Heidi Heck

XERO Small Business Index falls 14 points below average in month of September.

Government emphasises tech driven zero-carbon approach ahead of COP26. Argitech startup Loam Bio receives $40 million in funding for climate driven tech.

QuintessenceLabs receives $25 million in funding to deliver quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions.

RBA backflips recommendation on buy now pay later “no-surcharge rules” that would see retailers able to pass BNPL costs to customers.

Victoria will reach its 80 per cent double dose vaccination milestone almost a week ahead of schedule, on Friday 29 October. A 90 per cent vaccination rate is predicted to be achieved as early as 24 November.  Record vaccination rates will soon see Victoria become one of the most vaccinated cities in the world. With […]

NSW parliament passes Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy legislation to incentivise EV uptake as part of state’s net-zero plan.

Zip spending data shows retail spending boom in post-lockdown Sydney. Melbourne likely to follow Sydney’s lead.

In the minutes of the Monetary Policy Meeting of the Reserve Bank Board, held on October 5th, Board members express uncertainty about Australia’s wage growth over the coming months. When comparing Australia’s wage inflation to other developed countries, members noted that reports of labour shortages caused by COVID-19 had not yet impacted wages. The minutes […]

Business and startup venters say changes to employee shares scheme (ESS) legislation will help startups and Australian innovators.

Despite popular belief, economics is the study of choice rather than the study of money. Economists use money as a measurement for what choices individuals, businesses and countries are making. Understanding economic decision-making tools can help entrepreneurs and businesses to make the best choices when establishing their vision. The first economic tool entrepreneurs should understand […]