SmartCompany https://www.smartcompany.com.au/ Business news, business advice and information for Australian SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:18:50 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://assets.smartcompany.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/01/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1.png?quality=70&w=32 SmartCompany https://www.smartcompany.com.au/ 32 32 202088525 Three ANZ startups that raised $61.4 million this week https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/three-anz-startups-raised-61-4-million-this-week/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/three-anz-startups-raised-61-4-million-this-week/#respond Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=335244 Keep reading to learn more about Syenta, Ideal, and Renewable Metals, which together raised more than $61 million this week.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/startupsmart/three-anz-startups-raised-61-4-million-this-week/feed/ 0 335244 Meta to slash 10% of workforce to fund $189 billion AI bet https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/meta-slash-8000-workforce-fund-189-billion-ai-bet/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/meta-slash-8000-workforce-fund-189-billion-ai-bet/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:46:20 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=335538 Meta is set to cut nearly 8,000 jobs as it doubles down on AI, with billions earmarked for infrastructure and top-tier talent.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/people-human-resources/meta-slash-8000-workforce-fund-189-billion-ai-bet/feed/ 0 335538 Adrian Portelli opens members-only petrol station with 99c offer (and a fiery interview) https://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/lmct-petrol-fuel-price-preston-adrian-portelli-opening/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/lmct-petrol-fuel-price-preston-adrian-portelli-opening/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:59 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=335490 Adrian Portelli's first LMCT+ petrol station has opened, offering discounted fuel to members and posing a challenge to unlikely rival Costco.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/lmct-petrol-fuel-price-preston-adrian-portelli-opening/feed/ 0 335490 The risk of relying on your CFO as the chief figure-it-out officer https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/risk-relying-on-cfo-chief-figure-it-out-officer/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/risk-relying-on-cfo-chief-figure-it-out-officer/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:02:57 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=335500 Around 82% of business leaders say the CFO role already includes responsibilities beyond finance, according to Pitcher Partners’ latest Business Radar report.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/risk-relying-on-cfo-chief-figure-it-out-officer/feed/ 0 335500 Australia’s fuel crisis: Essential live updates for businesses [updated] https://www.smartcompany.com.au/economy/australia-fuel-crisis-essential-updates-businesses/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/economy/australia-fuel-crisis-essential-updates-businesses/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:40:00 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=334305 The fuel crisis is affecting businesses across Australia. Here are the latest updates businesses need to know.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/economy/australia-fuel-crisis-essential-updates-businesses/feed/ 0 334305 Can you buy alcohol on Anzac Day? Here’s what’s allowed in every state in 2026 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/anzac-day-alcohol-rules-2026-australia/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/anzac-day-alcohol-rules-2026-australia/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:58:06 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=335455 Can you buy alcohol on Anzac Day 2026? Here’s what’s allowed in every state, including when pubs can open and why some bottle shops must close.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/retail/anzac-day-alcohol-rules-2026-australia/feed/ 0 335455 AI usage surging in Australia’s online gambling sector https://www.smartcompany.com.au/artificial-intelligence/ai-usage-surging-australia-online-gambling-sector/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/artificial-intelligence/ai-usage-surging-australia-online-gambling-sector/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:44:42 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=335397 The way online gambling sites use AI "may prioritise increased engagement and revenue generation over harm minimisation", said ACMA.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/artificial-intelligence/ai-usage-surging-australia-online-gambling-sector/feed/ 0 335397 I pay Aus Post $1,500 a month for shipping – more than what my business pays me https://www.smartcompany.com.au/opinion/australia-post-1500-month-shipping-business-costs-weary-theory/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/opinion/australia-post-1500-month-shipping-business-costs-weary-theory/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:29:21 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=335446 A founder reveals how rising Australia Post costs, underpaid postage disputes and lack of competition are quietly reshaping her business.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/opinion/australia-post-1500-month-shipping-business-costs-weary-theory/feed/ 0 335446 Four ways to lead your business through the fuel crisis https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/four-ways-to-lead-business-through-fuel-crisis/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/four-ways-to-lead-business-through-fuel-crisis/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:19:33 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=335412 With fuel prices surging and consumer confidence at historic lows, SME leaders are under pressure to act fast, but reacting too quickly can do more harm than good.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/four-ways-to-lead-business-through-fuel-crisis/feed/ 0 335412 Can you call them Anzac biscuits? The rules businesses need to know https://www.smartcompany.com.au/hospitality/regulations-anzac-biscuits/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/hospitality/regulations-anzac-biscuits/#respond Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=263159 Can you call them Anzac biscuits? Here’s what businesses need to know about the rules, including naming restrictions and recipe guidelines.

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