Independent MP Allegra Spender warns against “heavy-handed” small business tax collection tactics
Efforts to collect small business tax debts must be “proportional”, Independent MP Allegra Spender says, echoing concerns from fellow ‘teal’ MP Zoe Daniel that small businesses are struggling to cope with the Australian Taxation Office’s current compliance approach.
In this week’s Neural Notes, Tegan gets turned into an AI hologram by Proto in Las Vegas and philosophises over the meaning of ‘presence’ in a digital cloning future.
Learn more about the Australian startups that raised millions in funding this week, including Birchal, Quantum Brilliance and a massive $150 million for Fleet Space Technologies.
Online florist Meg’s Flowers fined $1 million over false ‘local florist’ claims
Brisbane floristry business Meg’s Flowers will pay $1 million in penalties after falsely advertising itself as a ‘local’ florist in locations across Australia.
The 10 biggest investment offers on Shark Tank Australia 2024
The new-look Shark Tank Australia panel promised millions of dollars to startups this year, pledging to help local startups reach their loftiest goals.
The team’s novel approach piqued the Pitch judges’ interest, among a crowded field of worthy competitors.
Launched in 2023, the fund has already helped a number of startups, nonprofits and SMBs achieve their growth goals.
Winners announced
The Smart50 Awards recognises the fastest growing companies in Australia. See this year’s top 50 who made over $912 million in FY24.
Rewarding night for Pay.com.au as financial services star wins the 2024 Smart50 Awards
Pay.com.au has been crowned the fastest growing Australian SME during a packed awards night at SmartCompany’s annual Smart50 Awards in Melbourne.
From retail stars to community heroes, judges celebrate “brilliant” Smart50 category winners
Category winners in the 2024 Smart50 awards “truly wowed” the judging panel, earning plaudits for their “remarkable resilience” and “brilliant” innovation, through to “epic” commitment to their community.
The Smart50 2024 Community Hero Award winner: First Nations Foundation
The First Nations Foundation provides access to culturally relevant resources and information, such as the organisation’s flagship financial literacy program, My Money Dream, which has reached more than 3,000 individuals both online and face-to-face.
Growth Summit
Hear from global innovators, government ministers and venture capitalists to turbocharge your growth.
Independent MP Zoe Daniel is calling for the Australian Taxation Office to show “nuance” when collecting debts, saying traders in her electorate are operating in “survival mode”.
When your product is easier to understand, consumers tend to prefer it more. Behavioural science expert Bri Williams explains why.
It’s Shark Tank Australia’s final episode for the season and everyone’s feeling it.
The Little Potion Co, which creates sparkling, bubbly ‘magic’ kits for children, informed customers that all online sales from Monday, December 1 will count as pre-orders.
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Consumer spending has retreated like an outgoing tide as Australians are closing their wallets. And that’s bad news for the economy, especially small business.
West Tech Fest is the crown jewel of Western Australia’s technology and innovation showcase, and Garry Williams takes you on a VIP experience.
Accountancy firm boosts efficiency and professionalism with new cloud-based phone system
Business Briefing: Edition seven
How Byron Bay’s Mayde Tea has kept up with demand
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