The care sector is where Australia is facing the worst skills shortages, despite tech dominating the discussion
We’ve long been conditioned to think about the future of work as being all about tech, but no matter what the future of work brings, the caring economy will underpin it all.
Shopify Capital: E-commerce giant to offer loans of up to $2.5 million to Australian businesses
E-commerce platform Shopify has introduced a new business financing product to the Australian market, offering up to $2.5 million in funds repayable as a percentage of future sales.
“Own part of the game”: AFL’s debut NFT project sells out in 12 hours, despite reports of payment hiccups
The AFL and Melbourne-based Web3 advisory firm Be Media launched the Ripper Skipper 2022 collection last week, marking the debut NFT collection from the league's AFL Mint project.
Why inventory bloat is hurting your cashflow, and what you can do about it
Inventory bloat combined with a softening demand in the economy is taking its toll on cashflow and earnings at retailers in the US, and analysts fear Australian retailers face a similar fate.
Unemployment could soon be at 3%. Here’s why it’s not going up anytime soon
What’s driving this new ultra-low unemployment? It’s been harder for employers to get workers, because borders were closed, and because of unusually high rates of people off sick.
Why businesses need more than just insurance in their cybersecurity strategy
Businesses that are comfortable with transferring all risk to insurance companies have not considered the consequences of an attack or their networks being compromised by a third party.
Real wages in Australia fall by fastest rate on record ahead of Jobs Summit
Australian households are suffering under the sharpest decline in purchasing power on record as “sluggish” wages growth continues to lag behind skyrocketing prices for everyday essentials.
Australia’s inflation rate will soon be published each month. Here’s what that means
Australia’s consumer price index is about to go monthly, meaning Australia will join most of the developed world in getting an update on inflation at the end of every month, instead of once every three months as at present.
“Think of it as insurance”: As business scams mount, Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says it’s time to adopt eInvoicing
It is "critical" for small businesses to protect their payments with Australia's new eInvoicing protocol, Minister for Financial Services and Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones says.
ATO: Small business tax, cybersecurity and single-touch payroll top priorities for 2022-23
The ATO has today released its 2022-23 corporate plan to highlight its key focus areas and priorities over the next financial year.
Small businesses are finding it harder to build employee numbers than big business, Employment Hero data shows
New data has outlined how the labour shortage and cost pressures are impacting employers nationwide.
Australia Zoo uses carbon-negative blockchain technology to release NFT collection
The NFT collection is part of Australia Zoo’s 20th anniversary Wildlife Warriors project, with 100% of the proceeds going towards a range of different conservation initiatives at the zoo.
