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Australian startup BuddyBee creates AI employees that work 24/7. Jeremy Hastings shows why small businesses are ditching traditional software for digital workers.

Generic green stock photos are dead. Jacqueline Bourke from iStock reveals what eco-conscious shoppers want to see from small businesses instead.

With 60% of Google searches ending without clicks, HubSpot’s Kipp Bodnar explains why the marketing funnel is broken and what comes next

False declines cost businesses billions globally as AI-driven scams force tighter fraud controls that accidentally block legitimate customers.

New AHPRA guidelines ban ‘tox’, ‘baby botox’ hashtags as regulators target cosmetic injectables advertising, warns ClearAds Director Alison Lee.

Xero launches AI superagent JAX to automate routine tasks and deliver insights, says Chief Product Officer Diya Jolly. 

Australia’s GDP grew 0.6% but temporary factors like election spending mask underlying weakness, warns CreditorWatch’s Ivan Colhoun. Rate cuts coming?

Premier Jacinta Allan announces legislation making working from home a legal right for eligible Victorian employees, saying “it works for families.”

Agriculture SMEs surge 13% while overall small business performance drops 5%. Paul Robson reveals which sectors are winning. 

Shopfully’s Brendan Straw shares retail tactics as Australian Father’s Day spending defies expectations with 78% participation despite economic pressures.

Former ARQ Group CEO Tristan Sternson explains why hiring rockstars often backfires and how team dynamics actually scale companies.

Luke Achterstraat departs COSBOA after securing ACCC status and Cyber Executive Council appointment. What’s next for small business advocacy?

Queensland competition offers ultimate prize: rent-free headquarters for five years plus $250k fit-out budget. Entries close November 14.

Open4Sale promised $57bn revenue with zero income history. Directors now face $2.8m penalty and decade-long corporate bans.

CSIRO’s free program helps mining SMEs turn innovations into investment-ready propositions. Over 700 businesses have already participated nationwide. 

COSBOA warns blanket work-from-home rules would expose small employers to legal disputes while undermining customer service capabilities.

Something Tech showcases Australia’s emerging unicorns as 560 tech leaders gather in Brisbane. Past participants secured $7.55 million in funding.

Nearly one in six Australian businesses won’t use AI at all. Shopify’s managing director explains why we’re falling dangerously behind.

Businesses are borrowing to stay alive, not grow. Brad Walters explains why July’s credit surge is actually a warning sign.

New report shows businesses with integrated systems processing 2.6 times more sales whilst cashless transactions dominate customer behaviour.