How future-proofed is your startup? Three businesses taking a sustainable approach
The viability of your business inevitably depends on the viability of the society, economy, and natural ecosystem it exists within.
The Tech Council of Australia says the industry has a diversity problem and more job investment is needed
The Tech Council of Australia wants to see more investment in skilled migration and mid-career tech transitions.
Nine startups that raised almost $40 million this week
It’s been another big week for Australian startup raises, with $39.6 million invested across nine companies.
Hemp-based skincare startup Hey Bud secures huge deal to supply 400 Priceline stores
Hemp-powered skincare brand Hey Bud has rolled into more than 400 Priceline stores nationwide, as the startup readies for Australian authorities to embrace a greater variety of cannabis and CBD-infused products.
Twitter confirms ‘official’ label for brands, governments, and media, but don’t call it verification
Twitter has confirmed the rollout of an 'official' label to distinguish real brands, government agencies and media, much like verification.
Blackbird founder backs SafetyCulture after CEO Luke Anear slams mandatory ASIC reporting
SafetyCulture is threatening to domicile in the US over Australian laws forcing large proprietary companies to publicly lodge their financial statements. And Blackbird's Rick Baker has come out in support of the startup.
Edible coffee cup startup Uuvipak wins $50,000 prize in Nespresso circular economy competition
A Brisbane company aiming to produce edible coffee cups from flour byproducts is the first winner of Nespresso's StartCup competition, earning $50,000 to fund its circular economy vision.
Small businesses struggling with ATO arrears urged to call free debt counselling hotline
Financial counsellors say the free service can help proprietors negotiate debt payment plans with the ATO.
Ad Standards rules against ‘offensive’ Milkrun-Do You F*****g Mind collab
An advertising collaboration between Milkrun and the Do You F*****g Mind podcast was removed for using 'offensive' language.
Blackbird closes $1 billion fund, says it will continue early-stage investment strategy
Investment powerhouse Blackbird Ventures just closed a mammoth $1 billion venture fund — the biggest Australia has ever seen.
A state-by-state guide to small business grants in Australia
There's no shortage of grants available for small businesses and startups at any given time. Here's a quick snapshot of the grant programs currently open for applications.
Perth’s Nuheara lands ‘monumental’ FDA approval for self-fitting hearing aids, but Australia won’t get them anytime soon
Perth company Nuheara is one step closer to democratising hearing aids. It just received FDA approval to sell its over-the-counter (OTC) HP Hearing PRO device in the US. But Australians will miss out.
