Zoom caught in data-sharing snafu, even as user numbers and share price soar
Zoom has suffered something of a blow to its spotless reputation, after it transpired the app was sending users’ data to Facebook without their permission.
Founders, fear and hibernation: Seven reasons startups should not make employees redundant
There are numerous reasons why hibernation is a vastly superior crisis response compared to redundancies. Here are seven.
“It nearly broke us”: Founder pulls the plug on funding round, as reality of COVID-19 sets in
Just a weeks ago, TradieSpec was about to close its first funding round. But as the COVID-19 crisis deepened, these co-founders had a tough call to make.
“A knowledge vacuum”: As COVID-19 causes economic chaos, will startup investment dry up?
COVID-19 is playing havoc with the economy, and a recession is looking increasingly likely. But what does that mean for startups relying on VC investment?
Coronavirus update for business: Theranos’ ghost, salami theft, 24/7 supermarkets and City of Melbourne’s stimulus package
An Italian restaurant in Brisbane was robbed, City of Melbourne announced its stimulus package, and some states are legislating 24/7 supermarkets.
COVID-19 has Aussies asking one question… has the NBN got what it takes?
As COVID-19 sees swathes of Aussie employees move into makeshift home offices, there’s one very serious question on everyone’s lips. Will the NBN cope?
A stimulus to startups: Adir Shiffman petitions for halt to R&D reform to protect “tens of thousands” of Aussie tech jobs
Aussie entrepreneur and investor Adir Shiffman has launched a petition calling on the government to peddle back proposed changes to the R&D Tax Incentive scheme, which could compound the damage being done by COVID-19.
Canva’s Melanie Perkins calls on business leaders to “take bold action” on COVID-19
Australian business leaders, led by Canva founder Melanie Perkins, are calling on their peers to help stem the spread of COVID-19.
How WORK180 founders Gemma Lloyd and Valeria Ignatieva found the right leaders for their startup
There comes a time when every founder has to let go of their startup in order for it to grow and evolve. Here's what WORK180 founders Gemma Lloyd and Valeria Ignatieva did.
Creativity is the new currency for small businesses and startups: Five ways to harness it today
Creativity as a discipline is changing how we do business. Here's five ways small businesses and startups can apply it to their businesses.
Should startups panic about coronavirus? A letter from Square Peg Capital co-founder Paul Bassat
"We urge all of you to be cautious, focus on the things within your control, support your teams and lean on us as much as possible."
Superyachts, a side hustle, and managing cashflow: Frankie Layton’s journey to creating sustainable laundry liquid brand The Dirt Company
After years of working in marketing and advertising, and exploring the impact of non-profit work, Frankie Layton founded sustainable laundry liquid business, The Dirt Company.
