Marketing

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ACCC pursues businesses for misleading ads during Black Friday sales

The ACCC has gone after retailers who used misleading advertisements during the Black Frid...
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Black Friday: A small retailer’s lament
Some small-business owners lament how Black Friday has become a desperate scramble that bo...
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How to generate and manage social proof for small businesses
Many small-business owners find it difficult to manage social proof but it is important to...

Technology

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Five key strategies for ensuring effective cybersecurity this holiday season

Because cybercriminals do not take time off during the holiday season, businesses should b...
vulnerable small businesses
Small businesses remain most vulnerable to cyber threats
Majority of Australian small businesses remain much vulnerable to cyberthreats due to not ...
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Artificial intelligence vs machine learning: Why you need to know the difference
The difference between AI and ML, and why it's worth knowing – because generative AI is ge...

Management

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Q&A: How Spoonful Kitchen grew by becoming part of a franchise

Joining Provender's network and making Spoonful Kitchen's meals available in their vending...
Closeup of a red sale sign inside a shop window.
ACCC pursues businesses for misleading ads during Black Friday sales
The ACCC has gone after retailers who used misleading advertisements during the Black Frid...
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A quarter of small businesses run the risk of insolvency
The latest SME Growth Index revealed that more businesses are at the risk of insolvency du...

People & HR

How this small-business owner overcame complete burnout

Sheena Schuy helped other people escape burnout – then she had to learn how to overcome i...
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Increase in side hustles expected in 2025 – what do employers think?
An increase in side hustles is expected in 2025 as more Aussies look to augment their inco...
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How to create accessible Christmas shopping experiences for customers with disabilities
The holiday season is an opportunity for eCommerce businesses to foster and encourage incl...

Finance

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More small businesses opting for non-bank lenders in 2025

SME preference for non-bank lending providers has increased to a record high of 54 per cen...
Accountant or therapist? Small-business owners rely on their bookkeepers for emotional support
Many Australian small-business owners feel emotionally attached to their bookkeeper/accoun...
Female founders still get the short end of the funding stick
Of the total funding raised in Australia, only four per cent went to businesses led by fem...

Supply Chain

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“Months and months of R&D”: How Famous Soda Co. is transforming childhood classics into sugar-free staples

Julie Pillon from Famous Soda Co. takes us through the process of making sugar-free sodas ...
How Lobo tackled manufacturing challenges to make an Australia-first convertible heel
The founder of Australia’s first convertible high heel overcame design, cost and cultural ...
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2025 e-commerce and logistics trends for Australian businesses revealed: speed, safety, and supply chain visibility
From privacy to faster and transparent deliveries, Aussie businesses need to heed key e-co...