TikTok, ChatGPT, and a laser focus on profit: Five experts on the future of e-commerce
Content creators, economic fluctuations, the rise of marketplaces, and, yes, artificial intelligence: five experts in the e-commerce field share their predictions for selling in 2024 and beyond.
“It isn’t easy”: Julie Mathers on building, and rebuilding, the Flora & Fauna e-commerce site
Many founders could tell you about starting a successful e-commerce business. Fewer could describe restarting one. Julie Mathers, founder of eco-conscious retailer Flora & Fauna, is among those select few.
‘Rethink the frenzy’: Green Friday is taking on Black Friday to satisfy consumer hunger for sustainable stuff
Green Friday is a four-day online retail event that encourages Australians to ditch the click madness of Black Friday in favour of more mindful online shopping.
Meet the guest judges: Smart50’s biggest panel yet
We were so excited to return to an in-person format for the Smart50 this year that we wanted to go big with our best judging panel yet.
When sustainability isn’t viewed as ‘business critical’, it’s time for a rethink, says Julie Mathers
Economic hardships push sustainability down the priority list for consumers and businesses alike. We asked Julie Mathers how businesses can find a balance.
Naomi Simson shares how you can cultivate a growth mindset to unlock long-term success
Australian entrepreneur and RedBalloon co-founder Naomi Simson says adopting a growth mindset is the key to navigating a pandemic and emerging with a thriving business.
Being “customer obsessed” is the key to unlocking your growth: Here’s how to achieve it
According to Naomi Simson, being “customer obsessed” starts from the top and filters down through every aspect of your business: from your leadership ability, to your culture and cash flow.
“A really exciting step”: BWX acquires ethical online store Flora & Fauna for more than $27 million
Ethical online goods retailer Flora & Fauna has been acquired by BWX for more than $27 million, seven years after it was founded in Sydney.
Challenging gender norms: How three top women in e-commerce built their brands and careers
Beating back gender bias, inspiring future leaders, and busting the myths surrounding work-life balance.
Is the future of work here? Aussie founders weigh in as Big Tech embraces remote work
Will Australian business owners be downsizing or cancelling their leases in the wake of COVID-19? How have their thoughts on remote work changed since the pandemic?
Ditch it, or get ditched: Meet the entrepreneurs giving their suppliers an eco-conscious ultimatum
Businesses are having frank conversations with their suppliers about wasteful packaging in an effort to reduce their environmental footprints.
“Hardly satisfactory”: Judge questions Woolies’ biodegradable claim after ACCC loses key court case
THe ACCC has lost a bid to prosecute Woolworths over allegedly misleading claims about the biodegradability of eco-friendly crockery.