Why more business owners are declaring bankruptcy than ever before
Business-related personal insolvencies surged 38% in December 2025, revealing how years of financial pressure are finally catching up with Australian business owners

Business-related personal insolvencies surged 38% in December 2025, revealing how years of financial pressure are finally catching up with Australian business owners
Yajush Gupta
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February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
High-performing sales teams are 1.7 times more likely to use AI agents for prospecting than underperformers, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales report.
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February 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
The ATO is encouraging small businesses to reset their compliance habits for 2026, warning that avoidable mistakes contribute to a $27.2 billion income tax gap.
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February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
NSW legislation could grant union officials access to nearly every digital system businesses use. Industry leaders say the bill needs fundamental changes before Parliament votes.
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February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
Only 64% of ANZ consumers opt into emails, the lowest globally, as 41% of marketers cite sign-up completion as their biggest challenge
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February 9, 2026
February 9, 2026
Natasha Olsson-Seeto, OnTalent Chief Executive and RCSA President, shares practical steps for leaders when boundaries blur and the business quietly takes the driver’s seat.
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February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026
This week saw four startups raise $39.2 million across mining, quantum computing, dating and education technology.
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February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026
Despite 89% confidence in spotting fakes, Australians correctly identify AI-generated scams only 42% of the time
Yajush Gupta
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February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026
This week’s Founder Friday features Pamela Jabbour, CEO and Founder of Total Image Group, who launched her business at 20 years old with a conviction that corporate uniforms could be fashion-forward and empowering.
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February 6, 2026
February 6, 2026
You can outsource the job, but you can’t outsource the risk. Four industry experts share strategies for effective SME outsourcing.
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February 5, 2026
February 5, 2026