The sudden outbreak of the Coronavirus has affected the entire human race single-handedly. Businesses are shut down, large populations in isolation, and the normal day-to-day activities are getting affected. With everything being eyed as the prospective carrier of the virus, the currency is also under invigilation. Because of this, the cashflow in the form of […]
How SMEs can secure themselves against cyber threats post-CO...
Time to revisit as working-from-home continues. Speak with the team at Austbrokers Terrace to add or update Cyber Security insurance. Humans are the “weak link in the chain” when it comes to defending against cybercrime. According to CybSafe analysis, human error caused 90 per cent of cyber data breaches in 2019. Because the majority of […]
Is it time?
It’s time for business to step up and lead us out of COVID One of the greatest investments any business can make is in its reputation, brand perception, storytelling and the relationships with its stakeholders, clients, and media. This has never been truer than today, at a time when we question everything put in front […]
Something to consider
A better managed contingent workforce can boost pandemic recovery Airline workers at Woolies, Scandinavian stewards heading into hospitals. We’ve seen a lot of unusual and quirky shifts in the workforce since the pandemic struck and we’re likely to see a lot more. Truth be told, contingent labour has been on the rise long before COVID-19. […]
Some good news for the future
T2, CUA, Patagonia and Kickstarter have all achieved success off social good – here’s how their strategy works In 2020, it’s becoming clear that the priorities of large businesses have shifted immensely. More than ever, businesses are making an effort to break the status-quo by using profits to foster their consumer community for the greater […]
Remote work creates host of cyber vulnerabilities – report
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting switch to remote work, has created new vulnerabilities for cyber criminals to exploit, according to a new report from CyberCube and Aon. The report found that remote work has exposed new access points for cyber criminals to gain entry to corporate systems, including domestic PCs, laptops and Wi-Fi routers. […]
Looking to the future…
Penfolds lays claim to producing the most expensive bottle of Australian wine ever. Its chief winemaker explains what’s behind its 176 years of success. 2020 marks 176 years since Aussie wine producer Penfolds was founded. Last week, a Melbourne-based buyer bought a bottle of 1951 Penfolds Bin 1 Grange for a record $103,555 – the […]
Test your cyber plan ‘like it’s a smoke alarm’
Australian businesses should have an established cyber incident response procedure in place and regularly test it in much the same way smoke alarms are frequently checked for faults, 360 Underwriting Solutions says. The advice comes after Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned last week that organisations are being targeted by a “sophisticated state-based cyber actor”. 360’s […]
The post-COVID-19 outlook for SMEs
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on economies around the world, causing financial pressure on consumers and businesses alike, leaving many SMEs fighting to survive. It’s important for SMEs across industries to start planning how they can take stock, recover and accelerate growth as we navigate the new normal, on the other side […]
Seven post-pandemic digital marketing tips no SME should mis...
Most small businesses have been experiencing major downtime as customers have been asked to stay away. Now restrictions are being lifted, it is the “What now?” question that has many of them scratching their heads. Whether you are operating as usually as possible or are in wait-and-weather-the-storm’ mode, this is a great time to get […]
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