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SMEs say they lack the tools or expertise to fully capitalise on online advertising. Here are five practical ways to close that gap in 2026, based on new research.

When shelves get crowded, most brands add more, more claims, more messaging, more visual noise. A Sydney branding expert says that instinct is costing them sales.

Women are growth-focused, debt-comfortable and actively applying for finance. Valiant Finance’s new research shows the barrier is not their confidence.

RationalFX data shows WiseTech, Atlassian, Telstra and Envato have all made significant cuts this year

Atlassian joins a growing list of software companies reshaping their workforce around AI. Reuters reports the cuts affect staff across North America, Australia and India.

Yaye, an Aboriginal-owned skincare brand from Darwin, has won the inaugural Top First Nations Small Business Award at Power Retail’s All Star Bash. 

Geopolitical shocks create real uncertainty for small business. But knee-jerk reactions can create more problems than they solve. Here is the disciplined approach that holds up under pressure.

Here is what sustainability experts say small businesses need to know about communicating their green credentials honestly and effectively.

The skills once associated with running a business, like problem solving and interpersonal ability, now attract higher salaries in wage jobs. e61 Institute research shows why fewer Australians are choosing to go it alone.

Bruce Billson is stepping down as small business ombudsman after a decade of advocacy.

Australian manufacturers are buying less stock but placing bigger orders. Unleashed’s Jarrod Adam explains what that shift tells us about SMEs in 2026

A $250 million institutional fund has just launched in Australia targeting founders who want to grow without giving up equity. 

Consumer confidence rose slightly in March but those surveyed after the Iran conflict began told a very different story. Here is what small business owners should be watching closely this month.

The most common mistake small business owners make when finding a partner? Starting with names instead of goals. Here is how to get it right.

The Investment Deal Teams have launched the second edition of Invested: Indonesia to 2040. The guide covers sector insights and pathways for Australian investors into Southeast Asia.

NSW has launched a new commercialisation fund targeting the funding gap that stops promising startups from scaling. Applications close 29 April. 

Most businesses can cut 20 to 30% of energy costs before spending anything on new technology. DETA Consulting’s Jonathan Pooch explains where the waste is hiding.

Only five per cent of women business owners report facing no barriers to growth. Australia’s small business ombudsman says bias in the system is real and requires action now.

International crude oil prices are rising sharply due to Middle East conflict. The ACCC is watching fuel retailers closely and has a message for small businesses on managing costs.

Miro’s Brigid Archibald and Greenbeam’s Cia Kouparitsas discuss what small businesses consistently get wrong about developing women, and what to do instead.