Cybersecurity must-dos for businesses in 2024

Our experts share practical strategies to outsmart hackers and safeguard your business in this increasingly dangerous digital landscape.

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Maziar Foroudian
January 29, 2024

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As cyber threats become stealthier and more sophisticated, fortifying your digital defenses is crucial. Our experts share practical strategies to outsmart hackers and safeguard your business in this increasingly dangerous digital landscape. Let’s Talk!

Explore the best task management software for remote teams and small businesses today. Discover top-tier platforms that foster productivity, improve organisation, and streamline workflows. Upgrade your team with monday, Trello, Asana, Jira, Microsoft Planner or Wrike!

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Stunning new opportunities have emerged for Australian SMEs to outsmart larger corporations in staffing. Discover the revolutionary strategies for attracting top talent, promoting professional growth, and fostering a unique company culture in the competitive 2024 business climate.

Explore six business grants available across Australia that can energize your business growth. Discover programs offering millions and dedicated to industry growth, AI adoption, Indigenous businesses, research collaborations and more. The funding you need may be just a click away!

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Discover why Australian businesses should gear up for the new Privacy Act of 2024. Learn how these changes could impact you and why it's crucial to prepare a fit-for-purpose privacy plan with expert guidance to stay compliant and protect your reputation.

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Top stories

Small business leaders, startup luminaries, and advocates for local traders have been recognized in the Australia Day 2024 honors list, highlighting their positive impact on the community.

Discover the confusing and contradictory claims surrounding Anthony Albanese's changes to tax cuts, and learn how they could impact the cost of living and inflation. Dive into the details with economist Ross Gittins.

Australia

The Australian government's efforts to reform its student visa system are not having the desired effect, as visa application numbers remain steady. Meanwhile, Canada and the UK are tightening their immigration policies, putting further pressure on Australia.

Australian Economy

Recent tax cuts in Australia will benefit workers across various income brackets, providing relief for mortgage distress, improving sentiment, and increasing borrowing capacity for homebuyers. Read more about the changes and their potential impact.

Tax cuts are coming for 13.6 million taxpayers from July 1, benefiting low-paid workers and women. The redesign aims to address bracket creep and boost government coffers by $28 billion over the decade.

India

Experts are calling for income tax exemption limits, support for women entrepreneurs, and a long-term taxation policy in the upcoming interim budget. They also seek parity in taxation among companies and a boost in consumption and savings.

Investors who have been cautious due to the funding winter may start deploying capital in 2024 as they are sitting on $18 Bn+ of dry powder. Despite challenges, experts predict an increase in startup funding this year.

World

This week, the stock markets will be influenced by the interim budget, US Federal policy decision, and quarterly earnings. Analysts predict consolidation and volatility.

Hefei, a city in central China, showcases both the successes and challenges of the country's economy. While it has become a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing, a decline in real estate has hit local businesses hard.

Citi economist Faraz Syed predicts a decrease in headline and underlying inflation, which may affect further rate hikes. However, core services inflation and housing inflation pose ongoing risks.

China's economy, once on the verge of world domination, is now showing signs of trouble. Bad leadership and an unsustainable economic model are contributing to the nation's stagnation and disappointment. The consequences could have far-reaching implications.

Tech

The explosive growth of AI-powered data centers is taxing utilities, leading to proposed build-outs of new natural gas capacity to meet the electricity demand. Grid upgrades and investments are urgently needed.

Microsoft Teams, the popular business-communications platform, experienced an outage on Friday, leaving frustrated users taking to social media to voice their complaints. Microsoft is working on resolving the issue.

Online course creation is a thriving business, and AI is set to disrupt it. From generating course ideas to creating quizzes, AI can enhance the course creation process and drive business growth. Find out how AI can be a powerful tool for course creators.

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Experienced investor reveals the key reasons why startups fail, from lacking commitment to mediocre leadership, and how these factors impact long-term success. Discover the crucial lessons and insights in our in-depth analysis.

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