Industries Archives - SmartCompany https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/ Business news, business advice and information for Australian SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:10:45 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1.png?w=32 Industries Archives - SmartCompany https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/ 32 32 202088525 “Incredibly thrilling”: Starward distillery earns a constellation of awards in international competition https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/manufacturing/starward-whisky-distillery-awards-san-francisco-international-competition/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/manufacturing/starward-whisky-distillery-awards-san-francisco-international-competition/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:10:45 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=302248 Melbourne's own Starward whisky distillery is celebrating a constellation of awards at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, saying local producers are ready to challenge nations like Japan in the global export market.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/manufacturing/starward-whisky-distillery-awards-san-francisco-international-competition/feed/ 0 “We have let people down”: Incy Interiors owner apologises during ‘final’ sale https://www.smartcompany.com.au/exclusive/incy-interiors-delays-apology-furniture-shipment/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/exclusive/incy-interiors-delays-apology-furniture-shipment/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:59:37 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=300612 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.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/exclusive/incy-interiors-delays-apology-furniture-shipment/feed/ 0 Silver lining: Sunset Lover founders raise $1 million to save 73-year-old Adelaide knitting mill https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/mergers-and-acquisitions/sunset-lover-founders-raise-1-million-save-adelaide-knitting-mill-silver-fleece/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/mergers-and-acquisitions/sunset-lover-founders-raise-1-million-save-adelaide-knitting-mill-silver-fleece/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 23:44:35 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=302015 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.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/mergers-and-acquisitions/sunset-lover-founders-raise-1-million-save-adelaide-knitting-mill-silver-fleece/feed/ 0 From farm gate to fridge: How Farm Door Riverina used its $180,000 NSW government grant https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/how-farm-door-riverina-used-180000-nsw-government-grant/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/how-farm-door-riverina-used-180000-nsw-government-grant/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2024 02:18:24 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=301959 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.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/how-farm-door-riverina-used-180000-nsw-government-grant/feed/ 0 Gumboot brand Merry People teams up with Bridge It to tackle homelessness https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/merry-people-gumboots-bridge-it-homelessness/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/merry-people-gumboots-bridge-it-homelessness/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:05:22 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=301823 It’s possible to create commercial value for your brand while “also making the world a better place”, says Merry People founder Danielle Pearce. 

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/merry-people-gumboots-bridge-it-homelessness/feed/ 0 “Flame of ambition”: Ombudsman proposes Prime Minister’s awards for small business in 14-point plan https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/politics/ombudsman-proposes-prime-ministers-awards-small-business-14-point-plan/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/politics/ombudsman-proposes-prime-ministers-awards-small-business-14-point-plan/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 01:49:39 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=301751 Would small business awards handed down by the Prime Minister, or formal accreditation for those who pay suppliers on time, help to re-energise the SME sector? Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson believes so.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/business-advice/politics/ombudsman-proposes-prime-ministers-awards-small-business-14-point-plan/feed/ 0 Five Australian baby brands explain why sustainability is taking over the industry https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/australian-baby-brands-sustainability-industry-trend/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/australian-baby-brands-sustainability-industry-trend/#respond Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:40:39 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=301758 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. 

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/retail/australian-baby-brands-sustainability-industry-trend/feed/ 0 The $75,000 URL propelling Green.com.au to $40 million annual revenue https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/energy-resources/75000-url-propelling-green-energy-40-million-annual-revenue/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/energy-resources/75000-url-propelling-green-energy-40-million-annual-revenue/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:40:51 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=301607 How much is a web address worth? For brothers Jonathan and David Green, the $75,000 spent buying Green.com.au for their green energy company is paying off.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/energy-resources/75000-url-propelling-green-energy-40-million-annual-revenue/feed/ 0 Smart50 alumni Cashrewards acquires Little Birdie https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/mergers-and-acquisitions/smart50-alumni-cashrewards-acquires-little-birdie/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/mergers-and-acquisitions/smart50-alumni-cashrewards-acquires-little-birdie/#respond Tue, 06 Aug 2024 01:51:51 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=301577 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.

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]]> https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/mergers-and-acquisitions/smart50-alumni-cashrewards-acquires-little-birdie/feed/ 0 Il Mercato Centrale: Sneak peek at Melbourne dining hotspot shows why diners have been waiting https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/hospitality/il-mercato-centrale-melbourne-site-visit-opening-date/ https://www.smartcompany.com.au/industries/hospitality/il-mercato-centrale-melbourne-site-visit-opening-date/#respond Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:48:26 +0000 https://www.smartcompany.com.au/?p=301303 Nearly two dozen fresh food artisans will ply their trade in Melbourne's city centre from September 19, when the long-awaited Il Mercato Centrale project will open its doors to the public.

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