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Mounting costs drive small business owners to breaking point, survey finds

ACCI CEO Andrew McKellar said the findings highlight the need to reduce regulatory pressure.

Why ‘simplicity’ is the key for small-business owners to boost productivity

Choosing simplicity doesn’t mean stripping everything back to the bones - it means getting razor-sharp about what truly ...
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As retail workers brace for the peak season, this solution could dial down abuse

Research showed frustration and crowding during the Christmas shopping period drove up customer abuse towards retail wor...

Q&A: A personal approach to introducing Aussies to la dolce vita

Sandy caters to unique wishes of Australian traveller who are smart, travel for longer and yearn for meaningful experien...
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Jobs you can outsource to an Australian VA – and what you’ll pay

With the latest 2025 Australian VA & OBM Rates Report, you can benchmark what to outsource and what you should expect to...
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The secret to getting more done…micro-automations that work while you don’t

Here are eight micro-automations you might not know about, but once you try them, you won’t look back.
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Unfair dismissal claims on the rise

This underscores how Australia’s workplace system has become unsustainable for small-business employers, says COSBOA.
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Dr Jason Pallant on the benefits of AI for small businesses

Jason’s mantra is straightforward – ‘the best AI tool is the one you know how to use’.
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Diversity pays: New research links inclusion to smarter decisions

The study looked at the effect of diversity within these board committees across Australia’s 300 largest listed companie...

Beyond Blue highlights need for mental health support advocated by Before Blue

Beyond Blue’s workplace program Before Blue highlights the importance of tailored mental health support to employee well...