Aussie mum’s idea bought for $140m
An Australian clothing company that caters for people struggling from heavy period bleeds or incontinence has just been snapped up for an eye-watering figure.
Small Business
Inside the collapse of building giants
At least 15 builders have collapsed since November last year and there are fears many more may soon follow.
Desperate plea during avocado disaster
Australian avocado producers have pleaded with consumers to buy as much of the fruit as possible to help ease an industry-wide supply burden.
The big winners in $70b funding shuffle
Under a major change, up to $14b will be spent on helping small and medium businesses struggling with mounting costs to bounce back from Covid-19.
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Roll up your tights
FASHION lover Emina Dzananovic has found herself in a tight spot with her hosiery business.
When to hire your first employee
HIRING your first staff member is an exciting step for business, but it’s often best to delay it for as long as possible.
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IT’S tempting to put tax obligations in the too hard basket, but spending time on these five main areas can save time and money in the new financial year.
Nurture customers from day one
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Glencore Xstrata cuts 450 jobs
A GLOBAL mining giant will axe 450 jobs at its Queensland coal mines before the end of the year because of the falling coal price.
8 warning signs you’re up for redundancy
THERE aren’t many who expect it. Redundancy usually comes as a shock and shatters confidence. But there are warning signs.
McDonald’s drop halal food
THE only two US McDonald’s outlets that served halal-prepared food have stopped doing so following a law suit.
What Aussies want from their boss
ARE you a Don Draper or David Brent? New research shows the top traits Australian workers look for in a leader, and if working from home is all it’s cracked up to be.
Gatsby fever lures jewellery shoppers
QUEENSLANDERS are going gaga for glamour as the blockbuster, The Great Gatsby, incites shoppers to put the sparkle back into the jewellery industry.
Bankruptcy fears for taxi owners
TAXI licence holders could face ruin after a major bank told staff to attach a nil value to all Victorian cab licences.
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