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Is your workplace OK? Ask, R U OK?
R U OK?Day 2023 is Thursday 14 September and is a reminder that every day is the day to ask, ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation with your colleagues.
Bard vs Top Funds: Is AI the ultimate game changer in investing?
Finder compared the performance of Australia’s top investment funds against AI.
Is AI data retention in models like ChatGPT a privacy threat?
CSIRO’s Alice Trend, David Zhang, and Thierry Rakotoarivelo examine AI models like ChatGPT, which raise data retention and online privacy concerns.
SME activity hits 7-year low amid payment defaults
Australian business activity nears record lows since January 2017 due to cost pressures and reduced demand, impacting supply chain revenue.
More SMEs are going global, targeting overseas suppliers and markets
New study shows that half of all Australian businesses will look offshore for suppliers and customers as the cost of doing business grows.
SMEs on the upswing: Is the corner near?
Despite facing persistent challenges, the August results paint a more optimistic picture for SMEs, with growing confidence and a brighter outlook compared to earlier this year.
Are SMEs unprepared for privacy breach fallout?
Data shows 25% of SMEs fear irreversible damage from privacy breaches, inspired by cases like Medibank, Optus, and Telstra, with an additional 25% uncertain about Privacy Act obligations.
Optimism for SMEs amidst global labour shifts
NAB’s recent research reveals key insights into Australia’s labor market shifts.
Entries open for Smart50 awards
New data reveals Smart50’s 2022 award winners generated $690,552,293 in revenue and created 1,000 new jobs.
August 2023: Job ads slip, applications rise
According to SEEK data, job ads fell, but seeker engagement soared in August.
Free 150+ hours of communication support for SMEs
Get a free communication boost with 150+ pro bono hours to expand in the UK.
Australia’s 2040 strategy bolsters SME opportunities in Asia
Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy launch represents a pivotal move in fortifying economic relations with the dynamic Southeast Asian region.
COSBOA expresses concerns over complex IR reforms
COSBOA has rejected the federal government’s proposed industrial relations reforms.
Public opinion split on AI-generated content, research indicates
Despite 96% of Australian generative AI users experiencing notable benefits, 57% trust AI to provide rapid results for their review and modification.
High risk for businesses as interest rates take toll
The RBA has kept cash rates at 4.10% and Exchange Settlement balances at 4.00%.
Queensland’s Female Founders program by River City Labs
RCL opens program to help Queensland women get their ideas to market
Understanding September’s health insurance cost hike
With certain private health insurance premiums rising from September 1st, Kate Browne, Head of Research at Compare Club, explains the value of loyalty.
Expert strategies for navigating lending risks
New CreditorWatch paper addresses ways commercial lenders can use unique data to lend with greater confidence.
