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Passion project CommentsPremiumHow a Perth jewellery industry veteran pivoted to wellness

When Synkro wellness centre owner Andrew Ballantyne was in his early 20s, he wasn’t entirely sure what he wanted to do with his life.

Caitlin Paroczai

Optimistic attitudeCommentsPremiumAussie small businesses confident about future: Prospa

A significant number of Australian small businesses are expecting growth over the next year despite facing obstacles such as skills shortages, new research has found.

Cheyanne Enciso

Little shreddersCommentsPremiumPerth startup Ookkie on deck to skate into global expansion

The Perth company behind a first-of-its-kind learner skateboard is eyeing further expansion into global markets after posting solid sales during its recent launch in Europe.

Cheyanne Enciso

Side-hustle CommentsPremiumWA’s young people have sights set on business ownership

A growing number of young Western Australians have their sights set on running their own business, with COVID-19 making them reassess their work priorities, new research has found.

Caitlin Paroczai

Market planPremiumOne Click Life looks to list on ASX

A Perth fintech platform focusing on simplifying financial transactions is eyeing an ASX listing later this year after posting more than 300 per cent growth in a year.

Cheyanne Enciso

log off PremiumFurther $30m for businesses as timber ban looms

The State Government unveiled details of the $30 million pledge to help more businesses affected by the looming timber ban, but the commitment was slammed by industry representatives

Jakeb Waddell

ConstructionPremiumCrippling building cost blowouts revealed

The huge extent of construction blowouts and staff shortages have been laid bare in budget documents, with a hint of more pain to come.

Angie Raphael

A let-downCommentsPremiumLack of clear small business initiatives a disappointment

Perth business owners argue the State Budget failed to provide clear initiatives and strategies for small businesses already struggling due to soaring cost of living pressures.

Cheyanne Enciso

Strong conditionsCommentsPremiumAustralia business sentiment holds up amid cost pressures

Australia’s business conditions strengthened further in April, while labour costs and output prices remained elevated, a combination that suggests further interest rate increases ahead to rein in inflation.

Swati Pandey

‘Experiential retail’CommentsPremiumPush for stores to provide more than products, services

Business owners say consumers will expect bricks and mortar stores to provide experiences beyond the sale of products and services, as the pandemic sparks a renewed need for human interaction.

Cheyanne Enciso

WORKPLACEPremiumDisturbing problem facing Aussie women

Australian women have exposed shocking issues in workplaces across the country, with harrowing experiences laid bare in a grim new report.

Alex Druce

Rates impactPremiumPerth business owners warned on job cuts, offshoring

Small and medium enterprises should avoid the temptation to cut jobs or send them offshore as a reflex to soaring inflation and interest rates, a leading business adviser has warned.

Adrian Lowe

Switched onCommentsPremiumPerth start-up shows the way for recruitment

With borders now open to the rest of the world and international travellers beginning to trickle back in, a Perth company is ensuring a streamlined recruitment process for backpackers.

Cheyanne Enciso

Alternative offeringCommentsPremiumPerth startup to beat Facebook in creating, sharing events

Two young Perth entrepreneurs say they have bold plans to take on tech giant Facebook with a website allowing users to sidestep the social media platform in creating and sharing events.

Cheyanne Enciso

Clear opportunityCommentsPremiumElection campaign lacks focus on women in the workplace

Female small business owners say there’s a lack of detail and focus on key issues in the election campaign that would help women in the workplace.

Adrian Lowe

IP bluePremiumConsulting firm in copyright stoush with govt department

A West Leederville-based consulting firm is embroiled in a legal stoush with a State Government department over claims it breached copyright by accessing and forwarding one of its reports without permission.

Stuart McKinnon

Work-life balanceCommentsPremiumStartup industry must stop romanticising hustle culture

A Perth founder has slammed the promotion of “hustle culture”, saying it took a significant toll on her mental and physical health when she was a new business owner.

Caitlin Paroczai

Inflationary pressures CommentsPremiumMost firms either absorbing costs or partially passing on

Rising cost pressures impacted 57 per cent of all businesses in the three months to April, however more than half of those experiencing price hikes did not pass them on to customers. 

Danielle Le Messurier

No convictionCommentsPremiumPerth businesses so far underwhelmed by election campaign

Perth small business owners say they are so far underwhelmed by the Federal election campaign, arguing neither major party is targeting their sector.

Cheyanne Enciso

Future growthCommentsPremiumInvestment in equipment, tech by small business soars: CBA

More Australian small businesses are investing in their post-pandemic recovery, with new data showing upgrades in equipment and technology have soared.

Cheyanne Enciso

Pay riseEconomic outlook 'tricky' despite strength: Deloitte

Australia's economic recovery has been faster and better than expected, but war in Europe and China's COVID-19 outbreaks are wildcards for the nation's outlook.

Marion Rae

Seizing opportunitiesPremiumSmall business creation in Australia at record levels

Australia is in the midst of a small business boom, with jobs uncertainty and remote working helping drive new business registrations to unprecedented levels.

Cheyanne Enciso

Work-life balanceCommentsPremiumWhy hair salon owners must combat rise of freelance culture

Beauty businesses must ensure they prioritise creating flexible working conditions for employees to combat the rise of freelance culture, a Perth hair salon owner has said.

Caitlin Paroczai

Beauty goes greenerCommentsPremiumPerth beauty brand reimagines business model due to COVID

A Perth beauty entrepreneur has reimagined his business model to eliminate excess inventory as COVID-19 continues to impact the industry.

Cheyanne Enciso