Small business owners are being urged by the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, to be on high alert to the rising number of criminals who may try to impersonate their business or a government agency such as the Australian Taxation Office.
The incredible achievements of First Nations business leaders and entrepreneurs have been recognised in a celebration of hard work and talent at the 2023 Victorian Aboriginal Business Awards. Minister for Employment Vicki Ward congratulated the winners at the event, which brought the sector together to
With Christmas around the corner, VistaPrint has unveiled new research, revealing 17% of SMB owners are nervous, apprehensive (17%), and overwhelmed (15%) for the festive season. While the holiday season is a huge revenue booster for SMBs, there’s no denying it can be equally challenging with an influx
The startup world is both exhilarating and perilous, with the stark reality that up to 90% of new ventures fail. The journey from conception to success is fraught with challenges, including financial constraints, market misalignment, inadequate research, and more. This harsh landscape demands wisdom and insight
Australian Business Forum (ABF) is excited to announce the return of CommBank SmallBiz Week in 2024, Australia’s leading national small business event. Due to high demand, the event will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 28-30 May, 2024, bringing together thousands of business
Solar and wind energy supply has exceeded household electricity use for the first time in 2021-22 according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Luisa Ryan, ABS head of environment statistics, said: “Continued growth in solar and wind production means that, for the
Jobs in Victorian regional communities have risen to an all-time high, driven by a strong economy that is delivering benefits for Victorians in every corner of the state. Victoria’s regional unemployment rate was the equal lowest in the country in October, figures released today by
Victorians are being urged to be on the lookout for impersonation scams to avoid handing over their hard-earned money to fraudsters. With Scam Awareness Week starting today, Minister for Consumer Affairs Gabrielle Williams encouraged Victorians to be alert and aware of the warning signs for
With the festive sales season in full swing and school holidays around the corner, it is crucial for businesses to check their child employment obligations twice and ensure they are compliant when engaging younger workers during the busy holiday season. While the regulations on child
McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection has released the results of its inaugural Global Holiday Shopping Scams Study. The study surveyed more than 7,000 adults in seven countries to discover how scam messages and AI-driven scam sophistication are influencing holiday shopping sentiments. It
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