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How to streamline document workflows with AI without adding more apps to your stack

Rebel Wylie — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:15:06 +0000

Growing businesses often find document workflows becoming increasingly fragmented as teams, tools and approvals multiply. Here's how AI-powered document platforms can help reduce complexity.

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E-Commerce Innovators: Protecting every purchase

SmartCompany — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:03:18 +0000

“50% of our business is corporate supply, we have incredibly large customers that are ASX 200 listed that have really high requirements around the security of payments,” says Beysis co-founder Ariana Hendry.

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Risky customers: How to spot the red flags before they impact your business

SmartCompany — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:45:26 +0000

What happens if a trusted customer starts to become sluggish with payments? Or the financial health of a client you signed six months ago has gone pear-shaped without notice? Could...

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Businesses We Love: How these four founders turned community into a competitive advantage

Pearl Bendle — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:36:37 +0000

From products born out of shared frustration to services shaped by direct customer feedback, these businesses show that community can be the most powerful driver for success.

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Connecting the dots: How Intuit Mailchimp and Canva are redefining growth-driven marketing

Pearl Bendle — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:49:09 +0000

As marketing teams juggle more channels, leaner teams and higher expectations, Intuit Mailchimp’s Ose Amiegheme says connected data and workflows are becoming critical to turning campaigns into growth.

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Ask Us Anything: Marketing expert Jo Schmid shares the one thing your competitors can’t copy

SmartCompany — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:46:56 +0000

“When I look at businesses with raving fans, it's rarely driven by price or discounts - it's because they've built a strong brand and trust.”

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The smartest hires aren’t always specialists: Qualifications that help small businesses grow

Jon Glavinas — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:32:07 +0000

Small businesses rarely have the luxury of hiring for a single function. Here's why graduates with broad, transferable skills can often make the biggest impact as your team grows.

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E-Commerce Innovators: Converting clicks to checkout

SmartCompany — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:10:30 +0000

Spinning wheels. Out-of-stock items. Surprise costs at checkout.

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“You’re going to be left behind”: Why SMEs need to prepare for agentic commerce

Pearl Bendle — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Agentic commerce could fundamentally change how customers discover and buy from businesses. Here's what SMEs need to know about preparing for the next wave of AI-powered payments.

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Businesses We Love: Madebox founder Samantha Finnegan on why gifting is a missed branding opportunity

Rebel Wylie — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Corporate gifting is more than a nice gesture, says Madebox founder Samantha Finnegan. It's an opportunity to support Australian producers, strengthen relationships and tell a better business story.

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