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From spreadsheets to scheduling software, NSW’s proposed law captures everyday business tools under safety regulations, says COSBOA Chair Matthew Addison. 

Takanori Nishiyama from Keeper Security explains how a single WhatsApp API flaw exposed 3.5 billion accounts, and why Australian businesses must treat APIs as critical security vulnerabilities.

Small businesses face a critical window in 2026 to adopt AI tools before competitors pull ahead, according to Lightspeed’s managing director Nicole Buisson for APAC.

Job ads fell 0.4% in October, but applications per role climbed for over three years straight, says SEEK Senior Economist Dr Blair Chapman. 

Food waste platform Yume collapsed after exhausting its financial runway, founder Katy Barfield OAM announced this week.

Gidon Sadovsky, CEO of Overnight Glasses, reveals the checkout tactics retailers use and how to spot them every time.

Startup founders and leaders shares three concrete AgTech predictions for 2026, from autonomous machinery at scale to digital crop twins that forecast yields.

Storm Menzies injured her hand and couldn’t open a mascara tube. Now her snap-on grips for beauty products have won $30,000 in funding.

Brisbane’s economy has surpassed $200 billion with 16% growth in four years. Discover the innovators behind the city’s momentum at the milestone 20th Awards.

As ABS data shows wages holding steady, Employment Hero’s CEO Ben Thompson unpacks what’s really happening with SME payrolls, median rates and the mounting pressure on employers.

New research from Salesforce reveals Australian service teams expect AI to handle 60% of cases by 2027, freeing workers for complex problem-solving.

In this revealing conversation, Innovate Learn’s Hazel Stewart and sales veteran James McKew explain why pressure keeps rising whilst support doesn’t, and how to fix it.

Investment strategist Nigel Green explains why this week marks AI’s defining moment, as investors separate companies delivering returns from those relying on promises.

Deloitte, PwC and Accenture reports reveal holiday shoppers face record cognitive stress. Clinical psychiatrist Dr Hannah Nearney explains what this means for retailers.

Artificially inflated donation deductions are attracting ATO attention. Finance expert warns short-term tax gains could become long-term liabilities for unsuspecting SMEs.

Black Friday can boost small businesses, but only if planned right. Xero’s Angad Soin shows how knowing your cash flow turns pressured discounts into smart moves.

Unfair dismissal claims have surged 27% above the long-term average. Small businesses face a system where claims are lodged easily but defending them is expensive and time-consuming.

Scammers are using AI to mimic legitimate brands this Black Friday. Simon Birmingham from the Australian Banking Association explains the red flags shoppers need to know.

Australia’s only independent inclusion index reveals 2025-2026 Inclusive Employers. From Our Watch to Grant Thornton, organisations share what inclusion means beyond the benchmarks.

Australians flagged almost 50,000 suspected tax dodgers this year, with the ATO confirming 85% warranted investigation.