Which e-commerce platform is right for your business? Top factors to consider
The time has come to take your bricks-and-mortar business online, or establish a new e-commerce business entirely. Where do you start? Here, consultant Iain Calvert addresses some of the key factors founders should consider before locking in with WooCommerce, Magento, Squarespace, Wix, Shopify, or the litany of other providers on the market.
Australia Post’s new next-day delivery service, explained
Here's what businesses ought to know about the fresh Australia Post Metro service, how to access it, and the costs involved.
Cheaper energy prices for small business could be a phone call away: ACCC
Cheaper energy prices for small business could be just a phone call away, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says, as the cost of some electricity deals soars above the 'safety net' offered to energy consumers.
Consumer confidence plunges to GFC levels as crucial pre-Christmas trading period begins
Australian consumer confidence has fallen to levels not seen since the dawn of COVID-19 lockdowns and the depths of Global Financial Crisis despair, Westpac says.
Australia Post parcel shipping will become more expensive next month as fuel costs hit logistics providers nationwide
Small businesses will soon pay more to send their goods via Australia Post, as the service gears up to increase the cost of parcels, shipping bags, and other prepaid products.
A single scoop of Gelato Messina is now $6.20, and the brand hopes its social media strategy will sweeten the sour news
Cult gelato chain Gelato Messina has once again informed customers of a price hike, hoping an up-front explanation of mounting inflationary pressures won't leave a bad taste in consumers' mouths.
Builders call for support as housing costs rise 9%, while Jim Chalmers prepares to dampen economic expectations
The federal government should keep the Australian Building and Construction Commission in place and compensate building contractors for projects which skyrocket in price, construction industry organisations say.
Australian businesses now delaying invoice payments by a week longer than six months ago, report says
Recent findings suggest the average outstanding invoice is now repaid in 38 days, compared to 31 days in January.
Two in five Australian businesses expect to lift costs as inflation pressures bear down: ABS
The ABS says 38% of surveyed business believe they will significantly jack up prices in the next three months as inflation spikes.
Confusion reigns as angry Neto retailers consider switching providers
Confused and angry business owners are threatening to switch providers in droves as Neto scrambles to clarify how big its price increase will be.
“Gouged”: Angry retailers threaten ACCC complaints over Neto price hikes
Software provider Neto has gone cap in hand to customers to stem losses, a move that's made many of its clients angry and prompted others to defend them.
Fear for independent service stations as thousands sign up for nationwide fuel station boycott amid spike in petrol prices
There is fear that independent fuel retailers will suffer the most if consumers boycott in protest over petrol prices.