Small business
‘Real straight-shooter’: Lady Chu’s founder is famously brusque. She has her reasons
She has a reputation for being abrupt and impatient, but Nahji Chu is a survivor who’s built a flourishing Vietnamese food empire.
- By Sue Williams
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Jessica’s closet was overflowing with clothes. She’s turned it into a booming store for Gen Z
Buying pre-loved goods has never been easier, thanks to the power of the internet.
- Gemma Grant
From Granville to the Australian Open: Inside El Jannah’s ascent to cult chicken chain
It took more than a decade for Lebanese charcoal chicken chain El Jannah to open its second store, but it’s on track to have 100 in two years. Here’s how it got there.
- Jessica Yun
Better late than never? The ‘contagion effect’ crippling small businesses
Small businesses employ 5.4 million people and generate a third of Australia’s GDP, but late payments from bigger firms are putting many under financial strain.
- Cindy Yin
Small business in ‘recession’ as public service thrives
The Coalition claims Australia is adding a public servant for every small business lost. Labor says that’s misleading.
- Millie Muroi
‘To keep the dream alive, you have to be creative’: Restaurant roommates are surviving (and thriving)
Several Melbourne hospitality ventures are splitting rent and utilities to reduce costs, build community and reach out to new customers.
- Dani Valent
End of an era as Elizabeth’s Bookshop retreats from Perth CBD
Its dark green-and-white decor has been an institution in Perth city for more than 30 years. But as foot traffic falls, the local landmark has made its choice.
- Emma Young
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Dutton pledges tax breaks, as Mundine camp declares ‘war’ over failed Liberal preselection
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will promise tax offsets for business lunches in his first commitment of the election year, but he faces internal party instability.
- Paul Sakkal
Charge $7 for a coffee? Some stressed-out cafe owners would rather shut down
Stuck between soaring business costs and reduced consumer spending, cafe owners are in a “Mexican stand-off”, says Pablo & Rusty’s CEO.
- Jessica Yun
Cash will remain king in the supermarket – but not at the bottle-o
The government is mandating cash for essential services across the country. Supermarkets and petrol stations are in – but bottle shops and cafes are out.
- Shane Wright
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