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SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?
Small Business

SMBs are spending $7.6k a year on recruitment. Why isn't it working?

Australian SMBs spend on average AUD $7,600 yearly on recruitment, yet only 6% rate their hiring process as excellent amid economic struggles.

By David Holland • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale
Customer Experience

Australian businesses urged to celebrate milestones for morale

Research shows 79% of Australian small businesses linking milestone celebrations with better performance, yet only 21% take time to mark achievements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Global Stories

Inflation stories

The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories
Robotics

The cybersecurity imperative for smart factories

As Asia Pacific factories adopt AI and IoT, cybersecurity becomes crucial amid rising ransomware, with 21% of global attacks targeting manufacturing.

By Inba Rathinam • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs prioritise data access as overwork undermines decisions

Almost all UK and Ireland CFOs work evenings or weekends, with 25% prioritising timely data access over inflation and cybersecurity concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores
Cartech

Why Kiwi investors can't afford to ignore the world beyond our shores

Kiwi investors face rising risks by focusing solely on local markets, as a 10% NZD drop boosts returns for those diversifying into global equities, especially US tech.

By Michael McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
AI adoption rises as proposal teams fight economic pressures
Partner Programmes

AI adoption rises as proposal teams fight economic pressures

Rising economic pressures drive UK, US and Australian proposal teams to adopt AI, boosting bid quality and revenue despite tougher market conditions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Forget future-proof. Be future-ready: How AI is empowering procurement to thrive amid disruption
EduTech

Forget future-proof. Be future-ready: How AI is empowering procurement to thrive amid disruption

AI is transforming procurement, shifting focus from 'future-proofing' to being future-ready by boosting agility and resilience amid global disruptions.

By Hany Mosbeh (Don) • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
UK SME leaders prioritise resilience amid rising costs & budget doubts
Hybrid & Remote Work

UK SME leaders prioritise resilience amid rising costs & budget doubts

UK SME leaders focus on resilience and workforce growth amid rising costs and low confidence in economic policies ahead of the Autumn Budget.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Global volatility exposes intercompany risks in Asia Pacific
Supply Chain

Global volatility exposes intercompany risks in Asia Pacific

Global volatility is revealing key risks in Asia Pacific firms' finance operations, with fragmented intercompany processes causing cash and compliance issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities
Risk & Compliance

How business leaders can build resilience to capture growth opportunities

Business leaders can build resilience amid economic uncertainty by modernising finance operations, improving cash flow, and leveraging technology to capture growth opportunities.

By Fabian Calle • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Inflation stories

Webull Malaysia launches Moneybull cash fund with 6% bonus rate
Inflation

Webull Malaysia launches Moneybull cash fund with 6% bonus rate

Webull Malaysia launches Moneybull, a Shariah-compliant cash fund offering up to 6% bonus returns and instant access for investors with no fees.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%
Clean technologies

Smaller brands drive FMCG innovation as new launches drop 20%

Innovation in European FMCG markets has dropped 20%, yet smaller brands boost sales with new products that align with consumer lifestyles and values.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value
Amazon

Cyber Monday surpasses Black Friday in UK as shoppers seek value

For the first time, Cyber Monday has surpassed Black Friday in UK online sales, reflecting shoppers' shift towards value-driven and personalised purchases amid inflation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain
Physical Security

Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain

Canada's 2025 Federal Budget prioritises digital innovation and food supply chain reform to boost productivity and combat rising consumer costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline
Agricultural Technology

NZ small business sales show slow growth as jobs decline

NZ small businesses saw 1.9% sales growth year-on-year, but jobs fell 1.2%, with sectors like construction and hospitality facing ongoing challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Air IT Group focuses on automation to drive SME technology growth
Data Analytics

Air IT Group focuses on automation to drive SME technology growth

Air IT Group unveils a new automation-focused strategy and omnichannel platform to boost technology adoption and growth for UK SMEs facing economic pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify
Cartech

US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify

US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX's 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025