Retail sales in Australia reached a record level in March, increasing 1.6 per cent over February, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Director of Quarterly Economy Wide Statistics, Ben James, said that rising prices, combined with a continued easing of restrictions across the country, have resulted […]
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How you can improve your cybersecurity this World Password Day
In an increasingly digital age, passwords are often the key to a person’s world. From social media to shopping to work, our digital information and online presence hinge on a strong password to protect our privacy and security. Weak passwords, however, can spell disaster. “As passwords continue to be the […]
Job ad listings are rising, but so are skill shortages: SEEK
Australia saw 2.9 per cent more job ads in April than in March, continuing the trend of three consecutive months of record-breaking job ad numbers, but employers are still struggling to fill those positions. Furthermore, job postings increased by 22.5 per cent year on year in April 2020 and by […]
Election 2022: Liberals pledge 400k new SMEs by 2027 if re-elected
If re-elected, the Liberal and Nationals Government plans to support the creation of 400,000 new small and family businesses over the next five years. “Our plan for a strong economy and a stronger future for all Australians relies on strong small businesses,” said Prime Minister Scott Morrison on today’s announcement. “That […]
World Password Day – Take a minute to check your approach
The World Password Day is on May 5th this year – the perfect opportunity to ensure we are doing all we can to manage our online logins, writes Gary Savarino. It’s scary to think that one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to get their hands on the sensitive information […]
Let’s Talk: How small businesses can effectively market their green credentials
There’s no denying that we’ve arrived at a point where a clock exists solely to remind us that our world requires action, protection, and, most importantly, our attention. Improving and communicating environmental performance ranging from environmentally friendly packaging, plastic recycling, and manufacturing with renewable energy to slightly more hazy advertising […]
Purchased shares or crypto? Here’s how to lodge your 2022 tax return
Cryptocurrency has been the financial “hot ticket’ of the last few years, experiencing explosive growth (and periodic crashes). It’s been possible to make (and lose) substantial sums of money over startlingly short time periods but few people stop to consider the tax implications. Here’s what you need to know about […]
How businesses can avoid the curse of the SEO cowboys
SEO cowboys are rife, and they’re invading Australian businesses left, right, and centre. We hear time and time again and again that businesses are paying for search engine optimisation, but can’t measure the value of what they are getting for their money. Complaints from small businesses about SEO experts and […]
Why SMEs can’t fit employees back into a 2019-shaped box
With the height of the pandemic behind us, state governments across Australia have lifted requirements to work from home. While specific arrangements are at the discretion of employers, there has been a notable move towards getting people back into the office. The CEO of NAB has joined the chorus of […]
RBA tipped to raise interest rates today
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could potentially raise interest rates today for the first time in 11 years. Since the announcement of the 5.1 per cent consumer price index (CPI) reading for the March quarter, that topped the market expectation of 4.6 per cent, economists have been predicting RBA […]