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GoDaddy Research: Canberra Outperforms Australia’s Largest Cities in Entrepreneurship

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GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research reveals Canberra is top in online microbusiness density with 32 online microbusinesses per 100 residents.Australia’s largest cities Sydney and Melbourne ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, amongst the top 20 regions.Canberra boasts almost double the number of online microbusinesses per 100 residents compared to the constituency of Cities of London and Westminster in the UK.Venture Forward analyses data from more than a million online microbusinesses globally.

SYDNEY, June 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Canberra is the online microbusiness epicentre of Australia, with its density of online microbusinesses surpassing Australia’s largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne.

Venture Forward, GoDaddy’s international research initiative that studies the economic impacts of small businesses and the attitudes of the owners who start and run them, analyses data from more than 300,000 Australian online microbusinesses, giving every Level 3 Statistical Area in Australia a “Microbusiness Density” score.

Canberra has the highest number of online microbusinesses per 100 residents
The data outlines the concentration of online microbusinesses, which typically employ ten or fewer people, relative to population density. Canberra is Australia’s leader with 31.9 online microbusinesses per 100 residents as of December 2023.

Sarah McPhillips, owner of hair salon Matriarch Hair, consulting business Sarah McPhillips Consulting and currently setting up new venture Trichology, believes Canberra is a unique place to run a business: “It’s primarily a public service town, so entrepreneurs are able to get an amazing support network of government and other small businesses through bodies like the Canberra Business Chamber or Canberra Women in Business, of which I’m a member. This support means entrepreneurs get the help they need to navigate the challenges of running their own business while positively contributing to local communities. It also means that people are inclined to enjoy both the benefits of a public service salary and the flexibility of a side hustle.

“Having an online presence has been invaluable in helping my businesses grow, not only financially but also to reach out to more clients and supporters. Most of my new clients come to my businesses based on what they see on the website – it’s a crucial tool to communicate who we are and what we do. I’m currently working on an online shop and hope to make it a key part of my salon and latest venture.”

Beyond Canberra, a diverse array of regions emerged, highlighting representation of online microbusinesses across states. The Gold Coast boasts 11.5 online microbusinesses per 100 residents, Adelaide City follows with 5.6 and Sydney City and Melbourne City registering 5.4 and 4.8 respectively, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit across some of Australia’s key urban hubs.

Top 20 regions from GoDaddy’s results spread across the country
The top 20 regions for online microbusiness density show representation across most states. New South Wales is home to seven of the highest placed regions, closely followed by Queensland with six regions and Victoria home to five regions on the list. 

The research found that online microbusinesses generate significant earning potential for Australian entrepreneurs, with a notable 21% earning over $10,000 a year. Moreover, findings revealed that 40% of online microbusinesses serve customers nationwide, while 29% primarily cater to local markets within their own state or territory.

GoDaddy’s Venture Forward study also identified the employment impact of these online microbusinesses, with 40% of respondents being fully employed by their ventures and 35% planning to hire 1-3 new employees within the next year – which may well help bolster job growth in the economy and create promising employment opportunities across Australia.

Australia a strong player on the global stage
The results of the research have shed light on Australia’s entrepreneurial landscape and its positioning against other markets studied as part of GoDaddy’s research initiative. For example, the UK’s top performing constituency of Cities of London and Westminster had 17 online microbusinesses per 100 residents, which is just over half the number that Canberra reported.

Suzanne Mitchell, Australia Market Lead for GoDaddy, adds:
“Venture Forward microbusiness density data demonstrates the sheer prevalence of online microbusinesses across Australia. They have the power to help grow the economy, and also the potential to provide new jobs and opportunity in their local communities. This data suggests that right now, our capital Canberra is the heart of a thriving online microbusiness community.

“There are very few research studies that focus specifically on companies with under 10 employees in Australia. GoDaddy aims to change that by sharing this data with businesses and policymakers, helping them to make informed decisions about entrepreneurs and the challenge and opportunities they face.”

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Top 20 Australian regions for microbusiness density
[source GoDaddy Venture Forward, 2024]
Rank

Area

State

Microbusiness Density

1st

Canberra East

ACT

31.950207

2nd

Gold Coast Hinterland

QLD

11.510297

3rd

Adelaide City

SA

5.6108456

4th

Sydney Inner City

NSW

5.450892

5th

Melbourne City

VIC

4.8154364

6th

Yarra

VIC

4.6323028

7th

North Sydney – Mosman

NSW

4.373343

8th

Eastern Suburbs – North

NSW

4.0648189

9th

Broadbeach – Burleigh

QLD

4.0465779

10th  

Stonnington – West

VIC

3.773674

11th

Hawkesbury

NSW

3.6773474

12th

Port Phillip

VIC

3.6178932

13th

Brisbane Inner

QLD

3.5248845

14th

Manly

NSW

3.3539803

15th

Brisbane Inner – North

QLD

3.2144015

16th

Pittwater

NSW

3.167613

17th

Surfers Paradise

QLD

3.1144063

18th

Tumut – Tumbarumba

NSW

3.080426

19th

Maroochy

QLD

2.9936316

20th

Richmond – Windsor

VIC

2.9736085

About GoDaddy  
GoDaddy helps millions of entrepreneurs globally start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to GoDaddy to name their idea, build a professional website, sell their products and services, and accept payments online and in-person. GoDaddy’s easy-to-use tools help microbusiness owners manage everything in one place. To learn more about the company, visit www.GoDaddy.com.

About Venture Forward
Venture Forward is a multi-year research initiative, which analyses data from over 300,000 Australian microbusinesses – conducted by GoDaddy to quantify the impact of these microbusinesses on the Australian economy and their local communities.

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SellYourWay.org Publishes Expert Insights on How to Handle Partner Conflicts in Small Business Sales

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INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, SellYourWay.org is pleased to announce the publication of, Handling Partner Conflict When Selling Your Business. In this new, exclusive article, Chris Springfield, CBI, CMAA, PMP, Realtor® shares actionable insights on how partner dynamics play a crucial role in shaping the outcome of a small business sale. Chris is the Founder and Principal at Springfield Strategies. SellYourWay.org is an online platform dedicated to the education of small business owners about the business sales process. The site is powered by the International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA) — the largest international, not-for-profit association for Business Brokers.

 

Partner conflict is common during the business sale process. When expectations and differences are not communicated, conflicts can turn acrimonious and disrupt even the strongest deals.

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Common Triggers for Partner ConflictsHow Conflicts Can Damage the Sale ProcessSteps to Mitigate and Resolve the Conflict

“Your next chapter in life starts with strategy, specialized guidance and the right deal team in place. Our mission at SellYourWay.Org is empowering small business owners to make informed decisions and get the best results. Professional Business Brokers help sellers prepare for the sale of their businesses and manage the entire process to a successful close — so owners can achieve their personal and financial goals.” – Emily Bowler, Executive Director, IBBA

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Grundfos Pumps India Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition for Leadership in Sustainable Pumps for Industrial Water

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The recognition highlights Grundfos Pumps India’s market leadership in sustainable pumps, industrial water management, and energy-efficient pumping solutions driven by digitalization and water stewardship.

SAN ANTONIO, April 28, 2026 /CNW/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. has received the 2026 Indian Company of the Year Recognition in the Sustainable Pumps for Industrial Water category for its outstanding achievements in sustainability-led innovation, strategy execution, and measurable customer impact. This recognition underscores the company’s consistent leadership in advancing energy-efficient pumping systems, strengthening its position in India’s industrial water market, and enabling customers to manage water and energy more responsibly in an increasingly resource-constrained environment.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. Grundfos Pumps India excelled in both dimensions, demonstrating a clear ability to align long-term strategic priorities with evolving industrial demand while executing them with discipline, scalability, and consistency. Emphasizing the perspective shared in the assessment, Fredrick Royan, Associate Partner, Sustainability at Frost & Sullivan, said, “Grundfos Pumps India is positioned to shape the next phase of industrial water pumps by combining technological ambition with verifiable sustainability outcomes, transforming water management into a strategic driver of national progress and competitive differentiation.”

Guided by a long-term growth strategy centered on sustainability, digitalization, and application-centric engagement, Grundfos Pumps India has demonstrated strategic agility in adapting global engineering expertise to local industrial realities. The company’s sustained investment in smart pumping technologies, variable-speed solutions, and data-enabled system optimization has allowed it to scale effectively across high-growth industrial sectors in India, including manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, mobility, semiconductors, and energy-intensive process industries.

Innovation remains integral to Grundfos Pumps India’s approach to the industrial water ecosystem. Its comprehensive portfolio of sustainable pumps, pump systems, digital controls, and smart filtration solutions addresses the full lifecycle of industrial water management, from intake and treatment to reuse and discharge. By enabling demand-based pumping, advanced monitoring, and adaptive control, these solutions help customers reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and improve system reliability.

“India’s industrial transformation will be defined by how intelligently we manage water. At Grundfos, we see technology not just as an enabler, but as a catalyst for a more resilient and resource‑positive future. By combining advanced pumping intelligence with data‑driven water management, we are empowering industries to move beyond incremental efficiency and embrace system‑level sustainability that safeguards both operational continuity and long‑term competitiveness,” said Shankar Rajaram, Head of Sales, IND Division at Grundfos Pumps India.

Grundfos Pumps India’s emphasis on customer experience reinforces its leadership in sustainable pumps for industrial water. The company supports customers through digital services, optimization programs, repair and lifecycle services, and transparent engagement models that allow users to validate performance before and after deployment. Its application-driven methodology, combined with localized sales and service support across India, enables long-term partnerships built on trust, reliability, and measurable outcomes rather than stand-alone product transactions.

Frost & Sullivan commends Grundfos Pumps India for setting a high benchmark in competitive strategy, execution excellence, and market responsiveness. The company’s ability to integrate smart pumping, digital platforms, renewable energy alignment, and water stewardship is shaping the future of industrial water management in India and delivering tangible economic and environmental value at scale.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Company of the Year Recognition to an organization that demonstrates outstanding strategy development and implementation, resulting in measurable improvements in market performance, customer value, and competitive positioning. The recognition highlights organizations that are redefining industry standards through innovation, excellence in growth, and long-term impact.

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Amber Premium FZE Secures Virtual Asset Service Provider License from Dubai’s VARA

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DUBAI, UAE, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), operating under the brand name “Amber Premium,” the private banking-grade digital wealth management platform of Amber Group serving high-net-worth individuals and leading institutions, today announced that its Dubai subsidiary, Amber Premium FZE, has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) License from Dubai‘s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).

The VASP License grants Amber Premium the authority to commence operations and to offer three regulated activities in and from the Emirate of Dubai, including virtual asset (VA) Broker‑Dealer Services, VA Management and Investment Services, and VA Lending and Borrowing Services for global institutional and qualified investors as defined under VARA’s rulebooks.

“Receiving the VASP License from VARA is a milestone in our long-term roadmap for the region. We are deliberate in pacing our expansion with the evolution of global governance,” said Michael Wu, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Amber Premium. “This authorization accelerates our mission to provide institutional-grade digital wealth infrastructure to our clients in the UAE. We remain committed to a compliance-first architecture, ensuring that our growth contributes directly to the integrity and safety of the local financial ecosystem.”

Established under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2022, VARA is the world’s first independent regulator for virtual assets, overseeing the development and supervision of virtual asset activities across the Emirate. The authority plays a pivotal role in shaping Dubai‘s advanced regulatory environment—one that sets global benchmarks for market integrity, investor protection, industry governance, and innovation-driven growth.

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Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), operating under the brand name “Amber Premium,” is a global leading digital wealth management platform. As a private banking grade expert in digital wealth management and a subsidiary of Amber Group, Amber Premium is a trusted partner to high-net-worth individuals and leading institutions, delivering institutional-grade market access, execution infrastructure, and investment solutions. The firm is set to redefine the digital wealth management landscape, serving as a proven Nasdaq-listed gateway to digital assets. Learn more at www.ambr.io.

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