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How has an Australian-made game built on word of mouth managed to become a global sensation that's genuinely changing pe...
10/08/2026

How has an Australian-made game built on word of mouth managed to become a global sensation that's genuinely changing people's lives?

Blood on the Clocktower founder Steve Medway tells SmartCompany how the social deduction game has struck a chord - and why it's still growing around 50% year on year with no outside investment.

In partnership with The Pandemonium Institute

In search of a new way to bring people together in an increasingly lonely modern world, Steven Medway came up with an idea that would change millions of lives. Built on word of mouth, Blood on the Clocktower is now an international sensation.

Productivity and burnout don’t need to go hand in hand.From early-morning focus blocks to tech-free days, small business...
10/08/2026

Productivity and burnout don’t need to go hand in hand.

From early-morning focus blocks to tech-free days, small business leaders are finding more sustainable ways to boost productivity while building businesses that support their lives rather than consume them📈🤝

In partnership with Optus

From early-morning focus blocks to tech-free days, small business leaders are finding more sustainable ways to boost productivity while building businesses that support their lives rather than consume them.

Think the Census is just about counting people? Think again!For small businesses and startups, Census data can help pain...
10/08/2026

Think the Census is just about counting people? Think again!

For small businesses and startups, Census data can help paint a picture of the people who make up Australia’s workforce — from who is self-employed and how many people businesses employ, to what Australians do and where they live and work.

It won’t tell you where to open your next cafe or who to hire. But it can help businesses (and policymakers!) better understand the Australia they’re operating in.

And that makes the Census a little more relevant to business than you might think.

🗓️ Census night is Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

So yes, fill out the form.

Known for its colourful womenswear, Proud Poppy Clothing is the latest Australian retail brand to enter voluntary admini...
10/08/2026

Known for its colourful womenswear, Proud Poppy Clothing is the latest Australian retail brand to enter voluntary administration.

Family-owned Fresh & Save is expanding again, with a new Mackay store putting the independent grocer’s ambitions to chal...
10/08/2026

Family-owned Fresh & Save is expanding again, with a new Mackay store putting the independent grocer’s ambitions to challenge the supermarket giants firmly in the spotlight.

Ai Group warns that without state-based exemptions, businesses could face hefty costs when transferring out of discretio...
10/08/2026

Ai Group warns that without state-based exemptions, businesses could face hefty costs when transferring out of discretionary trusts.

“One of the things we're seeing at the moment is small businesses not getting paid for the work that they've done. That ...
10/08/2026

“One of the things we're seeing at the moment is small businesses not getting paid for the work that they've done. That can be from large organisations. Sometimes, unfortunately, it's from other small businesses as well. Because if one business is experiencing pressure in terms of their finances, that will often flow onto who they can actually pay.” - Lynda McAlary-Smith, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman

SmartCompany covered the big issues in our latest webinar, Stop losing money: How to protect your business from bad debt, in partnership with CreditorWatch. Thanks to our expert panellists for sharing their experiences and insights:

* Lynda McAlary-Smith, ASBFEO
* Joanna Ross, CreditorWatch product marketing lead
* Corbin Talbot, co-director of Trade Sync Group

WATCH ON DEMAND FOR FREE: https://web.bigmarker.com/private-media/risky-customers-how-to-spot-the-red-flags-before-they-impact-your-business

The attorney-general has tasked the privacy commissioner with examining the implications of smart glasses as community c...
10/08/2026

The attorney-general has tasked the privacy commissioner with examining the implications of smart glasses as community concern grows over their improper use.

One Victorian small business is ditching card payments when new surcharge rules kick in. Its decision has sparked a much...
08/08/2026

One Victorian small business is ditching card payments when new surcharge rules kick in. Its decision has sparked a much bigger debate.

Sadie has teamed up with Square to help restaurants turn missed phone calls into orders, without pulling staff away from...
07/08/2026

Sadie has teamed up with Square to help restaurants turn missed phone calls into orders, without pulling staff away from service.

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