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Do you think you can spot a cyber threat?

Cyber security is more important than ever

Protecting your and your customers’ data from cybercriminals should be one of your top business priorities.

Now is the time to ensure you know how to identify and respond to cyber threats. Increasing your knowledge and awareness is the best way to protect your business.

Luckily, you don’t […]

eInvoicing and three ways it helps small business

Innovative small businesses are increasingly recognising the value of eInvoicing – the digital alternative to paper

Forget the papers piled in your outbox! Forget the PDF on your desktop!

The digital revolution is here

We’ve watched eInvoicing evolve into the critical customer tool it is for businesses today. Previously, electronic invoicing still required manual touchpoints. […]

Ransomware attacks on the rise in Australia

The Australian Cyber Security Centre warns of Ransomware amidst increasing attacks

Learn how to protect yourself against it and secure your devices.

What is ransomware?

Ransomware is a common and dangerous type of malware. It works by locking up or encrypting your files so you can no longer access them.

A ransom, usually in the […]

Farm businesses warned as scams targeting agricultural sector grow

Spike in scams targeting the agricultural sector

Farmers and small businesses in rural and regional areas are urged to be cautious, particularly when buying heavy machinery, following a spike in scams targeting the agricultural sector this year.

Reports to the ACCC’s Scamwatch show Australian farm businesses lost more than $1.2 million to scammers between 1 […]

October is Cyber security awareness month

Now is the time to protect yourself online

Throughout October the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is sharing guides and resources that will help you protect all your information from cyber criminals.

Update your devices and applications

Cybercriminals hack devices by using known weaknesses in systems or apps. Check your devices for updates, and

Businesses urged to safeguard digital identities

Priority access to .AU web domain names

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman is urging Australian businesses to protect their online assets as the cut-off date for priority access to register for their shortened domain name approaches.

.au direct has launched. If you have priority, apply for your matching […]

Reviewing business performance

Why just reviewing top-line financial half-yearly performance is no longer enough

In our new business world, annual reporting is becoming redundant because, by the time annual results are consolidated and produced, the data is already obsolete and the market has moved on.

In the changing commercial landscape, delaying indepth business reviews until the end of […]

Be alert as scam activity peaks during COVID-19

October is cybersecurity awareness month

Australians are being encouraged to be wary of potential scams.

New research has revealed that more than 1.2 million Australians have been scammed in the past 12 months.

According to a new study, more than 1.2 million Australians have been scammed in the last 12 months, with people under 30 […]

Scam alert: Self-managed super fund rollover

ASIC aware of scams targeting Australians to establish SMSFs

People are cold-called or emailed and asked to transfer funds from an existing super account to a new SMSF.

The super balances are instead transferred to bank accounts controlled by scammers!

Be wary of being cold-called or contacted from people promoting SMSFs, particularly with promises of […]

NSW Women in Business program

Online mentoring program helping women in business

Free online mentoring program provides practical resources for women running small businesses, micro-businesses and start-ups.

TAFE NSW will run the $7 million Women in Business program. The program will give participants access to training topics such as creating a business plan, keeping your business cyber-safe and leveraging social […]