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Choosing the best laptop for a team is a heavy decision for any business. Take a look at PC Mag's top picks here:

The Best Business Laptops for 2024 Got work to do? Laptops built for business are thinner and more powerful than ever. Find your next mobile work companion: Check out our favorite business laptops, backed by our deep-dive reviews.

After navigating her small business through the pandemic, Sara Crampton was confronted with a different challenge in April last year.

If you've noticed almost every retail store is having a sale right now, it's because they are. Here's why Whether you shop in-store or online, retailers are ramping up sales to entice us to part with our cash. But, as spending flatlines, discounting doesn't appear to have the same effect it used to, sparking warnings of looming retail collapses.

Federal budget 2024-25: information for small businesses.

Federal budget 2024-25: information for small businesses | NSW Small Business Commissioner On Tuesday the Federal Government released the 2024-25 Budget containing several new measures for small business. Key announcements for small businesses include:

The average time taken by a business to pay back dues has been rising steadily, according to analysis by credit reporting agency Equifax, which is an indicator of financial stress.

Feeling the pinch: why are so many Australian businesses failing? The high cost of living and the ‘bullwhip effect’ have had a deleterious effect, particularly on food services and building, resulting in a decade-high 10,000 collapses

More Australians than ever are deciding to work for themselves—throwing their energy into their own small business in a bid for greater flexibility and control over their time.

15 Bright Ideas For Starting A Small Business In Australia 15 Bright Ideas For Starting A Small Business In Australia

A rate cut in May is not only possible, it may prove to be too little, too late.

'Did the Australian economy just snap'? It may be 'unlikely' but it's looking more and more possible A raft of official economic data suggests Australia's economy suddenly hit a wall in December. Is the data wrong, or did the Reserve Bank raise rates one time too many in November?

When Andrew and Kate Gordon embarked on a new wellness routine it sparked the inspiration for a million-dollar business idea...

Couple remortgage house for ‘crazy’ $1m idea When Andrew and Kate Gordon embarked on a new wellness routine it sparked the inspiration for a million-dollar business idea.

Some bosses are having their bonuses linked to being in the office — and getting their employees there too.

Why more employers are forcing staff back to the office after working from home Some bosses are tying bonuses to getting people back into the office. But with "work from home" the most searched-for term on job websites, the push-and-pull is a source of contention.

An indigenous woman from Central Western NSW has triumphed over adversity to create a booming business.

Shining brightly: outback women’s winner The Shine Awards, an awards ceremony dedicated to promoting women’s voices across Australian, has named small business owner Sharon Winsor as their overall winner for 2023.

Despite Optus working to restore their service that day, it dropped out again on Thursday.

"It just shows the absolute difficulty of a cashless society," she told ABC News.

The Optus outage has thrown our cashless society into question, but experts say there's no going back Businesses were hit hard during the Optus outage, with EFTPOS machines left out of action. As Australia moves further towards being completely cashless, experts say the outage isn't enough to see cash return as king.

Would you do the same with your business?

These employers have introduced four-day work weeks and 'can't think of a downside' A report by Swinburne University of Technology found 10 companies that trialled a four-day work week continued it after a pilot, with four organisations adopting the change permanently.

"I wanted it all – to have my cake and eat it – and corporate Australia was not able to offer what I needed, so I created it for myself."

The Rise And Rise Of The Powerhouse Women In Australian Small Business ABS data shows that 34.8% of Australian business owner-managers are female, representing a 46% increase over the last two decades.

A leading banker is calling on Australians to buckle up, with the current economic crisis only set to get worse – fast.

‘Crisis’: Bank boss’s alarming warning The boss of one of Australia’s big four banks is urging businesses to brace for impact, after delivering a grim economic outlook for the years ahead.

A former Biggest Loser trainer and her husband found their “novelty” idea blew up and it landed them a deal with Woolworths.

Bondi couple’s ‘weird’ idea makes $3.5 million When Libby Babet, a former personal trainer from reality TV show, The Biggest Loser, was asked by clients what healthy snacks they could munch on, she couldn’t offer much inspiration.

Australian-born gym franchise F45 has been celebrated as a global business success story, but the company now faces multiple lawsuits in the US, a stock price collapse, and a growing number of franchisees going bust or selling up.

F45 has lost more than 90 per cent of its market value and its franchisees are fleeing. What went wrong? F45 has been celebrated as an Aussie success story, but the company now faces multiple lawsuits in the US, a stock price collapse and a growing number of franchises on the market or going bust. Will the fitness empire weather the storm?

A small business owner has found herself embroiled in a legal battle with one of the world’s largest luxury conglomerates owned by a man worth $300 billion.

World’s richest man takes on Aussie mum A small business owner has found herself embroiled in a legal battle with one of the world’s largest luxury conglomerates owned by the planet’s richest man, Bernard Arnoult.

Two brothers were drowning in so much debt they faced losing both their homes and the family business. But then a “desperate” move changed everything.

Victorian company goes from broke to $22 million An Australian family business that had seen two brothers mortgage both their houses and borrow $500,000 was in “so much debt” that they nearly shut it down to go and work on farms.

Increasing profits going to corporate Australia have accounted for more than two-thirds of the nation's inflation problem, according to new research from the Australia Institute.

Profits not wages driving inflation, pushing RBA 'closer to a pause' on interest rates Increasing profits going to corporate Australia account for more than two-thirds of the nation's inflation problem, according to new research from the Australia Institute.

Since starting in 2017, Kellective by Nikki has sold more than 100,000 necklaces which are all made in Australia.

Brisbane mum turns sacking into $2.3m empire Nikki Kelly had dedicated eight years of life to her corporate banking career but just two weeks before she was due to go on maternity leave she was made redundant.

Free support is available through Workforce Australia to help your business advertise jobs, find staff and access financial help.

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Interest rates, the Russian war in Ukraine and a supply chain crunch are all blamed for surging inflation that is eroding the value of worker's pay packets.

But there's another element: soaring company profits.

'We've definitely got a profit crisis': Is corporate gouging the biggest cause of inflation? Soaring corporate profits are being blamed for fuelling inflation, as figures show companies in Australia are enjoying sky-rocketing profits despite the pandemic.

The rise in people taking on second jobs is not surprising, she said, with the pandemic opening several new opportunities for people looking to supplement or replace their job.

Is the 'side hustle' actually worth it? Side hustling is on the rise. But is the extra money worth the time (and tax) it takes up? UNSW Business School experts explain. 

Around $60 billion has been wiped off the value of Australian shares after US inflation rose faster than expected in August, prompting fears of more aggressive interest rate rises by the US central bank.

ASX takes $60 billion hit after US inflation rise sees Wall Street make biggest loss in two years An unexpected rise in US consumer prices sees global share markets take fright on worries about more aggressive interest rate rises by the US central bank. The Australian dollar plunges on a surging greenback.

“Trade between China and the United States continues to grow both directions and US investment continues to pour into China to the tune of $33 billion or so just last year,” he said.

Trade between US and China ‘continues to grow’ Trade relations between the United States and China are continuing to grow despite talks of decoupling, ANU Australia-Japan Research Centre Director Shiro Armstrong says. “Trade between China and the United States continues to grow both directions and US investment continues to pour into China to ...

REA Group Economist Angus Moore says there’s been a broader tempering in selling conditions as buyer demands have cooled off amid Reserve Bank rate rises.

RBA rate rises weigh on buyer sentiment REA Group Economist Angus Moore says there's been a broader tempering in selling conditions as buyer demands have cooled off amid Reserve Bank rate rises. Mr Moore said clearance rates the past week have been softer than previous weeks. "That's been a trend over this year, particularly compared to s...

The couple is among around 300 home owners left in the lurch.

What happens if your builder runs out of money while building your house? Oracle is the latest builder to "hit the wall", leaving more than 300 would-be Queensland home owners in the lurch. Here's the steps you should take if your builder runs out of cash.

If you’re coming to the CBD Business Expo in Sydney tomorrow night, come and say hello to Steven and Marcus, who will be happy to explore new opportunities with you and help create new connections.

It kicks of at 5.30pm until around 8pm, and is hosted at WeWork Office Space on Castelreagh Street, find out more here: https://business.cbdsydneychamber.com.au/events/details/cbd-expo-ignite-your-business-21-june-2022-420

Hope to see you there!

Farmers say supermarkets must pay sustainable prices for fresh fruit and vegetables and ensure it is produced by reputable growers as major changes are made to the way Australia's fruit pickers are paid.

We're going to see the true cost of food this month as fruit and veg pickers are paid minimum wage From April 28, changes to the Horticulture Award mean that farm workers typically paid according to how much produce they pick or pack must be guaranteed a minimum hourly rate.

Australian miners and superannuation funds have started to sever their Russian ties, as a global push to isolate Moscow gathers pace.

Australian companies and investors scramble to cut ties with Russia Australian miners and superannuation funds are starting to sever their Russian ties, as a global push to isolate Moscow gathers pace.

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet said the initiative includes four new emergency measures including a package for small businesses, commercial landlords and the performing arts sector.

NSW govt announces $1bn business support package The NSW government has announced a one billion dollar support program for businesses impacted by the Omicron outbreak.