ERP to GC for SMEs: Odoo launches Queensland office as Belgian giant targets more small business clients
Enterprise resource planning giant Odoo has announced the launch of its first Australian office, promising to assist small and medium businesses with increasing their digital capabilities.
SmartCompany’s most-read stories of 2022
SmartCompany's two most-viewed stories of the year came within weeks of each other in the midst of our national airline’s winter of discontent.
Prepare for 2023: 12 steps SMEs should take before Christmas
Alongside carols, gifts and roast spuds, here are 12 steps for the 12 days of Christmas that business owners and managers should prioritise to get ready for 2023.
Preparations for 2023 are underway. Here’s what your SME can do to start the year on the right track
What are some trends that will fade away in 2023, and what should SMEs still expect to be a feature of the economic landscape?
Pallet shortage puts essential goods supply in jeopardy
Aussie SMEs are facing the possibility that a national pallet shortage could jeopardise the delivery of essential consumer goods to their stores, including groceries and food.
John Durie: COSBOA chief says IR reforms could represent a barrier to new jobs
The political breakthrough over the government’s industrial relations reform has left small business very concerned about the consequences, according to COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd.
Why small businesses should never onboard new clients in November or December
If you bring new clients on during the November to December danger zone they may not see the best of you or you the best of them.
Industry leaders unpack how the federal budget affects your business
Join SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating; Sam Allert, CEO at Reckon, Matthew Addison, Chair at COSBOA and Lisa Greig, Principal at Perigee Advisers, for the only 2022-23 federal budget debrief you need to attend.
The government must implement the tech and skills boosts ASAP to unlock productivity growth for SMEs
If productivity is Australia's goal, making sure every business is a digital business needs to be a major priority, writes MYOB's Helen Lea.
CSIRO offers free R&D support program to cybersecurity SMEs
Australian SMEs working on new cybersecurity solutions can access free research and development support by joining an online program offered by the CSIRO.
Cyber threats are more prevalent than ever before. Australia needs an “Iron Dome” to protect small business
A cyber “Iron Dome” should involve a layered cybersecurity approach that encompasses leading edge threat prevention, detection and response technologies coupled with elite security analysts and threat hunters.
Seven implications of ‘the war for talent’, according to a panel of SMEs
The staffing dramas of SMEs are well known. Speak to practically any business owner and they’ll bend your ear about it.
