2020 has seen us embrace new technologies to stay connected and aligned on business operations. This transformation was thrust upon both businesses and employees by necessity and demand rather than tested and organically accepted. 2021 will see additional changes – including technological developments – running throughout businesses as they look to make this year count,… Read more »
From droughts to floods to bushfires and COVID-19, small business owners have faced a tough year. Those with an agile mindset have been able to innovate and survive. But how do you cultivate an innovation mindset? And how does technology support innovation and boost business growth? Businesses flock to online Jon Manning, Economist at MYOB… Read more »
The PM Scott Morrison has announced an $800 million funding injection to assist businesses to take advantage of digital technology. At first glance, this seems like a massive digital push for small business, however, a closer look shows much of the promised funding has already been accounted for. Supercharged online database to minimise red tape… Read more »
Digital transformation is forging new pathways for small business owners during the coronavirus crisis. By arming themselves with the right tech, small businesses can not only improve efficiencies but rise above the competition. Here are our top five reasons why you should consider upgrading your tech to future-proof your business. Investing in new technology can… Read more »
Most organisational leaders agree that the rapid digital transformation seen in the last few months will change the workplace forever. However, any gains realised could be lost if businesses fail to look towards long-term transformation initiatives with a modern workplace in mind, according to Matt Goss managing director SAP Concur. While organisations have rapidly adopted… Read more »
In 2020, businesses of all sizes have faced challenges unlike ever before. As the world went into a COVID-induced lockdown, many were forced to rethink their offerings and day-to-day operations. For some small and medium-sized businesses still reliant on manual processes, centralised teams and antiquated ways of working, this has been particularly challenging, writes Andrew… Read more »
New research by NBN Co has found digitisation is a key driver for small business success. A recent survey suggests a behavioural shift to shopping online is driving a small business boom. The Behavioural Change Survey of over 1000 Australians revealed almost half (49 per cent) of respondents had increased their online shopping during the… Read more »
Global instability has given Australia an opportunity, and plenty of reason, to emerge from recession as a leader in digital, a Melbourne-based demographer says. With COVID-19 causing chaos in the US and Europe, distrust increasing towards China and nativist tensions brewing globally, Simon Kuestenmacher, director of research at Bernard Salt’s consultancy The Demographics Group says… Read more »
Over the course of a few short months, the coronavirus crisis has changed how we do business forever. The pandemic has caused a profound shift to how small businesses operate, thrusting remote work and digital solutions into the limelight. Millions of businesses were caught off guard by the pandemic, yet many were able to adapt… Read more »
Emerging data suggests the coronavirus crisis has caused a fundamental shift in how we do business. What are the trends you need to know about to stay ahead of the curve? In a matter of weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work forever. As we struggled to navigate working remotely with homeschooling… Read more »
The landscape is shifting under our feet. COVID-19 has accelerated the digital transformation we have been dragging our steps on. You have probably already seen the meme going around asking the question who led the digital transformation of your business with COVID-19 as the answer!,writes Sara Berry, founder of Marketing Sense. As a marketing coach… Read more »
Australian small businesses have been forced to adapt their ways of working and protocols in the face of COVID-19, as many have. But now, how do these organisations ensure they are set up to survive and, ideally, thrive in the coming months and years? asks Luke Power, Head of Small Business Australia and New Zealand… Read more »
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