As of this week, Australian businesses will be able to purchase .au web domains, allowing them to drop the .com or .com.au for the first time. It is considered the most significant change in the web domain area in Australia since the 1980s. These shorter .au domain names will be […]
Month: March 2022
New Zealand SMEs lag their APAC counterparts, but 2022 outlook looks cautiously positive: Survey
More of New Zealand’s small businesses shrank in 2021 than grew primarily due to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CPA Australia’s annual survey of 11 Asia-Pacific economies. Only 33.2 per cent grew, the second-lowest result in the survey, while 41.9 per cent shrank. However, 2022 is […]
The key benefits of Using a Virtual Data Place
The benefits of utilizing a Virtual Info Room are numerous. These tools present protect storage to get corporate files. They also incorporate other features that can improve the overall effect of the process. A feature like a log-in and access control system allows users to see the adjustments made to […]
Please don’t go: How improved onboarding can encourage new hires to stick around for longer
Struggling to secure the personnel you need to keep your organisation ticking over? It’s a scenario that is common to just about every other Australian HR department and business leader. It’s no secret that the unemployment queues we saw weaving around city blocks in 2020, following the onset of the […]
Aussie SMEs are still struggling to shift to digital sales: Survey
Australian small businesses achieved the lowest growth rate in the Asia-Pacific in 2021, CPA Australia’s Asia-Pacific Small Business Survey revealed. CPA said that the findings highlight the need for governments to do more to support Australia’s digital future. “As part of their federal election promises, CPA Australia is urging the […]
What the Government can do in Budget 2022 and beyond to drive growth
It’s time to incentivise businesses to drive digitalisation deeper into their operations and create a new future for themselves, writes Marcus McNamara, Head of APAC, Sana Commerce. Australian businesses are now in full recovery mode. Confidence is up, and investment intentions are “at or above-average levels”. Strategic planning horizons are […]
Funding roundup March 14 – March 18: Linktree enters unicorn club with $149m raise, Construction tech firms Mastt and Varicon raise $9.5m and $2.25m, respectively, and Bridging loan specialist Bridgit secures $7.7m
Dynamic business brings you the key startup fundraising rounds from this week: Construction technology startup Mastt has raised $9.5 million less than 12 months after its seed round, as it aims almost to double its headcount and continue expansion abroad. The round was led by VC firm OIF Ventures, with […]
How SMEs can easily manage competitions and giveaways using online tools
One of the most effective ways to generate buzz about your SME, products and services is to run competitions or giveaways that appeal to your target audience. It is a great technique for extending brand reach and visibility and building engagement and followers on social media. Running competitions and giveaways […]
Is 2022 stressing you out? Here’s how The Black Dog Institute provides free mental health training to SMEs
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Dog Institute is assisting small businesses in prioritising workplace mental health to aid in economic productivity and recovery. The Black Dog Institute provides free mental health training, funded by the NSW Government, to eligible businesses across NSW. The training is designed for everyone in […]
Australia’s unemployment rate hits 13 year low
Despite Omicron disruptions in the past few months, Australia’s unemployment figures in February 2022 have dropped to a 13-year low at 4 per cent. According to recent figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, employment increased by 77,000 new jobs last month. “This is the lowest unemployment rate since August […]