Ransomware, phishing and identity theft: Five scam trends Aussies are falling victim to
This article focuses on the five scam types that have grown most in value since 2020.
“Hard economic landing”: Builders urge RBA to take its time on another interest rate hike as construction faces the brink
The construction industry is weighing the need to combat inflation against the likelihood rising interest rates will deter new home buyers.
As interest rates rise, here are proactive steps your business can take to improve the situation
The action your business should take in response to increasing interest rates depends on whether you have cash or debt.
Adam Schwab: BNPL has become an industry of meme stocks worth basically nothing
In five years, we will look back fondly on the BNPL sector much like we reminisce on the follies of the mid-2000s bubble like Babcock & Brown or Allco, or the dot com insanity of 1999, says Adam Schwab.
RBA hikes cash rate target 0.5% to 1.35%, matching market predictions as the central bank battles inflation
The Reserve Bank of Australia hiked the cash rate target 0.5% on Tuesday, matching market expectations as the central bank battles inflation.
What is an ‘employee’? ATO aims to review superannuation guidance after landmark court ruling
The ATO is reassessing six guidelines on superannuation and employment after a High Court ruling found a worker contracted by a labour hire firm actually qualified as an employee.
Explained: The support available for SMEs affected by NSW flooding
For businesses affected by flooding, there are several opportunities for financial help from the state and federal governments, as well as banks and telcos.
“Very real human cost”: As another flood crisis hits NSW, businesses urge a radical rethink of disaster support
Businesses, homes and schools in Greater Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters as another major flooding disaster hits New South Wales.
Female solicitors now outnumbering males in NSW, but gender pay gap still evident
The NSW legal profession is becoming more diverse, but the gender pay gap is still evident and women remain underrepresented in leadership ranks.
Three ways to stop Sydney’s flood crisis from happening again
Right now, attention is rightly focused on helping those immediately affected by the disaster. But as the floodwaters subside, we must urgently act to avert a repeat of this crisis.
Government sets 20% procurement target to give SMEs “a better deal”
The Albanese government says it will ensure small and medium businesses are awarded a greater share of Commonwealth contracts, as part of its commitment to creating “a better deal for small business”.
Crypto, NFTs and Web3: Digital assets are hot in Australia, so how can businesses get on board?
A platform where users can trade crypto assets alongside traditional financial assets is an example of the mainstream adoption of digital assets.
