From Russia and France to Byron Bay: The founders of Eclair at the Bay share the struggles of starting a new business as immigrants
Byron Bay-based homemade pastry business Eclair at the Bay first started as the sweet and humble idea of delivering a box of three eclairs to the local community during the COVID pandemic lockdown.
“Strangely unsophisticated”: Coles executive caught stealing $1.9 million
Former Coles Online executive Aaron Baslangic, who stole $1.9 million from the retailer, has pleaded guilty to deception.
Government forms three Jobs and Skills Councils to solve Australia’s workforce challenges
Three new Jobs and Skills Councils (JSCs) have been launched to deal with workforce challenges for the manufacturing, transport and logistics, mining, and automotive sectors.
New builders, $15 million bailout: Porter Davis collapse fallout continues
About 1700 homes across Victoria and Queensland were left in limbo when Porter Davis suddenly shut in late March owing creditors $147 million.
“You just can’t compete”: Reusable coffee cup brand SoL Cups shuts up shop after uneven spending boom
Popular reusable coffee cup label SoL Cups will end its Australian operations on Thursday, after what founder Rebecca Veksler described as a household spending boom that benefitted some businesses far more than others.
Kiwi startup Evnex to launch “smart charger” for EVs in Australia
New Zealand startup Evnex revealed plans to launch its latest smart charger in Australia, promising it could provide users with data on when electricity in the national grid is both greenest and cheapest.
Pyrex parent Instant Brands collapses in the US
Homewares and multicooker retailer Instant Brands has collapsed and filed for bankruptcy protection as mounting debt threatens its operations.
Small retailers, innovators in the running for the 2023 Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards
This year's ORIA awards feature a number of Impact categories for the first time ever, including one for Small Business Innovation.
Meet the South Australian agtech helping farmers safely spray pesticides using AI
COtL's weather station networks – also known as ‘Mesonets’ – provide reliable data in real-time for a range of metrics to farmers.
Australia’s $172 billion franchising industry thriving in the regions due to internal migration
A recently released report has shed light on the changing demographics of Australia’s $172 billion franchising industry, the vital role of technology, and the effect of internal migration growth on Australia’s rapidly evolving franchising landscape.
Sustainable fashion brand Pangaia lands in Australia with an exclusive David Jones partnership
Pangaia has launched in David Jones’ stores and online, with a colourway, Wollemi Pine Green, inspired by one of Australia’s rarest and oldest trees.
2022 Smart50 winner July’s growth continues with UK expansion
July, the luggage brand co-founded by Richard Li and Athan Didaskalou, is expanding to the UK with a dedicated e-commerce store.
