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19NOV2021-FRI (copy 01)
Revolutionary startup harnesses technology to fight loneliness
Friday 19th November 2021
Australian regional businesses are booming
Square’s State of Regional Business Report shows regional Australia is undergoing a revival. The report shows regional businesses have processed 259 per cent more in sales through Square since the onset of the pandemic. Comparatively, companies in metro areas have processed 178 per cent more in sales through Square. The report focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery of small businesses across Australia.
Revolutionary startup harnesses technology to fight loneliness
When Mat Bertrand and Jenna Leo couldn’t find a company to provide non-medical care for their loved ones, they started their own.Like Family is a Sydney-based startup that uses technology to foster meaningful interactions between carers and people needing support, and tackles the loneliness epidemic head-on.id:2021-11-18-10:24:47:271t
Let’s Talk: Simple ways to make your business more sustainable
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP260) highlighted the enormity of the environmental challenges before us, leaving many business owners feeling overwhelmed and powerless to make a difference.Not so, say our experts who share their easy to implement tips for a more sustainable business, not just environmentally, but with your most valuable resource, your people.Let’s Talk…
Four ways to protect your small business from invoice fraud
Small businesses can take a number of steps to protect their business against invoice fraud and other scams. Here are four we suggest. Invoice fraud is costing small businesses big. In 2021 alone, Australians have lost over $12 million to false billing scams, with the average victim reporting losses of $15,467, according to Xero’s latest research. As scams continue to rise (the ACCC reports they’re already up 95 per cent this year) and cybercriminals look to new avenues to exploit their victims, small businesses need to take the proper steps to safeguard their assets.
A billion dollar partnership between Google and CSIRO for clean energy, AI
Google and Australia’s national science agency, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), have announced a billion dollar five-year partnership to expand cloud infrastructure, set up a research hub, and collaborate on national clean energy and artificial intelligence missions.
Super stapling: Here’s everything you need to know
“Super stapling” came into effect on 1 November 2021, so all Australian business owners need to understand their obligations.From now on employers will need to change their super and payroll processes for incoming employees to comply with ‘super stapling’ requirements.
Lockdown leniency over as the ATO resumes debt collection
It’s back to business for the Australian Tax Office (ATO) as it resumes debt collection in NSW, the ACT and Victoria. With COVID-19 causing unprecedented disruption, the Federal Government and the ATO have focused on keeping Australian businesses and individuals afloat for the last two couple of years.. Hence the ATO placed a long pause on collecting tax debt while states coped with lockdowns. With COVID now at a ‘controllable’ level around the country and statewide lockdowns lifted, the ATO began to reclaim a record $55 billion last week.
How to get the most from your money on Google Ads
Are you scared of committing budget to Google Ads? It’s daunting to push a campaign live when you know there is a sizeable budget behind it. When done right though, Google Ads can return $2 for every dollar spent in its platform, sometimes higher!To find out more about how Google Ads can help your business, listen to this episode of This Week In Marketing.
