SmartCompany partners with Launchpad Australia to supercharge small business
Whether you're a small business that’s starting up or scaling up, there’s no denying that founders need a supportive community, and strong networks, to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Especially if they’re going to make it past the four year mark, by which 48% of small businesses have gone bust.
eBook: Gain control of your cash flow using technology
Download this eBook and learn how to streamline your operations and build a healthier cash flow — and gain greater peace of mind.
Three Linktree insights that show it’s a good time to diversify your revenue streams
With the cash rate continuing to rise, business owners and entrepreneurs are strategically searching for new ways to diversify revenue streams, says LinkedIn founder Anthony Zaccaria.
Businesses build loyalty with easier shipping
Doing good business involves some universal principles – good customer service, fast and reliable delivery and a great product. But not every business harnesses the opportunities available to drive those principles into action.
EOFY changes: How they will impact your business
With a new financial year on the horizon, there’s a number of changes that business owners will need to be aware of in order to stay compliant. From superannuation contributions to a rising minimum wage, here’s what you need to know for the 2022–23 financial year.
One year after hibernation: How business owners can now accelerate growth in the post-pandemic world
In a world that is increasingly complex and volatile, there is a premium on making good decisions and making them quickly.
Earning a salary? Industry bouncing back? Show some compassion for the business owners without your luck
"It could have been your industry. If it wasn’t, the least you can do is mask up to show you appreciate your remarkable luck."
How to ‘professionally distance’ without losing touch
Social distancing has made ‘professional distancing’ a reality, and business communication needs to adapt accordingly.
‘Wait and see’: Family businesses hopeful as border closure cleaves Albury-Wodonga in two
Wodonga-based businesses Arnold's Fruit Market and Border Crane Consultants are waiting for permits to be able to continue trading as the border between Victoria and New South Wales is closed.
“Two years of digital transformation in two months”: How an operations overhaul could help businesses rebound
The coronavirus lockdown has given businesses a unique opportunity to take stock and plan for the coming months. Here are some areas to consider.
“Give yourself permission to make mistakes”: Three ways to be a better ally to women of colour in business
Amina of Zaria founder Winitha Bonney shares how we can bring allies — White men and women — along on the journey when advancing women of colour in leadership and entrepreneurship.
Lessons from the ashes: How this duo rebuilt after a fire gutted their Brisbane pub
After 155 years surviving floods and fires, The Port Office Hotel in Brisbane succumbed to an everyday kitchen fire. Less than a year on, they've rebuilt.