How to Start an Online BusinessImage Credit: Tim Mossholder on UnsplashHeidi HeckJanuary 5, 2022As Australia opens up to look at the “new normal”, many SMEs have been left blinking into the post-lockdown light, having spent the best part of the last two years struggling just to stay afloat.SMEs have had […]
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New research reveals shocking amount of abuse experienced by Australian retail workers
How to Start an Online BusinessImage credit: Dapiki Moto on Unsplash Rhea Laxmi NathJanuary 4, 2022As the holiday season comes to an end and some of the pressure on Australian retail workers subsides, new research by the University of Sydney (USYD) and the Australian National University (ANU) reveals the massive […]
Australia is not the worst country for merchant fees, but it’s not the best either: COSBOA
How to Start an Online BusinessImage credit: Mark OFlynn on UnsplashYajush GuptaJanuary 3, 2022Small businesses in Australia pay higher merchant fees than larger businesses who can often negotiate a better deal. In December 2021, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) hosted an online payments summit to discuss how Australia’s […]
Bank closures are disruptive to SMEs and may have a wider community impact: Ombudsman
How to Start an Online BusinessImage Credit: Jonathan CooperYajush GuptaDecember 23, 2021Small businesses in rural and regional areas depend on banking services, and more needs to be done to help those affected by branch closures, the Ombudsman said. In a submission to the Regional Banking Taskforce, the Small Business and Family […]
Top 5 F&B trends for investors to watch in 2022
How to Start an Online BusinessImage credit: Tara ClarkYajush GuptaDecember 22, 2021A new trends report finds that Agribusinesses and Food & Beverage (F&B) are key sub-sectors for market participants to invest in. The report looks at which sub-sectors saw the most growth in deal volume and value in FY21, demonstrating their […]
Top 5 Tips To Refresh Your Business This New Year
How to Start an Online BusinessImage credit: Moritz Knöringer on Unsplash Chris DahlDecember 31, 2021It’s hard to believe the new year is already upon us, with 2021 containing many tumultuous events both in business and the wider world. And while many are still in holiday-mode, now is the perfect time […]
2021 exports boom on pandemic demand
How to Start an Online BusinessImage credit: CHUTTERSNAP on Unsplash Heidi HeckDecember 29, 2021This year has been a roller coaster ride for Australia’s export trade. In 2021 Australia’s export trade boomed despite the on-going pandemic, geopolitical trade tensions, and supply bottlenecks. Overall, Australia is ending this year in much better shape […]
Entrepreneur in Residence Program for Schools
Jun 29, 2021 | Entrepreneurship | 0 commentsI have asked myself many times, where and why are entrepreneurs created? Why is it that from a young age some kids are interested in business and get started on a project, (think lemonade stand) and others have simply no interest at all.Given […]
ABDC submission: Australian Research Council review of ERA/EI
The ABDC made a submission to the Australian Research Council (ARC) review of Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) and the Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI).Key points:As the paramount external research validation exercise in Australia, ERA has substantial impact on internal research investment decisions made by universities.There remains concern about the […]
Announcement: ABDC Presidency
9 December 2021Today the ABDC announces that Professor David Grant will be leaving the role of Pro-Vice Chancellor (Business) at Griffith University in April 2022. Consequently, he will step down from the role of ABDC President at the February 2022 AGM.Announcing his departure from the ABDC Presidency, David stated:“I’ve truly […]