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Is this Australia’s most undertrained technical job? 2 in 3 payroll managers admit...

Despite being responsible for putting payments into the accounts of millions of working Australians and interpreting legislation on pay and entitlements for each employee, a...
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55% of Aussie small business owners run their businesses entirely from their smartphone. So, with a smartphone the only necessity for some business owners and fewer constraints tying you to that desk or cubicle, why not make 2020 the year that you explore remotely?

C-Suite executives’ guide to facing mental health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic

With organisations working remotely, it is hard for business leaders to feel connected to their teams - out of sight, out of mind.

The scales of scalability: How to grow your business without the wheels falling off

More than 1 in 5 small businesses in Australia lack access to funds and skills to innovate, and do not access government financial assistance at the same rates as larger businesses. As a result, SMEs are shutting themselves out of key opportunities for growth.
Open Banking is the first step in fixing a bigger problem - Lumi

Open Banking is the first step in fixing a bigger problem – an SMB...

Open Banking data being utilised will help somewhat, but the franking credit system heavily incentivizes investment into equities.

Show me the money! Here are four easy steps to keep your cash flow...

Cash is the oxygen that enables a small business to not just survive, but prosper, and is the primary indicator of business health.

Are you investing enough in your business’ frontline staff? Here’s why you should

We don't have any control over customers, but we can invest in our front line. When you focus on nurturing your staff, then everything else comes together and that in turn increases the chances of attracting and retaining customers.

In Venture Capital, it’s all about the People

The acknowledged power law in VC suggests that only one in ten venture funded startups will achieve the 10x return profile...

1 in 3 Australian workplaces prone to bullying and harassment – with peers among...

A new survey by a workplace safety auditing and training organisation has revealed that bullying and harassment is occurring in nearly 1 in 3 organisations (30 per cent).

A corporate psychologist weighs in on working from home and COVID-19

It is important to recognise that everyone is going through a collective unusual circumstance, with worry about their personal situation and what the future will hold.

What are the dangers of TikTok? Does the app really pose a threat to...

The likes of Amazon, Wells Fargo Bank, and the United States Military have all been reported to have told employees to delete the entertainment app from their devices.

Legal: Flipping up

Business people love to use jargon, but what exactly does it mean to do a "flip-up"? Not to be confused with "two-up", our national...

Why international students are the key to stimulating Australia’s startup ecosystem

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page” – Saint Augustine.

Meet the industries set to soar this financial year. (Booh-yah online shopping, green energy...

If you weren't among the industries set to sink this financial year, these are the areas “destined for greatness”,according to corporate soothsayers IBISWorld. And so, without...

When your staff are also your biggest fans: how to build an inspired company...

Your business is the sum of many moving parts, and critical to its success is your ability to cultivate a company culture where those parts are moving in synchronicity towards the same goal.

New research: Australian shoppers will choose bricks and mortar over online

While many believe that shoppers are overwhelmingly moving to online, 79% of Australians are very/fairly likely to choose a store over online if there is an enjoyable atmosphere (music, visuals, scent).

A TV Shark has teamed up with a CSR tech start-up to align profit...

Andrew Banks, entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and shark has joined CSR tech start-up Informed 365 to help corporate Australia comply with new...

Our business economy is in danger! Here’s how to stave off a retail apocalypse

Thriving in modern business comes down to the vision to stay ahead of the pack through extraordinary strategy, innovation, and engagement. Those who listen are thriving and capitalising on the many opportunities that exist in retail world.

Surviving COVID-19: Why business owners need to make tough decisions and pivot

When your business is on the line, there is no room for indecisiveness, hesitation and a “business as usual” attitude if you want to survive.

Is there really a ‘Great Resignation’?

The ‘Great Resignation’ and ‘The Turnover Tsunami’ are two terms to describe how the Pandemic has resulted in a wave of resignations or intentions to resign like ‘nothing we’ve ever experienced in our lifetime’. 
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