Yajush Gupta

Business closures in discretionary spending sectors are easing for the first time in years, signalling consumers are ready to spend again.

Federal AI infrastructure worth billions now opens to private partnerships under Genesis Mission. 

From Auckland’s agtech breakthrough to Australia’s payments rewards platform, four companies have closed $107 million in fresh capital this week.

Australia’s first complete monthly inflation report shows prices rising faster than needed to hit targets. CreditorWatch’s Ivan Colhoun explains why rate cuts remain distant.

Manhattan Associates CEO Eric Clark reveals why TikTok Shop’s blend of entertainment and commerce removes almost every barrier to conversion for Australian retailers.

From spreadsheets to scheduling software, NSW’s proposed law captures everyday business tools under safety regulations, says COSBOA Chair Matthew Addison. 

OpenAI has launched shopping research in ChatGPT that asks clarifying questions, researches products across the web, and delivers personalised buyer’s guides in minutes for holiday shoppers.

Takanori Nishiyama from Keeper Security explains how a single WhatsApp API flaw exposed 3.5 billion accounts, and why Australian businesses must treat APIs as critical security vulnerabilities.

Small businesses face a critical window in 2026 to adopt AI tools before competitors pull ahead, according to Lightspeed’s managing director Nicole Buisson for APAC.

From mixing personal expenses to missing instant asset write-offs, industry experts break down the most common tax mistakes draining small business profits