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Monday, June 17, 2019 View in browser Australia's go-to publication for small business news, analysis and advice. LEGAL // Retail Food Group faces new class action lawsuit from Michel's Patisserie franchisees, alleging loss and damages "I never thought my life was going to be this hard, owning a business in Australia." UNDERPAYMENT // Popular Melbourne cafes under "close scrutiny" after underpaying workers $25,000 The cafes were found to be underpaying 26 workers. RECRUITMENT & HIRING // Why forcing an employee to resign won't protect you from unfair dismissal Negotiated resignation will not always protect an employer. TECHNOLOGY // European unicorn Revolut finally shows up to the Aussie neobank race "We don't intend to rush things here." STARTUPS // "Hey, we're here": How Sistrv8 is helping bring Muslim women into startupland "We need more equity-based than debt-based financing, for religious reasons."   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.   RETAIL // Consumer paralysis: Retailers are burying customers in choice Companies offer a growing number of deals that supposedly enable you to choose what is best. INNOVATION // Inventing with integrity: Why red tape doesn't stifle innovation "It's a myth that compliance, regulation and standards are a burden on innovation." RECRUITMENT // Sustainable businesses attract the best talent – here's how to become one It might be time to go green.   PARTNER EVENT 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 // Amazon could buy up an Australian supermarket chain following Whole Foods deal, says expert "It will move from price wars to time wars." DISCOVER MORE: RECRUITMENT & HIRING TAX INNOVATION   Update your subscription preferences Copyright © 2019 Private Media Pty Ltd, publishers of SmartCompany. All Rights Reserved.