Robinhood balances investment, gambling, and entertainment, European tech IPO outshines Spotify, and the IDEB culture shift
The most interesting pieces of news, insight and information from around the world, delivered to you by SmartCompany Plus.
How Who Gives A Crap’s unique model steers growth, decisions and led to bumper revenue in 2020
Offering lessons in profit-for-purpose, and how sustainability first companies can sell a different value proposition.
Forget 10,000 hours on one skill. According to David Epstein, range is the key to success
Investigative journalist David Epstein dives into the science of success in Range, debunking the myth that only specialists succeed.
The ultimate resilience resource, part three: people
When disruption hits, it’s people that carry a business through. Here we explore how to build a people-first strategy fit for resilience.
The leap from sole-trader to small business: Hiring your first employee
Research shows that leaping from a sole-trader to a micro business with employees increases profit, improves work-life balance, and frees up your time to grow the business.
AI doublespeak by Big Tech, risks vs rewards for vaccines, and the pressure on managers in a hybrid-workplace
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Keep your brand vision sharp: Five things you shouldn’t outsource
By adding a few crucial skills, you can better quality control your growth. This piece shows you what you need, and where to learn it.
How the experts hire: Beyond cultural fit, achievements, and personality
SmartCompany Plus takes the best advice from successful entrepreneurs into this must-read playbook for those looking to hire.
Behind the curtain: Airtasker founder Tim Fung on what it’s really like to take your company public
SmartCompany Plus caught up with Fung after Airtasker's IPO to discuss the steep learning curve that came along with the public listing.
Cheat sheet: Equity crowdfunding in Australia, explained
Equity crowdfunding offers an alternative finance pathway to banks and venture capital, if you’re prepared to share ownership.
Pinterest’s poison, killing ideas, and one scientist’s dogged determination
The most interesting pieces of news, insight and information from around the world, delivered to you by SmartCompany Plus.
‘There are no innocent bystanders’: Train your staff to call out sexual harassment
Your staff are the first line of defence for sexual harassment incidents. With this guide, you can train them to be more effective bystanders.
