Scaling into the US: Learnings for Aussie and Kiwi startups

How does an Aussie or Kiwi startup make a breakthrough in the US? In this article, Lucy Tan lays out a way for founders to frame those initial decisions. Many Aussie and Kiwi startups inevitably face the challenge of breaking into a new market – and often, the logical next market is the US. While the US is often perceived as the holy grai...

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National Dental Care swoops in to buy Pacific Smiles for $303m

After months of deliberations over a non-binding takeover offer from Genesis Capital that recently reached a value of $279 million, the board of Pacific Smiles (ASX: PSQ) has struck a deal with new suitor National Dental Care (NDC) for the company to be bought for $303 million. The board were previously prepared to recommend a deal wi...

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Anne Ward named new chair of The Star as David Foster joins leadership exodus

The revolving door of leadership at The Star Entertainment Group (ASX: SGR) continues to work overtime with the announcement today that David Foster has relinquished his role as executive chairman. In a brief statement to the ASX this morning, The Star says that non-executive director Anne Ward has been appointed chairman of the board effective...

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Adore Beauty CEO Tamalin Morton to resign for personal reasons

Online cosmetics retailer Adore Beauty (ASX: ABY) has announced its chief executive officer Tamalin Morton will be stepping down for personal reasons after a short tenure that commenced in January 2023, but will remain in the role until September before taking on a consulting position to provide strategic advice after the leadership transit...

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Nick Scali shares reach all-time high following UK expansion plans

Nick Scali’s (ASX: NCK) plans to expand into the UK have received a big vote of confidence from institutional investors, with the company successfully securing $46 million today before it opens its doors to raise another $10 million from retail shareholders. The fresh funds make up most of the $60 million the retailer is raising to t...

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