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How small businesses can help combat child sexual exploitation
Look at your business operations that may be affected by this crime, and understand reporting requirements for each area...
Invoice financing among SMEs on the rise as cashflow challenges bite
The latest Creditor Watch report found that cash reserves in Australian businesses are being depleted with a steep incre...
Copyright infringement risk rife among Australian businesses
Newspapers, journals, and industry reports are noted to be the most frequently used copyright material in business setti...
Worsening economic conditions impacting female small-business owners particularly hard
The high cost of doing business has long been the major pain point for female small-business owners, alongside issues fi...
Sole traders facing declining revenue and job uncertainty after two-year upside
Only 56 per cent of sole traders in March 2024 felt secure in their jobs, falling from 61 per cent in October last year.
New research sheds light on cyber security practices and sentiments of small business
Even when small businesses see the value in embracing a culture of cyber security, the research notes that they still fa...
Australian small businesses lagging behind their Asia-Pacific peers
CPA Australia believes that the failure of small Australian businesses to adopt and adapt to new technologies is a large...
Why ‘active’ cyber insurance is the key to protecting Australian SMEs
With a new cyber attack being reported every six minutes small businesses must stay ahead of cybercriminals and adapt to...
Mental health compensation claims on the rise
The report noted that the median compensation paid for mental health conditions was more than three times greater than t...
A year of contradictions and change: 2024 Australian Retail Outlook
The changes in shopper spending appear to have had the most impact on SMEs, with 41 per cent of small-business retailers...