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Holiday season poses high risks to SMEs
BizCover data noted the Christmas–New Year holiday period is high risk for small businesses as theft, damage and weather...
Q&A: Coffee to satisfy a more delicate palate
Women taste differently to men – we have more tastebuds and a heightened sensitivity to flavour.
Gen Zs less tolerant of employers’ lack of AI transparency than AI itself
Gen Z workers are willing to leave if their employers fail to show transparency on how AI and other new technologies cou...
Jump in claims caused by severe weather reveals the threat it poses to small businesses
The research found that severe weather-related claims jumped from 9.5 per cent of all claims in FY2023 to 16.8 per cent ...
Enough with the buzzwords, start-ups urged
New research shows start-ups are overusing buzzwords, diluting impact and eroding clarity and trust.
‘Green shoots’: Fresh data shows SME performance is strongest since 2023
Rising output, stronger productivity and renewed confidence hint at small business turnaround.
Q&A: A holistic approach to potty training
I’ve learned that children thrive when they feel safe, heard, and involved and real growth happens when they’re empowere...
SMEs urged to plan ahead as traditional Christmas cashflow pressures loom
“If you wait until you need money yesterday, the servicing position simply isn’t there anymore."
Australian SMEs lead the world in optimism, finds poll
However, a report notes the lingering financial pressures dampening confidence, particularly the rising cost of goods.
Q&A: Diary Dolls teaching self-love to children
Stella came up with the idea of using dolls as self-love tools to teach her kids confidence and resilience through play.