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#StartupSoda - A daily hand curated email of the best news, blog posts and tactical resources from Australian #Startups, #Founders & #VC's. #startupaus

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SmartCompany: After the collapse of Fast, Domm Holland is back with an AI website builder for tradies, aptly called Trady. @Tegan_Writes has the details. smartcompany.com.au/startups…
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SmartCompany: 'Zombie' agreements established pre-2010 will automatically expire on December 7, and businesses have until June 7 to inform workers. @DavidAdams_AU reports. smartcompany.com.au/people-h…
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SmartCompany: A 1% property tax system will cover non-residential property, as questions loom over other "potentially lapsing" budget measures. @DavidAdams_AU reports. smartcompany.com.au/business…
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SmartCompany: Melt Ventures is a new VC fund that is focusing on climate tech and hardware after noticing an over saturation in software investment. Oh, and it's just secured $10 million. smartcompany.com.au/startups…
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SmartCompany: Apple’s basic game plan this time is to get in ahead of the banks and regulators by using the iPhone’s tap-payments acceptance capability. smartcompany.com.au/technolo…

Apple Pay just dismantled the control of banks and giant cards over merchants

Apple’s basic game plan this time is to get in ahead of the banks and regulators by using the iPhone’s tap-payments acceptance capability to open the market.

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SmartCompany: There is a long list of luxury brands developing pop-up experiences to re-position themselves to become more accessible and inclusive. But does it add or take away value? smartcompany.com.au/opinion/…

Is the new accessibility of luxury brands like Hermès and Dior diminishing their value?

There is a long list of luxury brands developing pop-up experiences to demonstrate their re-positioning to become more accessible and inclusive.

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SmartCompany: If you thought that in 2023 the idea of women CEOs approaching investors while pregnant wouldn’t inspire bias, you’re sadly mistaken. smartcompany.com.au/people-h…

A CEO went viral for her LinkedIn post about leading a meeting while breastfeeding. Here’s why it...

If you thought that in 2023 the idea of women CEOs approaching investors while pregnant wouldn’t inspire bias or be an issue, you’re sadly mistaken.

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SmartCompany: Peter Langley, Vice President at FedEx Express Australasia, shares how FedEx is helping local businesses tap into new opportunities smartcompany.com.au/partner-… #Sponsored #Frieght #SouthAustraliaBoom

FedEx is helping power Australia’s next growth hub: Adelaide

South Australia is in the midst of a growth period, driven by demand for agriculture, wine, metals and renewables. This growth will have vast knock-on effects across the state, much of which will be...

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SmartCompany: Student recruitment platform, Adventus, has just landed $22 million in a fresh round of funding led by existing investors. @Tegan_Writes has the details. smartcompany.com.au/startups…
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SmartCompany: The ATO will pay small retailers to lodge their GST obligations on a monthly cycle, as it investigates new ways to improve tax performance. @DavidAdams_Au reports. smartcompany.com.au/finance/…
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SmartCompany: Minister for Housing and Minister for Small Business Julie Collins spoke to @DavidAdams_AU on her dual roles during a tussle over a $10 billion housing fund. smartcompany.com.au/business…
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SmartCompany: Having gone through a few weeks of interviews and settling on a final team of baristas, Two Franks owner @chryssieswarbs has some lessons for hiring. smartcompany.com.au/business…

Frankly Speaking: Building a band of baristas taught us valuable hiring lessons

Having now gone through a few weeks of interviews and settling on a final team of baristas, the Two Franks owner has a few lessons for hiring in the future. 

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SmartCompany: After years of scrutiny, BNPL products will now be regulated under The Credits Act, according to Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones. @Tegan_Writes reports. smartcompany.com.au/finance/…

BNPL products like Afterpay will now have similar regulation to credit cards

After years of scrutiny, BNPL products such as Afterpay will now be regulated under The Credits Act. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones announced the move on Monday.

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SmartCompany: How do you plan an inclusive fashion event? Accessibility expert Emma Cleggs says it starts with asking yourself a few simple questions. smartcompany.com.au/opinion/…

Fashion events and inclusivity: How accessibility can change the status quo

An accessibility expert shares her top tips for fashion brands and companies to consider when planning an inclusive event.

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SmartCompany: The awareness wave around a diverse culture needs to be ridden to a place of normalcy, where we don’t celebrate women only once a year. smartcompany.com.au/opinion/…

Inclusive culture isn’t one-size-fits-all: Gender diversity isn’t just a numbers game

The “awareness wave” around diversity and inclusion makes sense, but we’ve got to ride it to a place of normalcy. A place where we don’t just celebrate women once a year.

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SmartCompany: So many established businesses ignore accessibility. Startups can enjoy its economic benefits if they genuinely work towards it. smartcompany.com.au/plus/why…
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SmartCompany: SBE Australia has announced the launch of a new advisory model that will connect women-founded businesses with the services they need. smartcompany.com.au/industri…
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SmartCompany: Aussie enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco will partner with activewear giant Lululemon to create the world’s first infinitely recycled textiles. smartcompany.com.au/startups…
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SmartCompany: A new ad campaign from the tax office advises anyone with a paying gig on the side to consider if they should declare business income. @DavidAdams_AU reports. smartcompany.com.au/end-of-f…
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SmartCompany: Navigating hypergrowth is not easy. In fact, as former @Linktree_ director Jessica Box writes, it will take everything you’re willing to give. smartcompany.com.au/business…

From 2 million users to 35 million: What hypergrowth taught former Linktree product director...

Navigating hypergrowth is not easy, in fact, it will take everything you’re willing to give, but you do gather invaluable learnings having travelled a road not many have been down, says the former...

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