall
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