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How to build a resilient small business

Just as a seasoned farmer knows the importance of maintaining fertile soil for sustainable crop production, effective bu...
tech high risk

SMEs miss out on failure risk improvements, says illion report

illion noted that Australian business owners are looking for positive signals, and while this is one and the business ri...
index down, business leaders

Small-business confidence continues to decline

Only 36 per cent of small businesses saying that they expect business revenue to increase in the next 12 months, while 3...

East coast small businesses warned to prepare for electricity disruptions

It is estimated that the cost of unplanned disruptions to small businesses can reach up to $5,600 per minute
insurance contract terms, insurers

Three reasons why small businesses should use insurance brokers

In the event of a disaster, you want peace of mind, and an insurance broker makes sure your policy gives you the right c...

Small businesses’ performance falling behind GDP

The SME Performance Indicator is a calculation of gross value added (GVA) for businesses with 1-19 employees across Aust...
data privacy, protect, procurement

Why small businesses should see cyber security as a catalyst for innovation

For effective cyber security measures, small businesses should should start with user awareness and closing the easily-d...
compensation scheme, pay issues

Wage discrepancies hit hospitality workers hard

Analysts fear that the retail and hospitality sector is particularly vulnerable in the current economic climate.

The top concerns of ANZ small businesses revealed

Economic instability is a major pain point with 76 per cent of SMEs in Australia and 75 per cent in New Zealand saying t...
scammers, hygiene, hackers, email security, remote

Cybercrime: a big target on small business

Enhancing cybersecurity within small businesses begins with a culture shift, where education and investment in cyberdefe...