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Lack of information leaves SMEs ‘powerless’ against rising energy costs

The absence of clear, trusted and practical advice is leaving small-business owners lacking the confidence to act and la...
digital payments, least cost routing

Almost half of SMEs using credit cards for big international purchases

Despite major banks further charging currency conversion fees of up to 3.5 per cent, many SMEs still prefer to use credi...

Elevating supply chain resilience through a living wage

The living wage not only empowers businesses to make a tangible difference but also strengthens supply chains, fosters r...

Optus response to outage for small businesses ‘inadequate’: ASBFEO

"Telecommunications is an essential service and vital for so many SMEs and the absence of this service has a significant...

Governments want to buy from you, but you must do these six things first

SMEs must first understand that they may have to adjust to a whole new way of doing business when dealing with governmen...
energytech, Smarter energy solutions, renewable energy

Business Green Energy spearheads NSW’s first power purchase agreement for local businesses

The PPA program is designed to s to substantially decrease electricity costs for businesses that participate in the prog...

How to navigate the world’s biggest supplier marketplace

The quality of an initial sample can be a good indication of a supplier's seriousness and their internal quality control...

China ready to welcome likely return of Aussie wine as ties improve

Prior to Australia’s call for an investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in 2020, Australian wines imported into Chin...

Prosecco, feta, and parmesan safe as Australia drops EU trade deal

The EU imposes strict quotas and high tariffs on Australian agricultural imports, which negotiators have been trying to ...

Q&A: Making lunchboxes more healthy with the help of female investors

Cara Aprile believes that female investors provided a unique perspective and insight into Lilly's Little Lunchbox's pote...