Key highlight Meta Tests business verification on Facebook and Instagram in Australia, offering enhanced discoverability. Today, Meta is launching its Meta Verified program for businesses on Facebook and Instagram, with a primary focus on the Australian market. This program is designed to provide eligible businesses with a range of valuable features. These include the […]
In this week’s special edition of Let’s Talk, our panel of experts dives deep into the realm of risk management for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). These enterprises often face unique challenges and uncertainties, making it crucial to explore strategies that can help them thrive. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur with years of experience […]
Australian retail sales for September have surpassed expectations, offering a brighter perspective on the nation’s economic resilience and its capacity to withstand potential interest rate hikes. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, released on Monday, reveals a substantial 0.9% surge in sales compared to the previous month, significantly exceeding the anticipated 0.3% increase. […]
Key highlights: India’s “India@2047 Vision Document” outlines a roadmap to achieve a $30 trillion economy by 2047, with a per capita GDP of $17,590. The document consolidates ten sectoral visions from multiple ministries, setting the stage for key sector domination, technological leadership, and essential reforms. NITI Aayog actively consults with influential figures and accounts […]
Many of us are familiar with the terms of service agreements appended to the software we use, but do you really read them? Or is it easier to just click through and use the app? Lots of us are also interested in using virtual private networks (VPNs) to protect our browsing and search histories, […]
Biometric authentication tools are gaining popularity as they bolster security across diverse business environments, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In this week of Tech Tuesday, we discuss seven biometric authentication solutions tailored for SMEs, each accompanied by pertinent details: greenID by GBG GBG’s greenID leverages AI-powered facial verification and an innovative liveness detection […]
Australian not-for-profit organization Banksia Academy, has launched a “Workplace Hub” aimed at providing support to women and non-binary survivors of domestic and family violence (DFV) within the workplace. The Hub offers a range of resources, including training, education, employment pathways, mentoring, and peer support, with the goal of helping survivors thrive at work and […]
CreditorWatch has released a comprehensive report titled ‘Navigating the stormy seas of the commercial property market,’ providing invaluable guidance to commercial landlords and investors to tackle market challenges and mitigate tenant insolvency risks. This in-depth analysis delves into the complexities of the Australian commercial property market, examining risks across major asset classes like office, […]
The rapid growth of online shopping has seen the retail industry undertake a series of transformations, and this year overall pre-holiday spending forecasted to be $66.8 billion, on par with last year trading boom. As we are heading to the most important period of the year for businesses, engaging consumers in the right way […]
Recent Xero data reveals the ongoing resilience of Australian small businesses despite a deceleration in sales and wages growth. Sales growth remains stronger compared to other XSBI markets. Xero, the global small business platform, has released its most recent data from the Xero Small Business Index (XSBI) for the period spanning July to September […]