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As the holidays near, VistaPrint reveals research on SMB strategies for success amid rising consumer demand.

Dynamic Business interviewed Cass Wingrove, the founder of Nourish. Check out this week’s edition of Founder Friday for the full story.

Here are a few common scams which utilise AI, and several ways to prepare and prevent an attack on your business.

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New research reveals that 85% of Australia’s 2.3 million small businesses are unaware of the pending changes to the Privacy Act.

Almost two-thirds of Aussies have cash or store vouchers at the top of their Christmas wish list this year.

Businesses that don’t analyse their revenue models regularly risk losing market share to more agile competitors.

Here’s a recap of recent funding developments from Australia, India, the US and beyond.

Elizabeth Carroll, Partner at Holding Redlich, explores the potential impact on organizations, particularly those dealing with sensitive health information.

Here are the anticipated changes to the skilled migration program, including employer sponsored visas.

Top stories

Get ahead of the game with these 12 marketing trends to watch out for in 2024. From TikTok's influence to in-house creative agencies, discover what strategies will shape the future of marketing.

Companies in Australia, from airlines to insurers, are rushing to update their contracts as new laws crack down on unfair terms. The changes could lead to substantial penalties for businesses.

Australia

The Australian government faces pressure to scrap a gas industry "code of conduct" that it introduced to address pricing concerns, as gas fields in Bass Strait continue to decline.

Australian economy

The recent spike in core inflation in Australia is setting the country apart from others, causing concerns for households and businesses. Read more about the possible impact and upcoming economic data.

Increasing market concentration in Australia is causing concern as larger companies monopolize industries, leading to higher prices, weaker wages, and less innovation. The government is considering reforms to address the issue.

World

A Virgin Atlantic flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel is set to take off, aiming to demonstrate the possibility of greener flying and the UK's commitment to "jet zero" goals. Critics, however, question the long-term viability and sustainability of these alternative fuels.

New data reveals that the UK needs to install over 100km of electric cabling every day until 2040 to meet climate goals, creating both opportunities and challenges for infrastructure development.

Illinois is launching the Back to Business New Business Grant Program to support businesses that started during the pandemic. Grants of $5,000 to $30,000 will be provided to eligible small businesses.

Tech

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, is facing legal action from 33 states after it reportedly disabled only a fraction of the 1.1 million accounts of users under the age of 13 that had been reported to it since 2019.

The fallout from Elon Musk's controversial tweets and an influx of hateful content on X, formerly Twitter, has resulted in a potential loss of $75 million in ad money by 2023. Major companies are already pulling out. Even Paris Hilton's company is reconsidering its partnership.

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