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Wednesday, May 29, 2019 View in browser Australia's go-to publication for small business news, analysis and advice. RETAIL // Is this the future of retail? 7-Eleven launches checkout-free store "Cashless and cardless." LEGAL // Toy retailer faces upwards of $3 million in penalties as Fair Work Ombudsman seeks to flex new muscles It's new reverse onus of proof powers are yet to be tested in court. TECHNOLOGY // "We can start selling millions of these": How Morse Micro scored $24 million from high-profile Aussie investors "Every day we get people reaching out to us, desperate to get their hands on the product." STRATEGY // Flexible working is all the rage, so here are six tips to help you get started "Behaviours do change and can be reset to invigorating effect." STARTUPS // "We have a lot to lose": New fintech minister is a welcome nod to profitable startup sector, but there's more to be done "Positive sign of the government doubling down on fintech."   SPONSORED BY WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY Untapped potential: Are employers and job seekers ignoring business-building opportunities? How to nurture the right connections in the digital age.   ADVICE // 'What could be better?' Four tips for going into business with a friend How to make sure your business thrives and your friendship survives. WELLBEING // It's time to give men permission to connect, re-align and confirm their purpose and business truth A few questions just for the blokes. TECHNOLOGY // Call for independent watchdog to monitor NZ government use of artificial intelligence There are important transparency issues at play.   SPONSORED BY AHRI Take part in shaping the future The future is more vitally human than ever. The learning of today will be the knowledge of tomorrow. Take part in an immersive experience designed to shape human capital management for the future.   THIS TIME LAST YEAR // Ritchies IGA supermarkets hit by "malicious" website hack "This is the first time this has happened to us." DISCOVER MORE: ADVICE FINANCE MARKETING PEOPLE   Update your subscription preferences Copyright © 2019 Private Media Pty Ltd, publishers of SmartCompany. All Rights Reserved.