Australia’s trade deal with the UAE has eliminated tariffs on 99% of exports. Austrade’s Bryony Hilless explains what that means for food businesses eyeing the Gulf right now. What’s happening: More than 100 Australian food and beverage companies exhibited at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai in January, Australia’s largest-ever presence at the event. Why this matters: […]
How did you go bankrupt?” Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.” Ernest Hemingway, The Sun Also Rises Every disruptive technology since the fire and the wheel have forced leaders to adapt or die. This post tells the story of what happened when 4,000 companies faced a disruptive technology and why only one survived. In the early 20th
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CSIRO’s Renewable Energy Integration Facility just doubled its testing capacity. Startups, SMEs and researchers can now apply to use it. Here’s what changed and why it matters. What’s happening: CSIRO has officially launched a $3 million upgrade to its Renewable Energy Integration Facility (REIF) in Newcastle, more than doubling the lab’s power testing capacity. Why
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Announcing the 2025 edition of the DoW PEO Directory. Online here. Think of this PEO Directory as a “Who buys in the government?” phone book. Finding a customer for your product in the Department of War is hard: Who should you talk to? How do you get their attention? What is the right Go-To-Market Strategy?
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Valentine’s Day has long been associated with cliché, token gifts: flowers, chocolates, and teddy bears. But recent ecommerce data suggests this is changing, particularly among the younger generation. These days, shoppers are increasingly after personalised, experiential, or thoughtful hobby-related gifts for their loved ones, instead of the generic traditions. This may indicate a general shift
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On February 1, 2025, the United States implemented a 25% tariff on imports from Canada, citing concerns over illegal immigration, drug trafficking, and trade imbalances. This move has significant implications for Canadian small businesses engaged in cross-border trade. Potential Impacts on Small Businesses: Increased Import Costs: The 25% tariff elevates the cost of importing U.S.
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Dreamlux is an AI-powered video generator that enables users to transform text descriptions and images into high-quality, watermark-free videos. Designed for content creators, marketers, and businesses, Dreamlux streamlines the video production process, allowing for rapid and efficient content creation. Key Features Text-to-Video Generation: Users can input scripts or prompts, and Dreamlux‘s AI swiftly converts them
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Great founders shine in a crisis. Ordinary ones watch their companies burn down. I just had coffee with two co-founders of an e-bike company who were mentoring one of our student teams. In short order I realized they were great founders – creative, agile and still having fun building their company. Unlike other e-bike rental
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Have you noticed recently that, even though many apples sold in the UK are homegrown while bananas travel thousands of miles, bananas are often half the price? At first glance, it doesn’t make sense. But recent figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that dessert apples, on averag,e cost more than £2 per
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As an entrepreneur, keeping your finances organized is just as important as growing your business. One of the smartest moves you can make is separating your business and personal bank accounts. It may seem like a small step, but it can save you time, money, and stress in the long run. Here’s why having a
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