Zip counters $1.1 billion loss with claims of reduced cash burn and tighter BNPL lending rules
Zip claims the closure of its UK and Singapore offices, the "retirement" of Pocketbook, and a crackdown on bad debts will help turn the ship around.
Gig economy player Mable to boost superannuation options as Tony Burke lashes the entire sector
Care work platform Mable will "simplify" opt-in superannuation deductions for gig workers as the government readies its own reform agenda.
Alexi Boyd: Jobs Summit must provide real action on skills and staff shortages for small business
The government’s upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit represents a genuine opportunity for us to create historic reforms that benefit small businesses and the entire economy. However, time is not on our side.
Why upskilling is the best way to lift wages in Australia
Although skills, training and migration are listed as key topics for the Jobs Summit, the Treasury’s issues paper focuses almost entirely on industrial relations in its discussion of how best to boost wages.
Ever wanted to own a vending machine? Here’s why I walked away from a seven-figure business opportunity
Forget Bitcoin — vending machines are where the riches are at. Here's how SBO founder Jason Andrew almost bought a vending machine business.
Qantas posts $1.86 billion loss for FY22 but clearer skies are ahead, CEO Alan Joyce says
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says the airline is moving back to profitability, despite posting an underlying loss of nearly $1.9 billion for the 2022 financial year and weathering damage to its global reputation.
What Aussie shopping strips would look like without cars, and how local businesses could benefit
Ten car-centric Australian streets have been re-imagined to illustrate the benefits of reallocating space to people and businesses.
Contracts, cashflow and equity: Five signs a building company might collapse
The last year has been tough on the building industry with around eight in 10 construction companies forced to use their own funds in order to complete a client's home.
How Aussie tech consultancy startup Transpire came to be acquired by a Brazilian unicorn for $23.4 million
Transpire is the technology partner of some of Australia’s biggest businesses, including Vodafone and Virgin Australia.
7-Eleven hike famous $1 coffees by 100% as inflation bites convenience giant
7-Eleven Australia announced the news in a Facebook post, confirming the price for a regular-sized coffee would rise to $2 on Tuesday, October 4.
A beginner’s guide to blockchain technology, and how it affects the legal industry
Blockchain has turned into somewhat of a buzzword, with the term being thrown around often. So let’s go back to the basics — what is blockchain, and all things interrelated?
Queensland pledges to spend $300 million more on SME procurement
The National Retail Association says the change will give the state’s SMEs a much-needed boost.