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There’s a food fight brewing, but not the type where you hurl whipped cream across the table at your siblings. US food delivery service Door Dash has entered Australia with a bang in the last month, and the food fight between it, Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Menulog is set to explode. Door Dash is a…
Are you a keep cup person? They’ve become wildly popular as people try to reduce the amount of waste they create. But what about when you get takeaway food? Typically, you nip out for lunch, buy some food, and it comes in a plastic container, which you promptly toss in the bin when you’re done. It’s…
Last week we saw large-scale protests across the world, calling for greater action on climate change. The protests were largely driven by school children, but there were plenty of adults involved as well. This would have been disastrous for their employers, particularly if they were small businesses. I reckon there’s a better way to go…
Last week’s events including RUOk Day resulted in the opportune time to talk about how small business owners can deal with mental health issues in their businesses. The statistics around mental health and suicide in Australia are truly staggering: · 65% of small business owners have a mental health condition · 54% of people who have…
You might think that with the rise of app-based food delivery services like Uber Eats and Deliveroo that business would be booming for the hospitality industry. But that’s not always the case. Despite the staggering numbers – Australians spent $2.6 billion on food delivery last year – these digital disruptors are causing some serious damage…
Spring has sprung, which means it’s time for the annual spring clean to begin. And I’m not talking about weeding the garden – September is the perfect time to do a financial spring clean! Guru tip 1 – in this falling interest rate environment, there’s never been a better time to get a better home…
Last week I wrote about the changing buyer behaviours that are leading a downturn for Australia’s retailers. This week we’re going to talk about some retailers bucking the trend – and you might be surprised about who has come out on top this reporting season. One big surprise-packet is JB Hifi. They’ve reported 7.1% growth…
The retail landscape has changed remarkably over the last few years, and the way we shop has naturally changed with it, but not necessarily in the way retailers might have expected. The conversation has come from an article written by Mark Bouris, which argues that Australia’s major retailers are in recession due to these changing…
