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Inflation eased in April but JobAdder CEO Martin Herbst says it will not change employer behaviour overnight.

Why Australian retailers are losing sales to fragmented data and what AI personalisation can do about it

Professor Richard Holden of UNSW says the 2026 Federal Budget has created Australia’s first ever Productivity Tax.

Southeast Asia is a major growth opportunity for Australian tech firms, but success depends on getting the market entry strategy right.

Tasmania’s 2026-27 Budget commits more than $165 million to health, extends free public transport, and forecasts a return to surplus by 2027-28.

Donatas Smailys explains the three marketing tactics that stopped working in 2026 and what is actually driving engagement now.

Claude can now plan your payroll, chase overdue invoices, close your monthly books, and run your next marketing campaign, all inside the tools you already use.

New research from Klaviyo and marketing effectiveness expert James Hurman shows brands that discount the most grow at half the rate of low discounters. 

Payday Super lands July 1, and the quarterly cash flow buffer businesses rely on goes with it. Sharon Williams discusses the five steps you should take now.

Fewer jobs, more competition for each one. The ABS April labour force figures confirm what many in the market have been feeling.

Job ads are recovering and salaries are rising at 4.1 per cent annually. SEEK’s Chief Economist says hiring confidence remains muted. 

Argon & Co and Redzone partner to boost factory productivity through AI-powered connected workforce technology.

Innovation Victoria will bring together LaunchVic and Breakthrough Victoria, its technology investment fund, into a single organisation

L’Oréal is inviting ANZ startups in AI commerce, creator platforms, and sustainability to compete for a funded pilot with one of its 40 global brands.

Lawpath’s April New Business Index reveals a more cautious founder profile emerging across Australia and what it means for the SME landscape.

ADP’s People at Work 2026 report reveals a paradox that every SME owner managing a team needs to understand before their next AI investment.

Employment Hero’s April jobs report reveals a labour market that is resilient but shifting fast toward flexibility over full-time commitment.

Australian Made Week 2026 runs this week from 18 to 24 May. Here is why SME owners should be paying attention to more than just the logo.

New Gartner research finds most employees trust their own AI tools more than the ones their employer picked

Federal Budget 2026 cuts red tape and makes the $20,000 asset write-off permanent, but new capital gains and trust tax reforms have sparked concern among small businesses and fintech firms.