How the mother-daughter duo behind Smoothie Bombs defeated cybersquatters to turbocharge their global expansion
The mother daughter duo behind Smoothie Bomb overcame the adversity of an international intellectual property battle to realise their potential.
A new SmartCompany: The what, why and how
Today marks a new chapter for SmartCompany. Here's what we’ve done, why we’ve done it, and how we built it.
Booktopia buys collapsed Co-Op bookshop from administration
Booktopia has saved collapsed bookshop Co-op from administration, purchasing the business for an undisclosed sum on Friday.
Amazon launches Uber-esque delivery service in Australia, amid safety and pay criticism in the US
Amazon Australia has launched its delivery service Amazon Flex, amid criticism about the service in the United States and elsewhere.
Curious Planet to shut 63 stores as 2020 claims hundreds of retail scalps
Curious Planet will close all its retail stores by the end of March unless a last-minute buyer emerges.
Four mistakes SMEs are making with their data — and how they can get it right
Australian businesses are falling short in taking up data analytics, but not for want of trying. Here's where to start, and what to avoid.
Unfair smoko-breaks? Business offers workers extra leave for ditching fags
UK-based KCJ Training Solutions has made headlines after deciding to offer workers extra leave if they stop taking smoko-breaks.
This bushfire support platform allows you to shout someone a coffee, and help small businesses keep their doors open
The Australian community is rallying behind independent businesses facing an uncertain future after bushfire destroyed the peak summer trading period.
Eco-friendly gift searches jump 800% as Aussies shop with a conscience this Christmas
Eco-friendly gifts are a hot topic in the lead up to Christmas as Aussies look for ideas that won't hurt the planet, according to new SEMRush research.
MYEFO: Tax clinics extended and $156 million for red-tape cuts
The Morrison government has committed funds to an extension of its national tax clinic program, MYEFO papers have detailed.
How big corporates screwed over small business in 2019
From UberEats chomping on the hand that feeds to Facebook holding back an entire industry, these are SmartCompany's David vs Goliath battles of 2019.
Six things Kate Save wishes she knew before she started Be Fit Food (and went on Shark Tank)
Kate Save co-founded healthy meals business Be Fit Food in 2015 and there have been many highs, lows, and lots of bitter-sweet moments in between.