Cars are among the most frequently provided benefits to employees. Unfortunately, if the car is available for the employee’s private use, that means that the employer will be liable for Fringe Benefits Tax on the taxable benefit provided, at a rate of 47 per cent, writes Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communication at H&R… Read more »
Public relations (PR) undoubtedly plays a critical role in building your business’s brand narrative in the media, one that is different from what your customer knows is your curated brand messaging (think advertising and product packaging, or your website and social media) writes Samantha Dybac, CEO and founder The PR Hub PR’s voice is… Read more »
Instagram today is much different from what it was three years ago. Organic growth is on the decline, which means you need to find other ways to expand your reach and engage with your audience. writes social media expert Amani Youssef. One way to do this is to really get social by following accounts… Read more »
Aussie-born global fintech Airwallex has dropped its State of Cross-border eCommerce report, revealing the payment and logistics trends and challenges facing both consumers and merchants online. The report spotlights the dynamics of cross-border eCommerce, suggesting there are opportunities for Aussie businesses and consumers when transacting globally. “ECommerce is more global than ever,” said Kai Wu, Chief… Read more »
Aussie workers are grappling with unmanageable workloads and a lack of clarity around their roles and responsibilities, according to a report from Asana. The findings from the State of Work Innovation: Australia 2024 Report suggest that the nation’s businesses, big and small, need to do more to ease worker overwhelm. The findings, from a… Read more »
Australian families are gearing up to indulge in festive treats as Easter approaches despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures. According research by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) in collaboration with Roy Morgan, Australians are projected to spend a staggering $2.05 billion on Easter goodies, marking a notable increase of 23.5 per cent from the previous year.… Read more »
Good news from the startup and tech sector off the back of International Women’s Day. Hundreds of Australian tech leaders have joined forces to produce a new resource, Addressing Sexism in Australian Tech & Investment. The initiative spearheaded by Elaine Stead, founder of Human VC, calls for the sector to take a stand against sexism,… Read more »
This International Women’s Day, as we rally under the banner “Count Her In – Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress,” it’s time for a reflective pause and a strategic pivot. The call to action is clear, yet the path to genuine investment in women remains nuanced, writes Cassandra Kalpaxis, director of Kalpaxis Legal. As a… Read more »
The latest findings from the Financy Women’s Index (FWX) reveal it’s a case of one step forward, two steps back in the journey towards economic equality for Australian women. Despite advancements in certain areas, the overall FWX score fell by 1 point to 75.5 out of 100 in 2023, signifying progress hadn’t just stalled;… Read more »
Small business owners across Australia are facing increasing pressures as new data from Xero, unveils a slowdown in the small business economy. The latest findings from Xero Small Business Insights (XSBI) covering the period from October to December 2023 indicate a challenging environment for small businesses, with the largest decline in small business performance… Read more »
Business NSW has teamed up with the NSW Government to sign a Charter for Small Business. The historic agreement aims to slash red tape, enhance procurement opportunities, and solidify NSW’s reputation as the premier destination for starting and operating businesses. The co-signing ceremony, led by Business NSW CEO Daniel Hunter and Small Business Minister… Read more »
The inaugural Workplace Engagement Index by Reward Gateway has dropped, and it’s revealed a gap between employee and employer perceptions, with close to half of employees feeling undervalued by businesses. When it comes to employee experience, 79 per cent of HR managers believe their employees receive consistent recognition, yet only five in ten (53… Read more »
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