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It’s an undeniable fact that the financial services industry is currently undergoing massive changes. While a stable global payment ecosystem is more critical than ever, the advent of neobanks and open banking are challenging industry norms and ushering in a new era of disruption. For decades, the incumbent financial institutions and payment solution providers dominated […]
WeWork is laying off about 2,400 employees, almost 20 per cent of its workforce, as the office-sharing company seeks to drastically cut costs after it transformed from a Wall Street darling into a pariah in a matter of weeks. The long-anticipated layoffs are the biggest move yet by Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp – […]
Recently we covered the news that federal government departments will start paying e-invoices to businesses within five days. This applies only to contracts valued up to $1 million. If departments do not adhere to this new rule, they will face interest charges on any late payments – as long as both the supplier and agency use […]
Today our guest is Roby Sharon-Zipser who is the co-Founder, CEO and the Executive Director, at hipages. hipages is the place you go to for hiring a trusted tradie – as a website and as an app. The company was founded in a garage 15 years ago by Roby and his friend David. With a network of […]
In an era where connections are often made without ever meeting in-person, what does this mean for building genuine, mutually beneficial relationships? We are all aware of the correlation between networking and business success. It’s critical in creating new business leads, filling voids in talent pools and can bring a wealth of knowledge necessary for […]
The Sensis Business Index shows more than a quarter (26%) of Australian small and medium businesses (SMBs) believe Federal Government policies are working against them. SMB confidence in the Australian economy has nosedived since Q1 2018, with 48% now believing it is at a standstill and 39% believing it is actively slowing. Thirty five percent […]
As the weather warms up and Christmas carols fill the air, many Aussies are starting to think about their summer holiday plans and how they can make the most of the sun. Meanwhile, many small business owners are occupied by work to hit the ground running in the new year. The dawn of a new […]
The ATO is urging small employers who’ve not yet made the switch to Single Touch Payroll (STP) to get in touch if they need help to transition. Small employers with 19 employees or fewer are now required to start reporting through STP but ATO Assistant Commissioner Jason Lucchese said there was still time for businesses […]
For most businesses, growth is a key goal and is essential to the organisation’s ongoing sustainability. However, when companies aren’t prepared for growth, they can hit roadblocks and encounter issues that can endanger the entire operation. To overcome these risks while scaling up the business, decision-makers need to plan carefully and incorporate specific risk-mitigation measures, […]
The Jolly Group is becoming the first café group to raise funds on online investment platform Birchal. The Victoria-based, family-owned business comprises of The Jolly Miller Café & Patisserie, with 12 company-owned non-franchised outlets in Victoria (and a further 6 opening in 2020) and its wholesale kitchen Fig Food Co, which services hundreds of cafés […]
Today in business, social media cannot be ignored. Most of your customers are likely to be active social media users on at least one platform… so if you’re not reachable online in a social way, you could be missing out. When used strategically, social media can be highly effective in building brand loyalty and driving […]
Australia’s gender equality watchdog has dubbed the latest annual pay gap score card as ‘disappointing’ with only small changes. New pay data for the private sector has been dubbed “disappointing” by the director of Australia’s gender equality watchdog. Men in the private sector were still taking home more per year than women workmates, according to […]
Today our podcast guest is Andrew Laurie, whose business expertise comes from a career as a salesperson, as a CEO, as an entrepreneur and as a business coach. After a serious accident, Andrew set his life and business ambitions – literally from the hospital bed – and he has systematically ticked them off since then. […]
Remember those feelings of excitement, achievement and growth when you first started your business? Now, it’s likely they have become buried among those of isolation, fatigue and ongoing financial stress. Statistics from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman show that 97% of Australia’s economy is made up of small business with no more […]
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) today announced that it will grant a two month lodgment and payment deferral to taxpayers impacted by the recent catastrophic bushfires in New South Wales and Queensland. Acting Deputy Commissioner Andrew Watson said that people affected by the fires should focus on getting their other affairs in order and not […]
Almost 9 out of 10 small business owners agree that an insurance claim has the potential to put them out of business, cause them to lose revenue, or dry up cash flow. Despite these statistics, 62 per cent of SMEs said they are unlikely to have the right insurance in place to protect their business. […]
With digital skills, automation and transformation dominating economic and workplace debate, Australian employees are feeling increased pressure to keep up. Skillsoft’s recent Mind the Gap study of employees across Australia and New Zealand shows a staggering 70 percent of employees believe their jobs are undergoing change due to digital transformation. The study also shows that […]
In August, we undertook one of the most exciting and stressful steps in our company’s life: we rebranded. For six years, we were HealthKit and now, we are Halaxy. And as exciting as that change is and what it represents for our company’s future, rebranding is not an easy decision to make — nor to […]
When creating a website, it is easy to lose focus of what really matters: the experience for your customer. A recent study found 75 per cent of people form their opinion of a website based on aesthetics – meaning web design is crucial to drive positive brand awareness and business growth. The following seven tips […]
If you weren’t already aware, The Telstra Business Awards recognise Australia’s best businesses and give companies a platform to gain credibility, network and access expert advice. Dynamic Business has rounded up the winners from each state to learn the who’s who of the winning businesses and learn more about their success so far. All 2019 […]
