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Australia’s biggest celebration of women in business announces 2024 finalists

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July 17, 2024

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Family-run businesses, particularly small and medium-sized ones in countries with strong property rights, are leading the charge in innovation. Legal protections play a crucial role in driving business growth and ensuring the survival of smaller family companies.

Australia

Despite rising costs and stagnant wages, Australians are still indulging in online retail therapy. Australia Post's report shows a 2% increase in online spending, with Tasmanians, Northern Territorians, and Queenslanders leading the way. People are making more frequent but cheaper purchases to save money.

Australian accounting and bookkeeping organizations are pushing for a renegotiation of industry rules imposed by the Assistant Treasurer, citing difficulties in compliance by the August 1 deadline. The proposed changes aim to enhance trust in the tax system, but industry groups argue for more time and clarity.

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Australian Economy

Australia's real wages have fallen 4.8% since 2019, a significant drop compared to other OECD countries. The Reserve Bank's focus on high inflation and interest rate hikes overlooks the issue of low wages.

Australia's power grid expansion delays hinder renewable energy connection, risking price hikes. Transmission delays could lead to energy reliability issues and increased costs. Urgent action is needed to avoid disruptions and meet decarbonization goals.

World

As political landscapes shift towards radical policies in the US and Europe, central banks face pressure from societal changes, de-globalisation, climate change, anti-immigration sentiment, and tech advances. The challenge of balancing fiscal policy and debt grows with big spending plans.

Bond markets are pricing in up to three interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve by the end of the year. Softer economic data has fueled expectations, with markets now fully expecting two cuts in 2024, potentially starting as soon as September.

Tech

After Google Marketing Live, the focus shifted to the Google algorithm leak. GML announcements were short on B2B updates, reflecting more Google control over advertisers. Challenges arise in long-tail searches and AI video production. Marketing strategies need to adapt to Google's evolving landscape.

Google Gemini, a multimodal AI service built into Google products, can summarize info and generate images. Users found it summarizing private documents, leading to concerns about data privacy. Google claims users must proactively enable Gemini.

Apple's upcoming iOS 18 beta promises exciting new features like customizable app icons and a powerful Control Center. Follow these steps to safely install the public beta, providing feedback to Apple along the way for an improved final release.

AI-driven avatars in gaming could change the industry landscape dramatically, leading to job losses and concerns about creativity. While some see potential savings and innovation, others fear artistry will be compromised.

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Michael Aram's journey from a struggling artist in New York to luxury home and jewelry brand founder was inspired by a trip to India. Facing initial criticism, Aram's persistence led to global acclaim and success.

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