Australian households barely opened their wallets in August
Australian household spending rose just 0.1% in August, well below forecasts. CreditorWatch’s Anneke Thompson questions whether the RBA is overestimating consumer strength.
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View MoreAustralian household spending rose just 0.1% in August, well below forecasts. CreditorWatch’s Anneke Thompson questions whether the RBA is overestimating consumer strength.
City of Moreton Bay partners with Xero and Constant Contact to offer 1,000 local businesses six months free digital marketing and finance tools
The shift from human-led to agent-led commerce requires businesses to rethink payments, fraud protection and customer relationships entirely.
DB Brand Account
View MoreMonmi 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.
Australian SMEs gain tools to navigate currency volatility and streamline cross-border payments through ECA–WorldFirst strategic partnership.
Let's Talk
View MoreMost 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.
In this week’s Let’s Talk edition, our experts examine critical metrics, psychological traps making survival feel successful, and strategic shifts toward genuine profitability.
Let’s Talk edition: Our experts discuss the financial disciplines that help businesses survive economic uncertainty and volatility.
Founder Friday
View MoreThis 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.
Expert
View MoreDiscounts may win a sale, but they won’t build loyalty. Brendan Straw from Shopfully reveals what actually keeps customers coming back for more.
Website clicks are declining but that doesn’t mean websites are losing value. Future success focuses on AI visibility and citations.
SAP Concur’s Jonathan Beeby reveals how tracking rejected expenses provides crucial insights for improving policies and reducing audit failures.
Tech Tuesday
View MoreWelcome to Tech Tuesday! Discover top AI contract review tools that speed up legal work, spot risks, and simplify complex agreements.
This week on Tech Tuesday, let’s take a closer look at tools that can help you track, measure, and understand social media sentiment.
This Tech Tuesday features essential IoT maintenance tools for SMEs. Discover affordable platforms that predict equipment failures and reduce unexpected repair costs.
Weekly Funding Roundup
View MoreFrom 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.
This week, four Australian companies raised funding, led by quantum computing unicorn PsiQuantum’s Series E, spanning social networking, accelerator programs, and sustainable construction.
International Women's Day
View MoreWomen 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
Export
View MoreChris 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.
Accounting
View MoreHere 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.