Sock subscription startup Manrags raises $400,000 in 24 hours to launch the “Afterpay of textile recycling”
Aussie sock subscription startup Manrags has raised $400,000 in 24 hours, after its new textiles recycling product sparked a surge in revenues.
Brendan O’Connor: The government must decide if it will help small businesses to be paid on time or not
A Senate Inquiry is being held into the federal government's new legislation for payment times for small businesses. But there are significant flaws in the Bill, says Labor's Brendan O'Connor.
Has COVID-19 supercharged Australia’s plant-based meat scene?
During COVID-19, Australian plant-based meat startups have been booming. But is it a cause-and-effect situation, or a coincidence?
Rent relief: Morrison considers extra support for retail tenants as September cliff-edge looms
Rent relief measures will expire in September, but the Morrison government is considering whether to expand the code, amid pressure from retailers.
Directors beware: You may be left exposed when government COVID-19 measures end
Directors of companies that have sought deferrals from the ATO, or that are relying on any of the relief measures, should be wary. Here's why.
Lower power bills? There’s now a grant for that – but there’s a catch
Three small businesses per electorate will be lucky enough to get federal government help with their power bills, under a new grant program launching today.
Afterpay shares surged 23% this week as capital flows in to Aussie tech stocks
Afterpay shares have recovered from their March lows to top $68.19 this week, amid a broader recovery in Australian technology stocks.
T.M. Lewin Australia collapses into administration, as UK-based parent restructures
T.M. Lewin Australia has collapsed into voluntary administration following a decision by its UK parent company to close all its stores in an emergency restructure deal.
Lights, camera, competition: What today’s startups can learn from the fate of old home movies
COVID-19 will claim many startups but some will reinvent themselves and new rivals will emerge. Here's how your business can get the competitive edge.
Sim card provider Travelsim collapses: Potential buyers begin circling the Optus wholesale customer
Travelsim has collapsed into voluntary administration but potential buyers are already circling. Optus and Australia Post are listed as creditors of the sim card provider.
Ridesharing will look different after COVID-19, but it’s here to stay, says Ola ANZ’s Simon Smith
With restrictions easing, ridesharing operator Ola Australia is picking up speed again. But that’s not to say bookings will go back to the ‘normal’ of six months ago.
JobKeeper: Thousands of sole traders hit with audits and told they may need to repay wage subsidies
The ATO has sent emails to business owners threatening potential back payments over ineligible JobKeeper applications, sparking concern among sole traders.
