Mark and Alana Beattie could never have planned for the strange circumstances they faced when launching their latest project, Scenic Brew. The global pandemic has meant a busy few months at Capsule Pack, the coffee manufacturing business the duo run from out of the Gold Coast. How a Gold Coast Couple is keeping Aussies caffeinated… Read more »
A third (34 per cent) said lockdown helped them develop their digital strategies for future growth. Four in five (84 per cent) small businesses said there was an increased sense of support for local businesses, while three quarters (76 per cent) said they had received messages of encouragement from customers. Small business owners said they… Read more »
To support small business and startup innovation, Amazon Australia has created the Amazon Launchpad Innovation Grants. Five grant packages will be awarded, valued at more than $80,000 each. The grants are open to small business owners, startups and entrepreneurs. Chadd Ciccarelli, Head of Launchpad, Amazon Australia said more than a quarter of SMBs (29 per… Read more »
Amazon is bringing its popular Subscribe and Save program to Australian customers giving them the flexibility to subscribe to receive deliveries of everyday necessities. The program offers consumers a 10 per cent discount on purchases as well as free delivery. Thousands of products are now available as part of Subscribe and Save across everyday household… Read more »
It’s been just over twelve months since Amazon launched in Australia, yet the retail giant has failed to impact the retail sector. Whilst awareness of Amazon is high, according to research by Power Retail only six per cent of Australia’s online shoppers are actively engaged with Amazon. Although Amazon was marketed as a force that… Read more »
Whilst Australia generally lags behind world leaders in retail ‘best practice’, the arrival of Amazon is sure to change that, with local businesses needing to be more nimble and customer service focused to be in with a chance of keeping up. “Amazon’s entry will mean an increase in customer expectations across the board. It should… Read more »
Online giant Amazon is set to throw open its doors for Australian business this week with the retailer sending an email to suppliers requesting them to be ready for a soft launch of Amazon Marketplace. Lifehacker reports that the email was sent to sellers on Tuesday afternoon calling for them to be ready to fulfil orders… Read more »
Amazon is now reportedly worth over $430 billion dollars according to FactSet. It is a behemoth of a company that is going to shake up the Aussie retail sector. Some might say this ‘shake-up’ is well overdue. Small businesses, brands and retailers alike need to be prepared and this might be the kick in the… Read more »
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