Afterpay adds 23,000 new merchants: Four things we learnt from the buy-now-pay-later giant’s results
Afterpay unveiled a multibillion-dollar increase in underlying sales, adding an average of 17,300 new customers each day over FY2020.
Should bosses spy on workers? How businesses can solve the COVID-19 productivity puzzle
Monitoring software is on the rise, but experts say those looking for a tool to solve their productivity problems will be disappointed.
Westfield owner grants rent reductions to 1,624 SMEs under landlord bargaining code
Westfield has reached agreements with SME tenants about rent reductions, although larger chains are still at loggerheads with the landlord.
Noni B owner to close up to 500 stores in adjustment to “fundamentally changed” retail landscape
Noni B owner Mosaic Brands will close between 300 and 500 stores over the next two years as coronavirus widens the divide between retailers and landlords.
Aussie e-bike subscription startup rides away with $16 million in funding and a brand new name to boot
Aussie e-bike startup Bolt Bikes has raised $16 million in funding and rebranded its eco-friendly fleet to become Zoomo.
Live local, work global: In the era of remote work, Australia could become a destination for the world’s best talent
In a world where many companies are shifting to allow remote work, Australia must join the race to attract global remote workers to live here.
JobKeeper 2.0: New turnover test for legacy businesses reducing hours
A new JobKeeper turnover test will be introduced for businesses kicked off the wage subsidy programthat still wish to reduce worker hours.
Wildly successful pivot stories — and where to next for SMEs
SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating, COSBOA CEO Peter Strong and a panel of business leaders and strategists discuss qualities and tactics that will help SMEs move through this tumultuous phase and into recovery.
Border grants: $45 million for small businesses hurt by NSW-Victoria border closure
The NSW government will give border grants of between $5,000 and $10,000 to small businesses affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
No refunds: STA Travel collapses into administration
STA Travel has collapsed into administration and has told customers they wont be offered cash refunds for holidays cancelled due to COVID-19.
Grants for farmers moving into e-commerce under ‘Click for Vic’ campaign
Click for Vic will connect residents with small businesses moving online to sell their produce amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
How the “perfect storm” of COVID-19 saw this proptech startup’s sales jump 2000% in two months
COVID-19 is shaking up the property development sector, and startup Balfour Homes is reaping the benefits.
