Australia’s unemployment rate jumped to 4.5% in September, the highest in nearly four years. Economists say November and December rate cuts are now likely.

New research from CSIRO and ANU shows how business incubators can redesign programs for measurable performance gains through diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

This week’s Founder Friday features Alison Lennard, Philosophy Australia’s owner and creative director, discussing her approach to keeping Australian fashion local, sustainable, and commercially successful.Retry

Australia welcomes The Business Show 2025, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and investors with global insights and opportunities.

Monmi helps SMEs launch online stores fast with free drag-and-drop sites, integrated shipping, and Stripe-powered payments—all in one.

AI is transforming software development — from coding assistants to autonomous agents. But speed brings risks. Here’s how low-code platforms and ‘shift-left’ practices are shaping a smarter, more human-centric future.

David vs Goliath isn’t just a story. Learn the exact strategies small businesses use to compete with industry giants without breaking the bank.

In this week’s Let’s Talk, our industry experts discuss spotting early cash flow warning signs, from payment pattern shifts to dangerous financial behavior trends.

Most new businesses don’t fail from bad ideas. They run out of cash before reaching their potential. Our experts explain why and how to avoid it.

This week’s Founder Friday features Ebony Flett, who launched Victoria’s first bespoke perfume destination. She shares lessons on sustainable growth, delegation and knowing your numbers.

Discover how People Haircare’s Katherine Ruiz broke supermarket beauty stigmas to build a million-dollar brand that’s redefining accessible luxury.

Autohive founder JD Trask started programming at eight, selling software at fourteen, now democratising AI for mainstream businesses worldwide.

Legal teams are discovering their perfect match isn’t just smart people-it’s smart people working alongside robots and AI agents that actually get stuff done, says Tecala’s Shaun Leisegang.

There’s a disconnect between the C-suite and CX teams that’s costing businesses growth. Monica Ryan explains why bridging it matters more than you think

Discounts may win a sale, but they won’t build loyalty. Brendan Straw from Shopfully reveals what actually keeps customers coming back for more.

Chatbots now automate lead qualification, filter prospects by intent, and route high-potential leads to sales teams. Here’s how to choose the right tool.

Here are the top automated financial close solutions helping companies close books faster

Welcome to Tech Tuesday! Discover top AI contract review tools that speed up legal work, spot risks, and simplify complex agreements.

Australian technology firms attracted $181 million in investment capital this week, led by medical AI scaleup Heidi Health’s $98 million Series B funding round.

From autonomous tractors to AI care navigation apps, this week’s funding rounds saw four Australian companies raise a combined $38.76 million.

Australian startups raised $94.45 million this week, with Morse Micro’s $88m Series C leading the charge across four sectors.

Women founders are rewriting the rules. Here’s their unfiltered take on what it takes to win.

In honor of Women’s Day, we asked female founders to share the most outrageous (and insightful) investor questions they’ve faced—and how they pushed back

Only 39% of data and AI talent are women. With GenAI poised to shake up society, we need diverse crews crafting ethical AI—yesterday’s not soon enough

Chris Calverley of Avalara explains why mastering Harmonized System codes is crucial for Aussie exporters and how tech can prevent costly mistakes.

The hospitality industry’s battle: What these family-owned businesses want you to know

Discover Singapore—a thriving and sophisticated market offering tremendous opportunities for Australian exporters.

Here are the seven signs that you have intercompany accounting issues and how you can fix them.

Here are seven ways to optimise your accounts receivable process and boost your cash flow and liquidity.

The ATO has released a small business tax time toolbox to help small businesses complete their income tax returns.