Business
The redundancy checklist
8 May
Facing redundancy can be a challenging and emotional experience. Itâs important to take a calm and considered approach to ensure you make the best financial decisions for your future. A qualified financial adviser can assist you in navigating...[Read More]
Navigating a career change with financial confidence
1 May
Changing careers is a significant life decision, one that can bring excitement, new opportunities, and challenges. Whether youâre pursuing a long-held passion, seeking better work-life balance, or adapting to new life circumstances, the...[Read More]
Remote work saving time and money with benefits for all
30 April
Australians who work from home have cut their commutes while increasing their working hours and saving money. The COVID-19 pandemic forced those who could to set up home offices and work remotely as lockdowns were implemented across the world. Five...[Read More]
Penalty rates see hospitality sector âhaemorrhageâ
30 April
The hospitality industry has defended surcharges on weekends and public holidays to help businesses cope with spiralling costs. In 2025, one in 11 hospitality businesses, a record 9.3 per cent, closed in the 12 months to February, CreditorWatch...[Read More]
10 Cybersecurity strategies for small businesses in the digital age
24 April
Integrating cybersecurity into the fabric of small business operations requires both strategic planning and practical measures.  Here are the top 10 tips to fortify small businesses against cyber threats, underscoring the necessity for...[Read More]
Jobs market strong but Trump tariff bomb yet to explode
23 April
Global headwinds stirred by âerraticâ US policy decisions could still hit the Australian jobs market despite latest figures showing only a small uptick in unemployment. About 30,000 jobs were created in March after a shock 53,000 slump in...[Read More]
Call for workplace change to drive electric car take-up
23 April
The key to enticing employees back to the office may be the same thing that encourages more people to use an electric car, a study suggests. The Electric Vehicle Council released the findings on workplace vehicle charging on Thursday and called for...[Read More]
Small business owners too overwrought for mental health
23 April
Small business owners simply donât have time for mental health. Theyâre head of operations, head of marketing, head of sales. They keep customers happy and suppliers and overheads paid, and complete an average of 15 hours of government paperwork...[Read More]
Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave
16 April
Australia loses more than $21 billion in productivity every year due to absenteeism but providing workers with one day of reproductive leave a month would significantly mitigate this economic cost. A report into the costs and benefits of...[Read More]
Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss
16 April
Womenâs participation in the Australian economy has been remarkably transformed in the past 40 years but more progress is needed, the head of the central bank says. Michele Bullock made history in 2023 when she became the first woman appointed...[Read More]
Big bite on spending swallows up hospitality businesses
16 April
Nearly one in 10 hospitality and food services businesses closed in the past year, as cost pressures force Australians to rein in spending. A record-high 9.4 per cent of food service and hospitality businesses shut their doors in the year to March,...[Read More]
Social media and free speech: where the legal boundaries are being tested
10 April
Social media has revolutionised how we communicate, offering a global platform for individuals to share opinions, challenge authority, and connect with others instantly. However, while platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and...[Read More]
What does ethical investing mean and how does it relate to ESG investing?
10 April
Investing is typically perceived as a wealthy-only pastime with no regard for the environment or social issues. However, that is not always the case, and the old mindset of making money for its own sake doesnât need to stay. Â People have become...[Read More]
Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener
9 April
Small businesses are being tempted with a $20,000 sweetener to re-elect Labor, but the offering still falls short of the coalition pitch to traders. Labor has vowed to extend the instant asset write-off â which allows businesses and tradies with a...[Read More]
Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race
9 April
Australiaâs energy, healthcare and transport industries are among the most vulnerable to cyber attacks, tests by ethical hackers reveal, and artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous strikes against them. Internet security firm...[Read More]