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LaunchVic’s Kate Cornick steps up to lead Tech Council of Australia as the Victorian startup agency prepares to merge with Breakthrough Victoria. 

Software valuations just hit their lowest level since 2014. Dynamic Business unpacks the Goldman Sachs analysis that shows which companies survive and which ones don’t.

Payment defaults are the clearest early warning sign of business failure, according to CreditorWatch. Dynamic Business breaks down the metrics that predict insolvency 12 months out.

LinkedIn launches Premium All-in-One suite as Australian founder numbers surge 58% year-on-year, according to Managing Director Matt Tindale.

Business credit scores just hit a three-year high, but don’t celebrate yet. Equifax’s latest data shows a tale of two recoveries across Australian enterprises.

After investing $6 million in three cohorts, Techstars Sydney won’t run a 2026 program. Another blow to NSW startups following SXSW’s closure last month.

Australia targets $230 billion in visitor expenditure by 2030 as government launches next action plan for THRIVE 2030, the national strategy for sustainable tourism growth covering 360,000 businesses.

NSW Digital Work Systems Bill passes Parliament despite warnings from COSBOA Chair Matthew Addison that legislation risks imposing significant compliance burdens on small businesses with limited administrative capacity.

Female sole traders grew 31% over five years, more than double the rate for men, as women now make up 40% of Australia’s 1.7 million sole traders, according to ASBFEO Ombudsman Bruce Billson.

Black Friday has permanently altered seasonal patterns whilst consumers pivot to services spending, creating a fundamental shift in Australian retail, reveals CreditorWatch’s latest Retail Reshuffle report.

Tobacco, alcohol, and gambling brands face strict advertising bans, yet remain highly visible through surrogate products and sponsorships. Legal expert Harrison Jordan reveals the tactics.

Survey of 1,510 technology decision-makers reveals 84% distrust their data whilst 90% question ROI on investments, undermining billion-dollar budget decisions, according to Apptio research.

Australian businesses should brace for a busy period as Chinese tourists arrive in record numbers during the longest Chinese New Year holiday ever recorded, experts say.

Valentine’s Day now begins in early January with pet products and food ranking among top gifting categories, according to Klaviyo’s Jamie Domenici.

Electric vehicle sales surged 38 per cent in Australia during 2025, driven by Medium SUVs and emerging ute segment. JET Charge’s Kristian Handberg unpacks the data shaping 2026.

Business conditions eased to long-run average levels in January whilst inflation pressures persist, according to CreditorWatch Chief Economist Ivan Colhoun’s analysis of the latest NAB survey.

The ATO’s shift to automated tax enforcement is changing how small businesses manage compliance. Accountant and solicitor Adam Ahmed explains the practical strategies SMEs need now.

Business-related personal insolvencies surged 38% in December 2025, revealing how years of financial pressure are finally catching up with Australian business owners

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.

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.