Tag: Australia

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a shopping centre drone.

In an Australian fin-tech first, a Melbourne based company has developed an app that allows users to negotiate their debt with creditors from a single platform. The app, called Lever, streamlines the negotiation process, giving users greater control of their credit.   Debt negotiations  According to ABS data, Australians’ financial stress has increased over the past […]

ACA Research’s monthly SME COVID tracker report shows that despite revenue and employment data remaining weak, SME decision-makers are feeling hopeful for the prospect of opening up by Christmas SME sentiment has shifted As the majority of Australians remain under lockdown, small businesses continue to struggle. Sentiments amongst decision-makers remain on a knife-edge, with more […]

Data released last week by Xero produced as part of its small business index shows SMEs continue to struggle through lockdowns. The data shows small businesses are performing below average, containing the downwards trend from July.   Sales in small business Despite Australia’s two most populous states being in lockdown, sales numbers grew over August compared […]

Few industries have been harder hit by the pandemic than hospitality, but there is reason to feel optimistic once again. The New South Wales and ACT Governments recently announced their official reopening roadmaps, with restrictions poised to ease in mid-October when each hits a 70 per cent vaccination rate. Meanwhile, Victoria is expected to provide […]

Despite disillusioning data, business attracts expectations of fame and fortune. The advent of social media has made it even easier to feed this narrative.  What initially attracted me to becoming an entrepreneur was a desire to build something, and my passion for psychology and marketing suggested a fitting journey in business. I’ve now happily been […]

The pandemic has opened up opportunities for ransomware attacks. Here’s how to protect your business.

Australian dairy industry representative, Dairy Australia, has committed to reducing the industry’s environmental impact. Its report “30 Ways Australian Dairy is Tackling Climate Change” showcases the steps the Australian dairy industry has taken to go green. The report summarises the innovative and impactful measures farmers are taking in moving towards net-zero carbon emissions in their […]

Buy From the Bush partner with PayPal to help unearth rural Australia’s best and brightest in business.

The Victorian construction shutdown will have long term effects on the economy, businesses and individuals.