Four signs you're vulnerable to disruption | Writing a value proposition | Slack's billion-dollar IPO | John Shepherd leaves ATO | Afterpay is getting audited | And more ....................... View in browser Australia's go-to publication for small business news, analysis and advice. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY // Menulog laying claim to business websites, retaining rights to use them "as it sees fit" "It's like breaking your friend's legs so they rely on you to take them everywhere." TAX // ATO single touch payroll wizard resigns less than three months from hard reporting deadline Shepherd has jumped ship for a promotion at the ABS. RETAIL // Afterpay faces audit over money laundering and terrorism finance compliance An auditor will now examine how the company verifies the identity of its customers and reports suspicious activity to the regulator. IPO // Slack heading for a $23 billion valuation, following a quarter of ripper revenue growth For the financial year 2020, the tech giant predicts total revenue of up to $870 million. STARTUPS // Human Aerospace's founders are ensuring tech developed for space can be used by regular earthlings too "A huge amount of return on investment." SPONSORED BY BENDIGO BANK Director of Smart50 award-winning business Tentworld says equipment finance played a role in the company's growth Investing in upgrading and acquiring equipment boosted its operational efficiency. ADVICE // Four signs your business is vulnerable to disruption It's often the strongest, most well-established businesses that are first to fall. ADVICE // How to write the perfect value proposition It takes time and effort to find the right words. DATA // 'The oil of the 21st century': Why big tech surveillance could damage democracy Some governments are already using emerging technology to violate human rights. SPONSORED BY WESTERN SYDNEY UNIVERSITY One in four Aussie workers find new employment opportunities through their professional networks How to start making the right connections. THIS TIME LAST YEAR // IKEA introduces online virtual reality store that lets customers see furniture up close, wherever they are "We want to offer the full IKEA store experience to our online shoppers." DISCOVER MORE: PROPERTY INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS CASHFLOW Update your subscription preferences Copyright © 2019 Private Media Pty Ltd, publishers of SmartCompany. All Rights Reserved.
