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.
Why Labor can’t afford to ditch stage three tax cuts
Ditching the stage three tax cuts would be a disaster for Labor and a welcome fillip for a divided opposition.
It’s eInvoicing Week, and the ATO says adopting the next-gen system could save your business time and money
The ATO and bookkeeping providers have hailed the launch of eInvoicing Week, celebrating the new digital invoicing process which promises to save time and money for small businesses across Australia.
The shape of Labor’s Jobs and Skills Summit is becoming clearer as business groups call for industry diversification and IR reform
With barely a fortnight until the Jobs and Skills Summit, immigration, innovation, and industrial relations have become major agenda items.
Australia’s top economists on how to best fix high inflation
Australia’s top economists are divided about how to tackle ballooning inflation of 6.1% that’s forecast to climb to a three-decade high of 7.75% by the end of the year.
Adam Schwab: Why Atlassian is one of the world’s most overvalued businesses
Atlassian now has a market value of $99 billion. Incredibly, Australia’s fourth most valuable business has become a meme stock.
John Durie: CBA sets sights on business sector as it battles with NAB for market share
The good news for potential customers is in a market where interest rates are increasing the banks may be prepared to cut deals to win your business.
Insolvency rates are returning to pre-COVID levels as extraordinary tax office leniency comes to an end
Business insolvency rates are returning to their pre-COVID norms, according to new ASIC data, suggesting leniency offered by the tax office and regulators earlier in the pandemic has come to an end.
“Costs have soared”: With cooking oil prices up nearly 70%, inflation is grilling Australia’s burger joints
With inflation soaring, fast food vendors aren't safe from economic pressures — and the humble burger may be one of the clearest indications of how sharply costs are rising.
Flora & Fauna founder Julie Mathers acquires Snuggle Hunny, takes on CEO role
After selling Flora & Fauna last year for nearly $28 million, Julie Mathers has now acquired babywear business Snuggle Hunny in partnership with Arcus Partners, and taken on the role of CEO.
Vac to the future: Privacy advocates accuse Amazon of buying Roomba company iRobot for data-gathering abilities
Industry observers say the US$1.7 billion acquisition of iRobot will add household mapping capabilities to Amazon's already significant data-gathering arsenal.