Adapting in changing times
2020 is certainly not the year we were expecting. COVID-19 has affected family, friends and businesses in different ways across Australia, and the world.
Everyone’s on social media – and for good reason. It’s the best way to reach a wide audience, especially for new or growing businesses. It’s also cost-effective and easy to manage. But these benefits also come with risks attached.
One negative comment from a troll or keyboard warrior can damage a company’s reputation. And a poorly considered comment could even lead to a defamation case.
So how can you protect your business from these risks?
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2020 is certainly not the year we were expecting. COVID-19 has affected family, friends and businesses in different ways across Australia, and the world.
If some of the more popular buzzwords of the past two years were "flexible work" and "hybrid business", 2022's might be more along the lines of consistency and continuity.
Phishing scams have increased dramatically as COVID-19 has forced large numbers of Australians to work from home.
Logistics has become a hot term given the protracted supply chain chaos and recent shortage of the crucial diesel engine additive AdBlue.
A cyber attack happened once every eight minutes in Australia in 2020-21, compared with once every 10 minutes in the previous financial year.
Landlords' offers of rent reductions, rent-free periods, or fit-out contributions are handy sweeteners for SMEs looking to sign commercial leases. But these may be waning, with SMEs looking to lease 300sqm the lease most in demand across many sectors.
Transitioning a family business to the next generation can be rewarding, but it’s also fraught with risks if planning is poor.
Australia’s SMEs are navigating a complex environment in 2025. Economic volatility, regulatory complexity, and evolving security threats have created a perfect storm of pressures that test the resilience of even the most established businesses.
Australian healthcare faces a steep rise in cyber risks, growing in scale and sophistication.
Australian SMEs are discovering that cybercrime has evolved far beyond obvious phishing attempts.
Your business can change a lot in a year – expanding, shifting online, hiring staff, or upgrading equipment.