Top 10 Concerns of Business Owners: What’s Keeping Entrepreneurs Awake at Night?

10 October

Running a business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with challenges that can keep even the most seasoned entrepreneur up at night. Whether you’re leading a startup or managing a well-established business, certain concerns tend to...[Read More]

Falling apprentice numbers a worry for housing targets

9 October

Apprenticeship numbers have plunged and there are growing fears Australia may not be training enough tradies to build much-needed homes. With demand for housing rising and a national construction target in danger of being missed, weak training rates...[Read More]

Business interruption insurance – what is it for?

3 October

A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions.   But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]

Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence

3 October

Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition.  Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]

Fortifying the frontlines: 10 cybersecurity strategies for small businesses

3 October

Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures.    Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]

Determining the right business structure (from the start)

3 October

All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]

‘Out of date’: calls for wage boost for junior workers

2 October

Junior pay rates for workers over 18 should be scrapped, the head of Australia’s peak union body says, labelling the wage as discriminatory. Australian Council of Trade Unions president Michele O’Neil has urged the federal government to make...[Read More]

Top 10 legal concerns: why seeking professional legal advice is essential

26 September

When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications.  Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confines of the law.    Here are the top 10 legal...[Read More]

The Nomadic Lifestyle: Families and Business Owners Embracing Australia’s Open Roads

19 September

In the vast, sunburnt land of Australia, a growing number of families and business owners are trading the stability of a traditional home for the freedom of the open road.  With caravans, RVs, and Bed & Breakfast stays as their new norm, these...[Read More]

Menopause inquiry urges leave, education provisions

18 September

Women experiencing menopause and perimenopause should be able to request reproductive leave, a government committee report recommends. The Senate on Wednesday handed down its report into the economic, physical, mental and financial impacts of...[Read More]

Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI

12 September

Australian business leaders should not ban the use of AI, but need to introduce it carefully and monitor for cases of bias, copyright violations, and ethical issues, an association warns. The Governance Institute of Australia issued the warning on...[Read More]

Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility

11 September

The share of women working part-time is shrinking as more opt for remote and flexible full-time gigs made mainstream in the pandemic. The forced working-from-home experiment brought about by COVID-19 lockdowns normalised remote, hybrid, tailored...[Read More]

Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends

4 September

Spending was flat last month, with tax cuts yet to materially improve retailer fortunes as many chose to stash extra cash away. The flat July outcome was below the 0.3 per cent growth consensus forecast and followed two months of upbeat...[Read More]

Economy yet to turn a corner as higher rates bite

4 September

A long stretch of elevated interest rates has likely produced another tepid three months of growth, experts predict ahead of the quarterly economic check up. A slower economy is by design, with the Reserve Bank of Australia trying to weigh on...[Read More]

Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages

29 August

Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to require telcos to let customers know online, by...[Read More]