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Business news and updates: Daily roundup (July 29, 2021)
Dynamic Business brings you a daily rundown of the most recent business news and developments from Australia and around the world. Here’s the roundup for July 29:
Business news and updates: Daily roundup (July 28, 2021)
Dynamic Business brings you a daily rundown of the most recent business news and developments from Australia and around the world. Here’s the roundup for July 28: Australia’s property boom continues, but surge tipped to slow next year Homeowners are cheering the ongoing surge in residential property prices but it’s seriously discouraging first home buyers, […]
Rare Birds program will help 90 women jump-start their businesses
In a fully-funded program announced in June by the Federal Government, Inspiring Rare Birds has awarded scholarships to 90 female business owners from marginalised or disadvantaged backgrounds, who will receive a formal, structured mentoring program that will equip them to grow their businesses and be successful. The initiative is funded by the Department of Prime […]
Business Australia advice line seeing huge demand
Business Australia, a free national membership organisation has been inundated with calls from business owners asking for support in the wake of new restrictions to help them navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – with an 65% increase this week to their Stimulus Advice Line. The organisation has had such an increase in requests for advice […]
30% of businesses failing at covid-19 contact tracing directives
New research has revealed that 30 per cent of Australian businesses with customer foot traffic do not use a visitor check-in system that complies with their State Government directives, and 21 per cent do not use a check-in system at all. West Australian businesses are the least compliant, while NSW businesses are ahead of the […]
Startup investment continues to rise in 2020
Startup investment in Australia hit new highs over the first six months of 2020, reaching US$944.7 million, up from US$627.3 million in H1 2019, according to KPMG’s Venture Pulse report. Despite the effects of the global pandemic, a record amount of venture capital was invested into Australian startups, with 92 deals recorded so far […]
Mentally healthy workplace initiatives: $50,000 grants available
Projects and initiatives that help support mental health recovery in the workplace could be eligible for a NSW Government grant worth up to $50,000. Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello said the Recovery Boost program, administered by the State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA), would fund projects that promote seeking assistance early, supporting an individual's recovery […]
COVID-19 accelerates the shift to digital payments only
New research from MyState Bank reveals covid-19 has accelerated the transition to a ‘less cash’ society in Australia due to concerns about health risks. Research conducted by MyState Bank found that since the pandemic outbreak more than two-thirds (68%) of Australians are using less cash in favour of contactless technology and other digital payments methods. […]
“This could force parents out of their jobs”
With ‘free childcare’ ending yesterday, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says many parents – especially women – in small businesses will be faced with difficult decisions. “For small business owners – many of which are mothers – who have been working tirelessly to get back on their feet, childcare has […]
“Speed to market is critical:” A CEO’s steps for using tech to grow fast
CEO of 28 by Sam Wood, David Jackson, talks us through their decision to triple investment in analytics and technology in order to grow and lead the space in online, at-home fitness. 28 by Sam Wood (part of Australian Life Tech) is a technology led health & fitness company. Through web, iOS and Android platforms, […]
Australia not ranked in Top 10 countries for ‘most inclusive workplaces’
To encourage businesses to take a stand against discrimination and push for a progressive future, Global Workplace Providers Instant Offices have gathered and analysed data on what diversity and inclusion looks like in workplaces around the world. Delving into which countries had the most inclusive workplaces based on The Kantar Inclusion Index, the top ten countries […]
‘Zombie businesses’ big future problem
With speculation that hundreds of businesses – dubbed ‘zombie businesses’ – are being propped up by Government stimulus and will potentially fold in September, new figures suggest that the problem could we bigger than we anticipate. New research reveals: 62 per cent of SME business owners have been on the brink of folding their businesses […]
Unilever sets out new actions to fight climate change
With the temporary decrease in global carbon emission this year, more giant companies such as Unilever are switching to a sustainable business model. Multinational company Unilever joins WWF in calling on Australian leaders to set the economy on course to a zero-carbon future, targeting net-zero emission from all products by 2039. This target will be eleven years […]
Resilience as a leader and the importance of scalability
In today’s Kickstart Monday article, RateMyAgent CEO Mark Armstrong shares his advice on resilience as a leader and the importance of scalability in a business model. Mark Armstrong is a property entrepreneur with over 20 years’ experience in the real estate industry. Prior to founding RateMyAgent, Mark built a reputation in the property industry giving […]
Social media vital for small business throughout the COVID-19 pandemic
With rapidly changing market conditions due to COVID-19, communicating with customers via social media has never been more important. Expert Carissa Hill said it was imperative business owners embrace the instantaneous nature of social media to keep stakeholders and clients informed. “Every business owner should have at least a pinned post on their Facebook page […]
Deloitte Australia crowned best Aussie workplace for new dads
Deloitte Australia has taken out the number one spot in the 20 Best Australian Workplaces for New Dads 2019 List published by HBF’s Direct Advice For Dads. The idea behind the HBF's list publication is to encourage more businesses to offer parental leave policies that also considers new dads, not just mums. Working with research consultancy […]
RBA holds cash rate at record low 0.75%
The decision of the Reserve Bank of Australia today has been to hold the cash rate at a record low 0.75 per cent, as widely expected by economists. The board decision will allow Christmas and New Year spending activity to filter through before the central bank's board considers the possibility of a cut to 0.5 per […]
High growth SMEs to get a boost from Business Growth Fund
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, says high growth small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) will get the boost they need, with the big four banks backing the $520 million Australian Business Growth Fund. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has confirmed ANZ, CBA, NAB and Westpac will each commit $100 million to the fund, […]
PayPal partners with #BuyFromTheBush to encourage Aussies to “Give Better” this Christmas
PayPal Australia has today announced a partnership with #BuyFromTheBush to help Aussies “Give Better” this Christmas and support our rural communities facing drought. The partnership aims to build on the success of #BuyFromTheBush through the launch of a new gifting portal designed for Aussies to discover unique and purposeful gifts this Christmas. The #BuyFromTheBush movement […]
‘Disappointing’: Women still earning less
Australia's gender equality watchdog has dubbed the latest annual pay gap score card as 'disappointing' with only small changes. New pay data for the private sector has been dubbed "disappointing" by the director of Australia's gender equality watchdog. Men in the private sector were still taking home more per year than women workmates, according to […]