Olivia Cleal, Author at SmartCompany

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“Another blow”: Government culls Women in STEM Ambassador initiative

The Australian government is ending the Women in STEM Ambassador initiative after almost six years of operation, a move that has been described as “another blow” for advocates.

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First Nations women and girls in remote WA gain access to free entrepreneurial workshops

First Nations women and girls in Broome will now have access to free entrepreneurial workshops facilitated by the Academy for Enterprising Girls, in partnership with Make It Happen HQ.

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Serving up aces: Serena Williams’ “play to win” strategy helps 14 startups reach unicorn status

Former tennis star Serena Williams recently revealed 14 companies that Serena Ventures has invested in have reached unicorn status, meaning the company is now worth over US$1 billion.

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Women founders received only 3.9% of all student startup funding over past decade

Over the course of a decade, just 3.9% of $1.2 billion in funding has gone to student-led startups with a team of women founders. Mixed-gender startups received 1.8% of funding.

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FWC awards $26,000 in compensation to employee dismissed over working from home

The employee's dismissal was triggered by an incident on August 30 last year – a mandatory in-office day. That morning, he updated his work calendar indicating he would be working from home.

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Your afternoon Koffee Fix: How the skincare brand brewed post-lunch energy in the kitchen

Rose Herceg and business partner, Michaela Chanmugam, recently launched a new facial spritz called Koffee Fix; a light, coffee-scented mist, sprayed directly on your face and neck.

How entrepreneur Desiree D’Cruz is making discreet, wearable breast pumps a reality

Desiree D’Cruz's product, SOFT, aims to give women a comfortable breast pump, destigmatising breastfeeding and breast pumping.

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My first business kikki.K fell into administration. Here’s how I bounced back

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the global stationery brand kikki.K into administration, founder Kristina Karlsson had to start from scratch.

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How Rebecca Dredge’s award-winning app Kiddo is solving a common parenting challenge

Rebecca Dredge experienced how tough finding a babysitter can be when she started a family, that ultimately inspired her business, Kiddo – an app to find local, verified, trusted and affordable babysitters, nannies, and NDIS support workers.

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“Expected to return to the office”: Fair Work denies employee’s WFH request

The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark decision that could affect remote work arrangements in Australia.

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How Robyn McLean’s Hello Period is solving a global waste problem

Robyn McLean founded Hello Period in 2017, creating sustainable period periods like the menstrual cup and, the business’ latest product, the menstrual disc.

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How Tara Croker is using Yaala Sparkling to shine a light on Indigenous culture

Tara Croker, a proud Wiradjuri woman, began her business Yaala Sparkling as a way to showcase the natural native flavours and ingredients of her ancestors, the traditional custodians of Australia.

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