Running your own small business means you get to call the shots, but let’s be real, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. One of the biggest headaches for small plumbing businesses is keeping the finances in check. You’re bustling as hard as you can on
Today people2people Recruitment shares recent polls revealing a concerning trend among Australian employees, with a significant number turning up to work unwell due to depleted sick leave and the pressures of the rising cost of living. Over 60% of Australian workers reported attending work in the office
At the bottom of the pay ladder, the retail and hospitality sector recorded the lowest hourly rate at $33.10; a monthly decrease of -1.3 per cent since April. This is aligned with a downward trajectory, recorded from the Index since the start of 2024, causing
New research conducted by recruitment specialists Robert Walters sheds light on the current state of salary discussions in the workplace. The latest study reveals that a significant percentage of workplaces, specifically 88%, discourage employees from discussing salaries with their colleagues. Despite this, 12% of white-collar professionals admit
Are you an emoji user? Today, people2people Recruitment share their latest poll revealing that the use of emojis has become increasingly prevalent, with almost 70% of employees using them. According to Suhini Wijayasinghe, people2people Recruitment Director, “Emojis can be a valuable communication tool in the workplace, but understanding
New research from YouGov, commissioned by Australia’s leading online small business lender, Prospa, reveals a depleted runway of cash reserves amongst Australia’s small business community. Forebodingly, over one in five (22 per cent) SME leaders surveyed say their business currently has no cash reserves at
Xero, the global small business platform, has released a new Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) report highlighting significant variations in labour productivity across Australian industries and regions. This report, titled “Small business productivity: Industry and regional trends,” follows the initial XSBI productivity report published in
A new financial year presents a chance for businesses to review and refine strategies and plans. While many organisations often consider lifting investments in cybersecurity solutions, they overlook the security of their own assets, leading to a security blindspot. As the number of devices and
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging small businesses to adopt eInvoicing as a more secure and faster way of getting paid. “There are real opportunities for small business in engaging with eInvoicing,” Mr Billson said. “It’s a great way
A new study conducted by online payments provider Pin Payments has revealed the biggest concerns facing SMEs in Australia and New Zealand, with cybercrime, cost of living and late payments taking the lead. The survey had responses from over 700 participants, who were either business
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