“I’m very proud”: 11-year-old entrepreneur Angus Copelin-Walters wins best sole trader at the Australian Small Business Champion Awards An 11-year-old entrepreneur from Darwin has taken home the top prize in the sole trader category of the Australian Small Business Champion Awards in Sydney on Saturday. Angus Copelin-Walters won the Champion Sole Operator trophy for his […]
“Hey, what’s your password?” How to encourage cyber-safe beh
Business etiquette has one golden rule: treat others with respect and care. The same is true for encouraging cyber safety at work, on everything from password security to keeping valuable information such as tax file numbers safe. But how can you encourage cyber-safe behaviour at work without becoming the office grouch? The trick, as it […]
How to set up your SME to thrive in a post-COVID-19 world
From remote work and digital dependence to “Zoom fatigue” and quick business pivoting, the coronavirus crisis has transformed the workplace as we knew it. The twin impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on health and economics has made 2020 a difficult year for many. Our data shows six out of 10 businesses reported sales losses of […]
Social media activity exposing many people to cyber risks –
Nearly three quarters of people post information on social media that could make them vulnerable to a cyberattack, according to a new report from security company Tessian. The report, titled “How to Hack a Human,” found that 84% of people post on their social media accounts every week, with 42% posting every day. Many of […]
Aussie businesses urged to “step up” for the environment
Australian businesses are being urged to join the battle to promote a greener environment by participating in Business Clean Up Day on Tuesday 2 March 2021. Business Clean Up Day is an annual activity aimed to promote sustainability and environmental protection among businesses. It also seeks to help businesses demonstrate local and industry leadership, achieve […]
Positive thoughts in tough times
Last year as we navigated through the pandmeic, and continue to do so, through bushfires, through flood and personal loss we all looked for a hero and motivation to keep going. Last year a centenarian from England showed us the way. Yesterday, unfortunately, that person, Captain Sir Tom Moore, passed away. His words and his […]
Five COVID-19 digital trends for SMEs that aren’t going away
COVID-19 hit the ‘GO’ button on many slow-moving digital trends, many of which have changed the landscape for small business immeasurably. But which ones are going to stick around and become a must-have for all business owners? In this article, we’ll explore five digital trends that have emerged or been amplified by COVID-19, and why […]
New tech to help combat bushfires
The Sunshine Coast companies have collaborated to produce what is widely considered to be the most advanced technology designed to detect, report, and extinguish bushfires. Fireball.International, Helitak Fire Fighting Equipment and McDermott Aviation have pooled their expertise to design a series of Artificial Intelligence systems that collect and analyse data of ground-based sensors, cameras and […]
Allianz reveals how COVID-19 has impacted motorists
Australia went into lockdown when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, changing the way Australians used vehicles and roads – and Allianz has shed light on how much the pandemic impacted motorists. According to Allianz’s research, three quarters (74%) of Australians saw a change in their commuting times. Peak commuting times changed from 8am to 9am and […]
COVID pandemic highlights importance of risk management
The unprecedented scale of disruption brought about by the COVID-19 crisis has tested the resilience of virtually all industries and organizations. Many emerging markets – such as India, the world’s second most populous country – were hit hard, with the Indian economy shrinking by almost 24% between April and June 2020. According to the Excellence […]
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