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Employment Hero has launched HeroForce, a new model where they become your legal employer and handle it all. Here is what SME owners need to know.

Australia’s Federal Court now has rules on AI. Here is what that means if you ever end up in legal proceedings

A new Fair Work order is forcing rate adjustments across road transport supply chains starting today.

Cicada Innovations is accepting applications for Cicada x Tech23 2026, its annual program selecting 23 of Australia’s most promising deep tech ventures. 

Before you demo another rostering platform or sign up for another scheduling tool, there is one question worth asking first.

Three years of AI infrastructure investment is now flowing into everyday business software, data shows

Canva and Constant Contact have expanded their integration so small businesses can design and publish across email and social without switching tools.

A report by Legal Guardian Digital examines how AI is affecting jobs across ten industries.

Outsourcing before you understand what you’re buying is costing founders a lot. It’s a marketing spend trap that often catches early-stage founders, but it can be avoided.

The finalists for the inaugural Creative Brisbane Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising the partnerships and collaborations shaping the city’s cultural identity.

One in three Australian small business owners plans to retire within five years, but just 16% have a documented succession plan.

Between Anthropic, Google, and GitLab, the biggest names in AI are racing to replace the tools your business pays monthly for. What the shift means and whether SMEs should follow the lead.

Founders over 55 grew 66.67% year-on-year. Queensland overtook the traditional startup corridor. And more businesses than ever are incorporating early. 

From 56-year-olds consolidating debt to first home buyers leaning on Mum and Dad, March credit trends reveal a lot about what’s coming. Here’s the SME read-between-the-lines version.

Cash flow stress is pushing Aussie SMEs away from the big banks, and a major shift in how business finance works is already underway. 

About 75% of corporate boards still lack real AI expertise. Without a framework, small businesses are at a disadvantage. These five questions are a practical place to start.

Barry Saad of Truck Tech writes on the practical fleet changes that deliver immediate fuel savings for SME operators.

Australians lost $18.5 million to job scams in 2025 making candidates more suspicious and legitimate SME job ads harder to trust.

MYOB and Microsoft have announced a five-year partnership to embed AI tools directly into the platform millions of Australian small businesses already use. 

Two thirds of Australian shoppers are now spreading their spending across multiple retailers. Shopfully’s Brendan Straw says brands without a clear value offer risk losing them altogether.