Aussie business joins four-day week
An Australian business has changed to a four-day work week, with staff still paid for five days. And there has been a surprising result.
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Mum ditches ‘boring’ job for $500k idea
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Insane way woman rakes in millions
A Gold Coast woman has shared how her simple idea sparked a booming business that is set to rake in seven figures this year.
Bad date night sparks $500k idea
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