Optus outage: Federal government urges compensation for small businesses
Compensation for small businesses hit by yesterday's Optus network outage "has to be on the table," Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says, as entrepreneurs across the country deal with the aftermath of lost sales and severed communications.
Optus business customers urged to keep their receipts as outage continues
Small businesses rattled by Wednesday's massive Optus network outage should hold on to their receipts, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says, as mobile and internet services gradually return.
ACMA fires warning shot at Starlink for breaching advertising rules
ACMA has issued a warning to Elon Musk's Starlink for not adding an end date to hugely discounted hardware for rural Aussies.
Telstra partners with Starlink to provide connectivity to Australian rural business customers
Telstra and Starlink are teaming up to create broadband and voice bundle services to Australian businesses in rural and remote areas.
Optus data breach: Small business customers likely exposed to major cybersecurity attack
Optus has fallen victim to a major data breach, potentially exposing the personal information of millions of customers, including small businesses.
Is your website outdated? The top UX and web design trends forecast for 2023
We're more than halfway through 2022, and now is the time to make sure your web design and UX stands out against competitors in the new year.
SMEs have just four weeks to pre-register for .au URLs as business groups fear for those left behind
Small businesses have four weeks to register a new .au domain name before those URLs become available to the general public.
Dependable data issues raised again at regional internet review
Internet Australia says the same concerns about regional internet are being repeated in an inquiry every three years.
Big tech versus old media: When it comes to Google’s threats to pull search, SMEs are simply caught in the crossfire
"There are no good guys in the big tech versus old media fight. When the elephants butt heads, the ants get trampled."
The pandemic paradox: How COVID-19 has also created opportunities to improve how we do business
As we emerge from the COVID-19 economic crisis, some positive changes will help redefine the "new normal", says Jana Matthews.
Remote, but not forgotten: Eight ways to build a brilliant online workspace
Clear expectations, sweet rituals and even a virtual water cooler can bring the benefits of teamwork into the remote workspace, writes Venessa Paech.
Is your website optimised for COVID-19-induced traffic changes?
We’re staring down the barrel of a recession, and now is the time to be strategic and get your online channels in order. So, is your website ready?