COVID-19 has brought a host of challenges for SMEs. From maintaining cashflow to deploying new remote technologies and environments, businesses of all sizes have had to quickly adapt to keep afloat during this challenging time. It’s no question that survivors of this turbulent year are resilient, but to ensure that business continuity continues long term, […]
Australians remain unprepared for bushfire season
Last year’s bushfires devastated thousands of Australians and cost insurers $13.5 billion in claims, making it one of the costliest fire seasons in Australian history. Despite that fact, millions of Australians still refuse to take measures to protect their homes, according to Finder. Finder’s latest survey found that 51% of respondents living in regional areas […]
Just a thought…….
’Tis the season for gifting – with a difference The COVID grinch may already have stolen the end of year party for many businesses due to restrictions on gatherings, but traditional staff gifts may also require a radical re-think. For most, 2020 will go down in history as the year we can’t wait to see […]
Bushfire season is upon us
Your guide to Australia’s new, clearer emergency warnings. Bushfire warnings will be consistent across the country and clearer about how people should respond under a new system in place from December 1st, 2020. The Australian Warning System will also bring flood, storm, cyclone and heatwave warnings into line with those used for bushfires, with the […]
How to formulate a secret sauce for your business, and keep ...
Most successful businesses have a secret sauce that gives them a competitive edge and increases their chances of success. This might be an insight based on data, or it might be a process, a system or a team of people that is difficult for competitors to replicate. It gives a company its unique value proposition. […]
As some return to working from home………
Securing the remote workforce – 5 new cyber threats Attacks are constantly evolving. Is your organisation keeping pace? The COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic effect on virtually every aspect of our lives. The way we live and work has been transformed beyond recognition. To put it simply – life on earth has gone online. […]
Fun Friday That’s Christmas sorted:
That awkward Christmas Day after-lunch slot when everybody’s slumped on the couch but can’t agree what to watch might just have been dealt with – thanks to a new board game from IAG subsidiary NRMA Insurance. Help! the board game enables players to learn about “real-life risks” without putting themselves in danger. “Make your way […]
Too many Aussies overlooking the economic value of recycling
A new study reveals that up to 80 per cent of Australians are unaware of the value of recycling to the country’s economy. Not-for-profit environmental organisation Planet Ark have released the research in time for National Recycling Week from 9-15 November with the theme “Recovery – A Future Beyond the Bin”. The campaign aims to […]
We remember – not just today, everyday.
Seven pearls of wisdom from Adore Beauty co-founder Kate Mor...
Kate Morris has spent 20 years building online beauty retailer Adore Beauty, from humble beginnings to the newest company to list on the Australian Securities Exchange. During this time, Morris has become one of the country’s leading e-commerce entrepreneurs, and has often been willing to open up about what’s worked, and what hasn’t, while building […]
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