Business
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
10 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]
Time for a check-up: hospitals not yet climate ready
9 October
Australia’s hospitals should switch to safer, cheaper clean energy as part of a nationwide health response to climate change, experts say. An all-electric hospital would use 100 per cent renewable energy – not gas or diesel – for heating,...[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]
$10 billion Indigenous business milestone celebrated
2 October
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-owned businesses have secured $10 billion in commonwealth contracts since 2015 under the government’s Indigenous procurement policy. Daniel Joinbee’s Gunggandji Aerospace is one of 4,100 Indigenous...[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]
Labor, expert lash ‘crazy’ call to step in over rates
25 September
Changes to Australia’s central bank are still on the cards, despite an ultimatum from the Greens daring the government to intervene on interest rates. The Greens have withheld support for reforms to the Reserve Bank unless the financial...[Read More]
School funding boost reignites fiery state debate
25 September
A third jurisdiction has signed on to a public school funding boost, lighting a fire beneath the feet of politicians in more populous states, who are holding out for a better deal. Tasmania’s public schools will be fully funded by 2029 after its...[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]
Free childcare, more subsidies urged for those in need
18 September
Free childcare for low income families and increasing subsidies for everyone else is the most cost-effective path to universal early childhood education. At least half of Australian families could benefit from the recommendations of the Productivity...[Read More]