Guillermo Troncoso
The changes in insolvency & restructuring rules that could catch out Australian businesses
“COVID Safe Harbour” insolvency rules have been replaced by legislation that includes a new, streamlined SME restructuring process…
$143 million business support package announced by Victorian Government following 5-day lockdown
Victorian business affected by the most recent lockdown may be eligible for support thanks to a Circuit Breaker Support Package introduced by the State Government.
Facebook Australia bans users and publishers from posting and sharing news
Facebook has made a major move in the back and forth with the Australian Government on the proposed Media Bargaining Law. It’s also a potentially dire step by the social media giant for the many Australian publishers that use the platform.
Victoria to end 5-day lockdown; businesses breathe sigh of relief
Some good news for Victorians as the State Government announces the ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown will officially be over from 11:59pm tonight, 17th February 2021.
Let’s Talk: The office vs. working from home?
Working from home is now a viable option for many businesses. So, this far into the pandemic, what do we think? Work office vs. Home? Let’s talk…
ATO reports biggest penalty handed down in Research & Development Tax history
$22.68 million in penalties have been handed down by the Federal Court, the largest amount in Research and Development Tax (R&DT) history.
Seven signs big Google news deal; ABC, Nine, Guardian reportedly circling
Seven West Media is Australia’s first large news outlet to sign a deal with Google in order to have the tech giant pay for its news content.
Donald Trump, acquitted of inciting Capitol attack, says movement has ‘only just begun’
A win for Trump. Although, the result came with the highest number of Senators to ever vote against a president from their own party.
Media code: Aus Treasurer says ‘great progress’ made with Google and Facebook ahead of parliament debate
Meanwhile, Google has thrown a jab back Microsoft’s way…
[UPDATED] NSW cafes and restaurants can double capacity as COVID restrictions across the state ease further
Some good news for cafes and restaurants across NSW as COVID-19 restrictions relax further from today, Friday, following a promising month.
‘Portable entitlements for insecure work’: Anthony Albanese promising new workplace laws under Labor
Federal opposition leader Anthony Albanese is proposing a number of sizeable work reforms: Among them, an aim to provide those in insecure work with entitlements and employment security.
Police crack down on sim-swapping gang that stole millions in cryptocurrency from celebs
Authorities report that over $US100 million ($AU129 million) in cryptocurrency was stolen and various social media accounts and apps belonging to well-known celebrities were hacked.
Let’s Talk: What is the best social media platform for your business?
What social media platform is best for your business? Go all-out on all of them? Focus on one or two? Paid or organic approach? Let’s talk…
Bitcoin price soars after Tesla bets big on the cryptocurrency
Worshippers at the house of Bitcoin are likely looking to Elon Musk as a heaven-sent blessing today…
Kings Cross: Lockout laws and drink restrictions to be scrapped
The controversial Kings Cross lockout laws the NSW Government implemented in 2014 are set to be lifted, with restrictions on lockouts and drinks to be eased from next month.
The fitness franchise that’s punched up during the pandemic
Boxing and strength-focused fitness franchise 12RND Fitness has 18 more locations set to launch in 2021. We chat to Co-Founder Tim West…
Australian government opens third round of international collaboration grant: Up to $1 million for successful applicants
The third round of the government’s Global Innovation Linkages Program, aiming to provide funding to help Australian businesses or researchers collaborate with international partners, is now open for applications.
Q&A: Cybersecurity and how to lower the risk to your business
We sat down with Scott McKinnel, a manager at international cybersecurity company Tenable, to discuss the cyber threats putting businesses at risk and what can be done to crack down on these vulnerabilities.
Advertising on face masks: ‘Nothing could be more in-your-face’
Businesses looking for new marketing strategies should look no further than the mask on the person nearby…
Bing at the ready: Microsoft officially supports Australia’s media code as Google eyes an exit
Microsoft is determined to play ball with the Australian Government as they eye a potential growth spurt that would come with Google leaving.
Jeff Bezos will step down as Amazon CEO
Amazon unveiled its latest earnings report today – and with it came the news that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos would be stepping down. Yes, the big time CEO and founder of Amazon will no longer be in the top seat, planning to move to the role of Executive Chair later this year. Set to move […]
Let’s Talk: Cost cutting in business and what you can do to save
Running a business is a challenge at the best of times, but throw in a pandemic and the associated economic woes – and cost cutting has never been more important.
‘Spill the beans’: Elon Musk goes in on RobinHood CEO following GameStop trading debacle
You don’t often witness the richest man in the world publicly grilling another CEO on how his company has handled its customers.
Brisbane bio-tech firm lands $302 million U.S. contract for at-home COVID tests
A very big move for Brisbane-based digital diagnostics company Ellume …