Agri-Business
Australia inks final free trade agreement with the U.K.
The agreement, which was reached in principle in June, is expected to increase trade by more than $10 billion per year.
Small Business
Small Business
Information Technology
Three critical hybrid work considerations for IT pros in SMEs
IT pros face a challenging stack of applications, systems and solutions required for hybrid work.
Small Business
Playing to their strengths: SMBs and the great resignation
Attracting and retaining talent requires delivering a great employee experience.
Marketing
Everything old is new again: Scott McCorkell’s marketing predictions for 2022
Why tried and true marketing strategies may win out in the year ahead.
Retail
Consumer cash splash worth over $20 billion expected in the final days before Christmas: NRA
The NRA is expecting the shopping frenzy to really ramp up as the kick off to the 10-day Christmas countdown begins.
Agri-Business
Australian agribusinesses remain resilient backed by strong farmer sentiment, survey finds
Farmers are looking forward to the end of the year, despite the fact that the effects of the rain-affected harvest are still being felt.
Small Business
Treasurer extends Loan Scheme for SMEs until June 2022
On December 13, the government announced a proposal to change the Scheme Rules to expand the SME Recovery Loan Scheme (under different terms).
Sustainability
How Australia’s consumer activists are driving the ethical shopper movement
Australian consumers are demanding shops become more sustainable and retailers are responding.
Manufacturing
$280 million in manufacturing grants brought forward
$280 million in grants is on offer to manufacturing businesses though the Modern Manufacturing Initiative.
Agri-Business
This Queensland-based AgTech and Logistics Hub is solving some of the key issues facing Australian agriculture
A new Agtech and Logistics Hub based in Toowoomba is preparing to tackle Australia’s real-world agricultural challenges.
Small Business
ACCI calls for incentives to lure pensioners back into the workforce
The ACCI has called on the Federal Treasurer to incentivise aged pensioners to fill the gaps in labour demand.
Resources | Energy
Five projects supporting SMEs’ energy needs, to receive $672k from the ECA
Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) will fund five projects, boosting support for SMEs in the energy system.
Small Business
The cost of not reducing the gender pay gap in 2022
Paying women fairly is just the beginning of gender equality in the workplace.
Retail
November was Australia’s biggest online shopping month ever: Australia Post
Australian shoppers reported an increase in Christmas buying over the last two years, with online buying nearly doubling between 2019 and 2021.
Small Business
Female entrepreneurs lead startup sector
Kristen Phillips, manager at UNSW New Wave’s Founder program speaks about how women experiencing burnout can start their dream business
Business Tech
The simple steps to take to make tech work for you this Christmas
Five tech tips to help get your business prepare for the holidays.
Agri-Business
The right to repair: Productivity Commission recommendations
A recent Productivity Commission (PC) inquiry has recommended the Federal Government overhaul Australia’s right to repair laws.
Expert
The new cyber threats facing SMEs in a hybrid world of work
Scott McKinnel, Manager of Tenable Australia & New Zealand speaks on the new cyber risks facing small businesses.
Small Business
NSW extends rent relief for SMEs to help them recover during this holiday season
Small businesses affected by the COVID-19 lockdown can now seek rent relief over the New Year period.
Small Business
InnovationAus Awards 2021: Here’s the list of winners
Here are the winners of the first InnovationAus Awards 2021