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In recent years, a spate of high-profile data breaches has made consumers more wary of handing out their personal information online.

The boom of the digital economy has paved the way for Australian technological innovation to shine on the world stage, as local brands including Canva, Atlassian and SEEK power businesses worldwide.

It’s a well-trodden path for many founders in Australia: come up with a viable business idea, jump through the various hoops of keeping your startup afloat, and then turn your core concept into an established brand.

A travel grant could prove transformational for an SME seeking to grow their business in 2023 through the benefits of increased travel and face-to-face contact with customers and business partners.

When Rob Thomas worked as a fire safety contractor, he visited hundreds of commercial buildings to check that their fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems had been installed correctly and were being properly maintained.

According to a recent Cogo report, 75% of responding businesses believe that their customers are starting to prioritise sustainability over price, while a 2020 IBM study found that 71% of consumers say they would pay more for brands that are sustainable. 

There’s ample reason to expect that consumer spending may slump in 2023. You only need to look at the disappointing half-year results from major retailers like JB Hi-Fi to realise that cash-rate rises and inflation are causing the average Australian to curb their spending habits.

Consumer expectations keep growing, and businesses are responding. When we buy a product now, we weigh up not just quality, but social, ethical and — particularly — environmental responsibility.

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.

As SMEs transition to a post-pandemic workplace, it’s raising questions around existing processes, workplace culture and ultimately how we can be better.

We all use ‘embedded finance’ products everyday. From purchasing items on Amazon, to catching an Uber or using points to book a flight. 

With low business confidence, driven by soaring inflation, rising interest rates, and a looming recession.