Accountants and bookkeepers are making hay while the sun shines in the lead up to tax time — but they aren’t the only ones. Cyber security experts are predicting an increase in scam activity targeting small-to-medium businesses over the next month as fraudsters ramp up their tax time scams. Large-scale data breaches have put downward […]
RACQ issues timely reminder to Queensland motorists
An issue which is not just happening in Queensland. We should all be making an effort and not just for one day. This Fatality Free Friday, motoring group and insurance provider RACQ is urging motorists to make a conscious effort to drive safely every day, following a horror week on Queensland roads that saw 10 […]
Australia, one of the best countries for business – FM Globa
Australia has been recognised as one of the best countries for business, ranking 17th overall among 130 countries and territories according to the resilience of its business environment. This was according to the 2019 edition of the FM Global Resilience Index which was derived from 12 economic, risk quality, and supply chain-related measures to address […]
Revealed – Australia’s top business risks
Damage to brand and reputation followed by economic slowdown and business interruption have topped the list of business leader concerns in Australia, according to Aon’s 2019 Global Risk Management Survey. “In 2017, Australian respondents ranked regulatory and legislative change as the top risk facing local business, something which perhaps reflected the level of change evident […]
The future of business
How emerging technologies are changing work processes Emerging technology is already changing how people work and the next five years is likely to see even more seismic changes in work processes. Organisations already exploring and implementing automation are one step closer to a seamless transition to the future of work and negating comparative inefficiencies and […]
Five ways your customers can help you get ahead
There are infinite factors that contribute to the inevitable success or failure of a business, but the secret to success may be right in front of you – and that’s your customers. My customer experience secret is a concept I call “customer advocacy.” This is when “customers go beyond brand loyalty, they go out of […]
How to keep your data secure while travelling
When you start to plan your travel contact the Austbrokers Terrace team. We are able to provide extremely competive and affordable travel insurance to make your journey a little less stressful! However, many of you are also thinking about how to keep your data secure whilst you are away. You may find this information useful. […]
Five tips for business growth in spite of the Federal Electi...
It’s been a good year for small business. Over the past 12 months, most have increased their revenue and customer base. At any other time, this would mean small businesses have a very positive outlook, yet many small-business owners say they’re delaying critical business decisions due to uncertainty ahead of the Federal Election. Given the […]
Is credential stuffing the next big cyber threat?
Brokers and businessowners are being warned about the rise of credential stuffing – an illicit online activity which could be the next big cyber threat to hit Australia. First coined in 2011, credential stuffing is the term used when hackers take a username and password, then run it through different sites to see if they […]
Allianz reveals “eye-watering cost” of cyberattacks
With cyberattacks getting increasingly sophisticated, it has become one of the most significant risks for businesses, resulting in “eye-watering losses” of as much as US$600 billion ($840 billion) a year worldwide, according to global insurer Allianz. Sinead Browne, chief regions and markets officer at Allianz Global corporate and specialty, said much of this loss was […]
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