Cyber criminals are exploiting out-of-office emails to scam small businesses
Something as simple as including holiday details in your out-of-office email could give cyber criminals an edge over your business, SME experts warn, as the methods used by digital crooks become increasingly advanced.
CBA wants urgent Apple regulation, direct access to iPhone payments as fees soar
The CBA has called for urgent regulation for Apple Pay in a Senate Economics Committee submission this week, saying time is of the essence.
Top tips to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace
As part of our latest webinar, Why SMEs should embrace cultural diversity in the workplace, we spoke to three industry leaders about the importance of having a diverse and inclusive organisation. Here, they share their best advice for how to make that happen in your SME.
Is your bank paying you the correct interest rate on savings? Data says no
If you’ve got money in the bank, you’re now lucky to earn anything at all. One in seven of the deposit dollars held by the Commonwealth bank (Australia’s biggest for deposits) is in a “transaction account” on which it no longer pays interest.
Commonwealth Bank unveils account ‘name and shame’ system to tackle email scams
Commonwealth Bank has announced a new security feature which highlights account names when users make a first-time payment, saying the addition will cut down on scams — particularly those using hacked business accounts.
Why SMEs should embrace cultural diversity in the workplace
Join our webinar and hear from a panel of experts in workplace inclusion and employee engagement, as well as a celebrity chef, on how you can embrace cultural diversity in 2023.
Doshii, Uber and CommBank walk into a bar… to fix messy ordering systems
Exclusive: Aussie venue management platform Doshii has partnered with CommBank and Uber to streamline outdated ordering and payment systems.
Four ways small and medium businesses can weather the cost of living storm
Australia is in the grips of the fastest increase to inflation rates in a generation. Weather conditions, supply chain disruptions, the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and international pressures are raising the cost of groceries, fuel and accommodation, while wages remain stubbornly stagnant.
The digital experience your customers expect
It’s no secret that businesses know they need to reinvent themselves digitally to succeed. But what to do first — and how to do it — may not be so clear for some.
Tips for starting a new business
Despite the setbacks of the past few years, the small business industry is booming in Australia. More and more people are striking out on their own and the trend looks set to continue.
COSBOA is launching a free cybersecurity course for small businesses, funded by Telstra and CBA
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), Telstra and the Commonwealth Bank joined forces to launch a free cybersecurity short course for small businesses.
Green energy dominates FutureBrand Index, with Apple pushed out of the top five for first time
Clean energy giant NextEra Energy claimed the top spot on the index, followed by Reliance Industries and electric battery innovator CATL.
