With Australian businesses buying more online, it pays to ensure your e-commerce site is up to scratch, writes Marcus McNamara, Head of APAC, Sana Commerce Clocking up fewer in-person sales and sealing more deals online than you did a couple of years ago? You and just about every Australian business […]
Month: February 2022
The New Consumer: Is your business ready for Generation Alpha?
Generation Alpha are the future customer of 2030, and businesses need to be ready to cater to their highly digitised and on-demand behaviour. Gen Alpha is the first, truly digitally immersed generation, having been surrounded by technology from the moment they were born. And with the global health crisis defining […]
QLD and NSW flooding: What affected businesses should know
This article is not financial, legal advice, we have not considered your personal circumstances and strongly advise you to seek your own professional advice. It hasn’t been an easy start to 2022 for Australia. From Covid-cases to shadow lockdown and labour shortages, businesses have undoubtedly struggled. And now, some are facing […]
Two-thirds of Australian businesses to recruit permanent international talent this year
With international borders now open, it seems a majority of Australian businesses are keener than ever to hire international talent on a permanent basis. A new survey by recruitment agency Robert Half reveals 71 per cent of businesses are looking to recruit global talent permanently in 2022 while 61 per […]
What can businesses do if an employee lies on their CV to get the job?
For many businesses, finding the ideal candidate for an open role can be a stressful process. Numerous hours (and resources) are devoted to recruiting the best person for the job. So what’s a business left to do if a candidate padded their resume to stand out from the crowd? “Despite […]
Australia’s Business investment regains lost ground in Q4
Australia’s business investment recovered modestly in the December quarter after posting a smaller-than-expected gain. Still, the good news is that spending plans for the current fiscal year and the next remain solid. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, capital expenditure increased by 1.1 per cent in the December quarter […]
Funding roundup February 21 – February 25: Melbourne-founded change foods closes Seed round, E-bike co Zoomo secures $20m in Series B and Bitcoin mining startup Arkon Energy raises $2.6m in pre-seed capital
Dynamic business brings you the key startup fundraising rounds from this week: Change Foods has announced a $16.9 million Seed Extension round, bringing the total Seed investment to $21.5 million, a new high for precision fermentation companies. Upfield, Orkla, Green Generation Fund, Giant Leap, Google icon Jeff Dean, Plug and […]
Upcoming changes to superannuation: What you need to know
Several changes to Australia’s superannuation legislation will come into effect on July 1 2022. What are they, and what do employers need to be aware of? The Federal Government recently passed legislation to effect key superannuation changes proposed in the 2021 Federal Budget. The 2021 Federal Budget outlined the Government’s […]
How Green is Your Business Degree?
Australian Financial Review https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/education/how-green-is-your-business-degree-20220127-p59roz Alexandra Cain Feb 8, 2022 Graduate business schools now routinely incorporate environmental, social and governance course material in their MBA programs, as ESG and sustainability themes become part of everyday business practice. “If sustainability is not part of your core MBA units, the degree is not relevant. […]
Let’s Talk: How can you get paid on time by lazy clients while keeping them happy
We’re all in agreement that making a big sale, especially for a startup, is fantastic. And when it comes to running a small business, managing cash flow is the key. However, getting paid on time is one of the most difficult administrative challenges for small and medium-sized businesses. After all, […]