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Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller
Marketing Technologies

Next Byte: The rise and fall of Australia's biggest Apple Reseller

Next Byte grew from a local Adelaide shop in 1995 to Australia's largest Apple reseller, but closed by 2016 as Apple's own stores took precedence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise
Partner Programmes

Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise

Despite 74% of Australian SMBs recognising branded merchandise boosts credibility, 55% still do not use it to enhance their business image.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale
Customer Experience

Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale

Research shows 79% of Australian small businesses linking milestone celebrations with better performance, yet only 21% take time to mark achievements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge
Data Analytics

Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge

Victoria's tech sector adds $36 billion and employs over 300,400, with workforce expected to exceed 700,000 by 2035 amid strong upskilling efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Entrepreneurship stories

Moscow Startup Summit offers RUB ₽1.2 billion to tech innovators
Generative AI

Moscow Startup Summit offers RUB ₽1.2 billion to tech innovators

Startups at the Moscow Startup Summit secured investment offers exceeding RUB ₽1.2 billion, showcasing AI and deeptech innovations from 42 countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups
Fintech

Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneurship stories

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada
Fintech

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada

Mark Lane has launched Canada's first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovators driving real-world impact
Health Technologies

KiwiNet Awards celebrate innovators driving real-world impact

The 2025 KiwiNet Awards celebrated New Zealand innovators transforming research into global-impact solutions across tech, health and sustainability sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
PvX issues $18M in UA financing into leading Brazilian gaming platform
Gaming

PvX issues $18M in UA financing into leading Brazilian gaming platform

PvX backs Brazil's Rei do Pitaco with USD $18M in user acquisition financing, fuelling growth in LATAM's booming regulated sports betting market.

By Ridzki Syahputera • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Sonny Thadani returns to lead Accordion's New York office growth
Leadership

Sonny Thadani returns to lead Accordion's New York office growth

Sonny Thadani returns as New York office lead at Accordion, boosting senior leadership to drive growth and talent in its largest and most critical client hub.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
SAAS NORTH to spotlight AI-driven SaaS future at Ottawa summit
Artificial Intelligence

SAAS NORTH to spotlight AI-driven SaaS future at Ottawa summit

SAAS NORTH returns to Ottawa this November, focusing on the future of AI-driven SaaS, with over 2,000 attendees from 800 companies expected.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Evolve appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Artificial Intelligence

Evolve appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Evolve Business Group appoints Will Clowes as Chief Revenue Officer to drive expansion and enhance sales, marketing, and operational growth across its global operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Blackline Safety marks seventh year as top growing Canadian firm
Data Analytics

Blackline Safety marks seventh year as top growing Canadian firm

Calgary's Blackline Safety named one of Canada's Top Growing Companies for the seventh consecutive year, boasting 134% revenue growth over three years.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 27th Sep 2025
KiwiNet appoints new Board leaders to drive NZ research impact
Agricultural Technology

KiwiNet appoints new Board leaders to drive NZ research impact

KiwiNet appoints Katherine Sandford as Chair and new Board members to boost commercialisation of New Zealand research amid sector reforms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions
Small Business

BDC funds CAD $50 million for women-led SMB acquisitions

Through the bank's Thrive ETA Fund, the funding supports women in buying and operating Canadian businesses to boost ownership diversity.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
These hackathons are stupid...and that's the point
Marketing Technologies

These hackathons are stupid...and that's the point

The Stupid Ideas Hackathon, founded by Maya Lekhi, embraces silly concepts to spark creativity and innovation in a fun, fiery atmosphere.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia
Customer Experience

Osome users report higher satisfaction than traditional firms in Asia

Surveys show Osome users in Singapore and Hong Kong report higher satisfaction and loyalty than clients of traditional accounting firms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025