How Funny Business “reset” its strategy to better serve its community
Funny Business co-hosts Robbie Hicks and Lachlan Bradford say their biggest message for their community is to dream big, but to have a life while doing it.
“We thought that we were on a rocket ship”: How July co-founders bounced back after 95% loss in revenue
In 2019, luggage startup July was on track to hit $5 million in revenue — and then a pesky thing called COVID came along. Here's how the co-founders turned it all around.
As Four’N Twenty ownership heads overseas, here’s a list of iconic Australian brands now out of local hands
Four’N Twenty pies, Nanna’s baked goods, and Lean Cuisine ready meals have been sold to Hong Kong-based investment firm PAG, marking the latest round of household Aussie names to come under foreign ownership.
In a post-pandemic world, CFOs now need to drive digital innovation
With responsibility for key success factors for the business, CFOs have the best experience and understanding of how to optimise and operationalise new business models.
Gen Z fashion startup Zipr wins the Pitch, taking home more than $100,000 in prizes
At an event on Thursday night in Sydney, Zipr was crowned the winner of SmartCompany's inaugural Pitch evening.
HIVERY CEO warns of changing investor sentiment weeks after completing $30 million Series B raise
HIVERY co-founder Jason Hosking says the startup sector should prepare for conservative investment ahead, as "there's no doubt the landscape, retail tech or otherwise, has changed significantly in the last six months".
Melbourne startup July named as official luggage suppliers for 2022 Australian Commonwealth Games team
The partnership will see July supply luggage to Australian athletes competing in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
How to modernise and grow your business in six weeks
Wanting to grow and modernise your business, but don't know where to start? Here's how you can break down your pursuit into smaller, manageable and short-term steps.
My biggest mistake: Josh Howard, Single Use Ain’t Sexy
Single use may not be sexy, but owning up to your mistakes is. Here's what Single Use Ain't Sexy founder Josh Howard says his biggest blunder has been.
My biggest mistake: Justin Hales, founder of Camplify
While Camplify founder Justin Hales has welcomed the startup's speedy growth, he admits the team neglected one very important business activity: tracking its hard data.
The challenges you need to overcome in order to scale your business effectively
Without a clear understanding of how to scale, businesses and startups can — and do — crash and burn.
My biggest mistake: Aaron Smith, founder of KX Pilates
In the early days of KX Pilates, Aaron Smith let his enterprising spirit get the better of him — using an influx of franchisee cash to jump on some hot new trends.