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Despite fewer scams, losses mount for Australian businesses

The biggest increase in reported losses came from phishing scams.
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Why Australian Standards matter for every business – big or small

“The last thing you want is to be known as someone importing or selling dodgy products,” says Russell.
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Hospitality businesses hit the hardest in the past year

CreditorWatch’s April report shows insolvency risks remain high for Australian businesses, with hospitality hit hardest ...
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Telco complaints data reflects increased financial hardships and service issues

TIO reports 71.9 per cent year-on-year rise in financial hardship complaints, with telco service issues impacting small ...
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Has your Google Business Profile been disabled? You’re not alone

Google's AI-led Business Profile suspensions are disrupting small businesses—often without warning, reason or real suppo...
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Chargeback scams are surging – here’s how small businesses can respond

Experts explain how the fraud works, why it’s increasing, and what businesses can do to protect themselves.
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Is your business insurance keeping up with your growth?

A recent QBE survey found that 59 per cent of micro-SME’s haven’t updated their insurance since first purchasing it.
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Five legal risks you should know about remote work

Remote work comes with legal risks so it's important to manage WHS, mental health, and travel safety for your flexible o...
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What types of businesses are failing in 2025 – and what’s to blame?

Economic pressures are exposing poor cashflow management and strategy, while firms with unsecured debt are most at risk.
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