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Tuesday, May 28, 2019 View in browser Australia's go-to publication for small business news, analysis and advice. RETAIL // Australia's most popular shopping holidays revealed as e-commerce hits a major milestone Volumes are skyrocketing, but profitability is proving harder to come by. GENERATION ALPHA // The kids are alright: How Amazon is preparing high-schoolers to fill Australia's tech talent gap Amazon aims to inspire the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. LEGAL // Worker wins $11,000 compo payout after "hopelessly flawed investigation" lands business in hot water "Fruit from the poison tree." STATE POLITICS // Victorian government pledges $267.1 million in payroll tax relief but threshold still lags Regional firms have been prioritised. STARTUPS // Melbourne startup wins $20,000 for app putting an end to parking fines Can I park here?   SPONSORED BY COMMANDER A step-by-step guide for setting up your NBN Dealing with telcos doesn't have to be tough.   FINANCE // Payroll fraud is more common than you might think Here are seven red flags to look out for. TELECOMMUNICATION // Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched 60 satellites in pursuit of faster internet — but stargazers aren't happy about it "This fleet of satellites could forever change our view of the heavens." ADVICE // How to assemble a board of directors that will make, not break, your startup "Choose carefully. It can be a life-changing decision." STRATEGY // It's easy to associate failure with a lack of growth, but too much growth is equally dangerous Have you heard about the tortoise and the hare?   SPONSORED BY TAYLOR AND SCOTT When a trust is a must: How SME owners can share the burden of finance Starting the process is not as hard as you think.   THIS TIME LAST YEAR // Hairdresser wins unfair dismissal claim after Facebook Messenger conversation with boss "spiralled out of control" "I KNOW BEST … YOU WILL RESPECT ME!" DISCOVER MORE: RETAIL SUPERANNUATION PUBLIC RELATIONS STARTUPS   Update your subscription preferences Copyright © 2019 Private Media Pty Ltd, publishers of SmartCompany. All Rights Reserved.