“We have let people down”: Incy Interiors owner apologises during ‘final’ sale
The owner of embattled furniture brand Incy Interiors has apologised to customers for lengthy delivery delays and says the retailer will work to fulfil all outstanding orders before shutting up shop.
Silver lining: Sunset Lover founders raise $1 million to save 73-year-old Adelaide knitting mill
The capital raise marks a potential comeback for the knitting mill, with Dean and Melanie Flintoft, who founded the sustainable brand Sunset Lover in 2021, securing the assets of Silver Fleece from liquidators on August 9.
From farm gate to fridge: How Farm Door Riverina used its $180,000 NSW government grant
Farm Door Riverina was founded by entrepreneurs Frank Coorey and Zoe Lamont after the couple moved from Sydney to Wagga Wagga in 2016 and bought a small established frozen meal company.
Gumboot brand Merry People teams up with Bridge It to tackle homelessness
It’s possible to create commercial value for your brand while “also making the world a better place”, says Merry People founder Danielle Pearce.
Five Australian baby brands explain why sustainability is taking over the industry
Five local businesses share why more baby brands are increasingly offering eco-friendly baby products and product packaging and why many small businesses in the industry are starting out with sustainability front of mind.
Smart50 alumni Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie
Cashback platform Cashrewards says it has taken a significant step towards becoming the country's "ultimate shopping companion" after acquiring shopping deals platform Little Birdie.
YourBookstore.io connects readers and local bookshops with a range to ‘rival Booktopia’
Around 200 local bookshops now have their books discoverable via an emerging industry platform that has a range of books to "rival what Booktopia had", according to its founder.
“Celebrates the wins and the losses”: Melbourne small business award winner Mörk Chocolate reflects on laneway life
There are few things better on a brisk Melbourne evening than a cup of hot chocolate. Winning the Lord Mayor's Small Business of the Year award might be one of them. Now, Mörk Chocolate can tell you about both.
Amex moves Shop Small campaign to August to bolster retailers through winter
Small businesses will have the chance to win cash prizes of $10,000 as part of American Express' Shop Small campaign, which has been brought forward to August for the first time in its 12-year history.
Fashion leaders seek to raise $1 million to save Adelaide-based Silver Fleece
Silver Fleece’s existing contracts include all Australian cricket team jumpers, corporate wear and school leaver jumpers for more than 75 schools nationwide.
How EatKinda is bringing its vegan ice cream to the world – one cauliflower at a time
Jenni Matheson, co-founder of vegan ice cream brand EatKinda, shares how the idea came to life, and the company's future plans.
“Recipe for disaster”: Consumer groups call for ad ban on BNPL for groceries, medicines
Consumer groups warned the focus on purchases of up to $2000 was too low as high-value buy now pay later loans also carried financial risk for any kind of borrower.
