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Electric vehicle sales surged 38 per cent in Australia during 2025, driven by Medium SUVs and emerging ute segment. JET Charge’s Kristian Handberg unpacks the data shaping 2026.

Business conditions eased to long-run average levels in January whilst inflation pressures persist, according to CreditorWatch Chief Economist Ivan Colhoun’s analysis of the latest NAB survey.

The ATO’s shift to automated tax enforcement is changing how small businesses manage compliance. Accountant and solicitor Adam Ahmed explains the practical strategies SMEs need now.

Business-related personal insolvencies surged 38% in December 2025, revealing how years of financial pressure are finally catching up with Australian business owners

High-performing sales teams are 1.7 times more likely to use AI agents for prospecting than underperformers, according to Salesforce’s State of Sales report.

The ATO is encouraging small businesses to reset their compliance habits for 2026, warning that avoidable mistakes contribute to a $27.2 billion income tax gap.

NSW legislation could grant union officials access to nearly every digital system businesses use. Industry leaders say the bill needs fundamental changes before Parliament votes.

Only 64% of ANZ consumers opt into emails, the lowest globally, as 41% of marketers cite sign-up completion as their biggest challenge

Natasha Olsson-Seeto, OnTalent Chief Executive and RCSA President, shares practical steps for leaders when boundaries blur and the business quietly takes the driver’s seat.

Despite 89% confidence in spotting fakes, Australians correctly identify AI-generated scams only 42% of the time

You can outsource the job, but you can’t outsource the risk. Four industry experts share strategies for effective SME outsourcing. 

When AI can replicate premium software tasks in seconds, what happens to recurring revenue?

A bipartisan US Senate bill could bring free AI training to small businesses nationwide through existing support centres.

Australia launches a fast payer list recognising businesses that pay small suppliers in 20 days. Only 2.3% qualify.

Nearly 60% of business leaders worry about trade disruptions, yet only 7% have made structural changes. The CEO Institute Survey reveals the gap

The RBA has hiked rates to 3.85%, adding $115 monthly to average mortgages. Industry experts reveal how SMEs are responding to the squeeze

Marketing expert Aaron Conway explains how nostalgia marketing surged in 2026 as audiences seek comfort amid constant change, digital fatigue, and overwhelming uncertainty.

Brisbane’s Cortisonic uses sound waves instead of electrons for AI computation, backed by $3.2m defence contract as edge computing market approaches $270bn.

COSBOA sets out Federal Budget priorities calling for permanent $150,000 instant asset write-off, lower taxes, and reduced regulatory burden to restore small business confidence.

Female sole traders grew 31% in five years, double the male rate. ASBFEO analysis reveals diversity and challenges facing Australia’s enterprising cohort.