Business
Business interruption insurance – what is it for?
3 October
A crucial though sometimes overlooked safeguard, business interruption insurance provides financial protection for companies facing unexpected disruptions. But who exactly is it for? The short answer: any business that wants to ensure continuity...[Read More]
Mastering the Art of Asking for a Pay Rise: Timing, Preparation, and Confidence
3 October
Asking for a pay rise can be a daunting task, but it’s an important conversation to have if you believe your contributions to the company merit greater financial recognition. Approaching the conversation with preparation and confidence can...[Read More]
Fortifying the frontlines: 10 cybersecurity strategies for small businesses
3 October
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures. Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Determining the right business structure (from the start)
3 October
All successful businesses depend on a solid and dependable structure. While you can always work it out as you go, improvisation in the business world is inefficient, highly risky, and likely to lead to failure. Getting the right systems in place...[Read More]
‘Out of date’: calls for wage boost for junior workers
2 October
Junior pay rates for workers over 18 should be scrapped, the head of Australia’s peak union body says, labelling the wage as discriminatory. Australian Council of Trade Unions president Michele O’Neil has urged the federal government to make...[Read More]
Top 10 legal concerns: why seeking professional legal advice is essential
26 September
When navigating personal or business matters, legal questions often arise with significant implications. Seeking proper legal advice ensures that you avoid costly mistakes and operate within the confines of the law. Here are the top 10 legal...[Read More]
The Nomadic Lifestyle: Families and Business Owners Embracing Australia’s Open Roads
19 September
In the vast, sunburnt land of Australia, a growing number of families and business owners are trading the stability of a traditional home for the freedom of the open road. With caravans, RVs, and Bed & Breakfast stays as their new norm, these...[Read More]
Menopause inquiry urges leave, education provisions
18 September
Women experiencing menopause and perimenopause should be able to request reproductive leave, a government committee report recommends. The Senate on Wednesday handed down its report into the economic, physical, mental and financial impacts of...[Read More]
More workplace changes off the table before poll
18 September
Further changes to employment laws won’t take place before the next federal election, says Workplace Minister Murray Watt, as the government dismisses opposition criticism on industrial relations. In a National Press Club speech, Senator Watt hit...[Read More]
Aussie companies should not be shy but careful about AI
12 September
Australian business leaders should not ban the use of AI, but need to introduce it carefully and monitor for cases of bias, copyright violations, and ethical issues, an association warns. The Governance Institute of Australia issued the warning on...[Read More]
Women ditching part-time as COVID redefines flexibility
11 September
The share of women working part-time is shrinking as more opt for remote and flexible full-time gigs made mainstream in the pandemic. The forced working-from-home experiment brought about by COVID-19 lockdowns normalised remote, hybrid, tailored...[Read More]
Tax cuts put away for rainy day as spending spree ends
4 September
Spending was flat last month, with tax cuts yet to materially improve retailer fortunes as many chose to stash extra cash away. The flat July outcome was below the 0.3 per cent growth consensus forecast and followed two months of upbeat...[Read More]
Economy yet to turn a corner as higher rates bite
4 September
A long stretch of elevated interest rates has likely produced another tepid three months of growth, experts predict ahead of the quarterly economic check up. A slower economy is by design, with the Reserve Bank of Australia trying to weigh on...[Read More]
Telcos to dial-up customer communication during outages
29 August
Telco companies will be forced to inform customers about major network outages under new rules directed by the communications watchdog. The Australian Communications and Media Authority will be able to require telcos to let customers know online, by...[Read More]
Right to disconnect dials in on wellbeing amid discord
29 August
Allowing workers to ignore messages from their bosses out of business hours could have widespread benefits, but business groups are concerned about how the “right to disconnect” will work. Australians can refuse to monitor, read or respond to...[Read More]