Xero, the global small business platform, announced the 28 small businesses and non-profits that have won a share of the AU$ 690,000 global prize pool in the inaugural Xero Beautiful Business Fund. One of the global winners is a regional New South Wales charity and volunteer organisation, winning a total of AU$70,000 in the […]
Australia and Vietnam enjoy a strong bilateral trading relationship, one of Australia’s fastest-growing in recent years. The two countries’ ties are further strengthened by their commitment to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnam’s strong economic growth is built on a shift towards a more market-based economy and an expanding middle-class that has […]
Unfair contract terms in standard form consumer or small business contracts are now illegal after after new laws took effect on 9 November 2023. The changes to the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), contained in the Treasury Laws Amendment (More Competition, Better Prices) Act 2022, also expand the class of contracts covered by the unfair […]
With the cost of living for working Australians increasing by 2 per cent in the latest quarter, and 0 per cent compared year on year, it’s no surprise that new research reveals almost two-thirds of Aussies have cash or store vouchers at the top of their Christmas wish list this year. The findings were […]
Is taking a good hard look at the way your organisation prices its products and services one of the many items on your end-of-year To Do list? The bulk of Australian business leaders will likely answer in the affirmative but definitions of what a good hard look comprises are likely to vary considerably. For […]
Here’s a recap of recent funding developments from Australia, India, the US and beyond. Main Sequence Ventures Backs Avarni with $2.5m in latest funding round Main Sequence Ventures, the CSIRO VC fund, continues its support for Avarni, a carbon accounting software startup, by leading a $2.5 million fundraising effort. Brisbane early-stage fund Sprint Ventures […]
The Australian Information Commissioner’s Federal Court proceedings against Australian Clinical Labs Limited (ACL) represent a significant milestone for privacy law in Australia. Recent major data breaches have affected millions of Australians, with their sensitive personal information exposed, which in turn has opened them up to the risk of identity fraud and scams. This has […]
As an entrepreneur there isn’t anyone to tell you how well you are doing or how much you have achieved so I feel it is really important to look at what has been accomplished or ticket off daily tasks and celebrate each small win. Cass Wingrove Meet Nourishy, the Aussie startup dreamt up by […]
The time of year has come again when businesses must be alert to seasonal fraud, but this year, there’s growing concern that a significant rise in fraud will occur due to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). With AI being widely adopted by businesses and individuals alike this year, fraudsters are also harnessing this tech […]
Welcome to AI Weekly, where we delve into the cutting-edge and ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence and bring you concise yet comprehensive summaries of the most exciting AI developments. Australians consider embracing AI for black friday/cyber Monday deals A UserTesting survey reveals that 53% of Australians are considering using AI for Black Friday and […]