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As interest rates track ever higher, small businesses and startups bear the brunt.

We sat down with Tamara Somers, GM of Sustainability and Impact at Xero, to discuss how the fund can enable eco-friendly initiatives, while also sharing practical tips to help small businesses implement savvy sustainability measures.

This month we cover: Our new Governor General, Samantha Joy Mostyn (AC), was sworn in on July 1st wearing a suit custom-made by The Social Outfit. Another feel-good story about a proud Wiradjuri woman who returned to study to become a pharmacist. How to market your small business on a budget.

This ebook aims to guide you through the basics of business insurance. It provides information on how to identify the specific risks your startup or small business might face, a brief rundown of the different types of insurance, and practical tips to help ensure a smooth claims process.

We have chosen three excellent questions on differentiation, guerrilla marketing and brand-building outside social from the many excellent queries we received this month. We hope Michel’s expert answers will help you build a robust, resilient brand that survives and thrives in the years to come.

Trying to wrap your head around your energy usage, demand charges and tariffs can seem like more trouble than it’s worth, especially for busy business owners. But what if managing your energy was easier than you think?

Running an SME in today’s tough Australian economy requires making smart decisions to stay ahead. With rising costs, a tight labour market, and increasing regulations, having the right tools is crucial. Yet, many SMEs continue to rely on stand-alone financial systems that may no longer be up to the task.

The rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence (AI) – and how it powers data, cloud and CRM innovations – presents one of history’s most profound technological shifts. 

Startups are born with grand plans in mind. Founders, though, can quickly find the path to success is less than straightforward. “Someone once said it's like a marathon where you sprint all the time, but I think it's more like Jumanji and you just land on a map and find some treasure at the end of it but try not to get eaten on the way,” says Phil Ore, 25eight Co-CEO and Chief Mentor. 

Startup success begins with an idea, but that’s not where it ends. For Melbourne-based medtech startup NanoCube Health, the idea is both miniscule and, potentially, massively life-changing — using nanorobots to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer.

Georgiemane is changing the haircare game with its innovative products and a thriving digital presence. We sat down with the Founder, George Papura, to dive into the brand's inspiring success story.