Agile or Fragile? Why Australia Needs a Think Small Business First Regulation Revolution
Australia is losing billions in productivity and competitiveness to a quiet enemy: over-regulation. This article argues for a think small business first regulation policy, anchored in the Small Business Charter of Australia, to replace red tape with wise guidance, targeted enforcement and genuine support for enterprise.
Are Australia’s New Workplace Laws Built on Distrust of Small Business Owners?
In just 18 months, a dense web of new rules has landed on local operators already stretched by inflation, staff shortages and rising costs. The regulatory burden on Australian small businesses is growing at the very moment the economy needs them most, and many owners are beginning to ask a blunt question: are these laws really about safety and fairness, or are they built on quiet distrust?
Australia’s Award Maze Is Officially Broken When Even Canberra Cannot Pay People Correctly
Australia’s modern awards were meant to protect workers. Instead, they have become a maze that even large corporations and government agencies cannot navigate. It is time to move to a truly simplified award system that reflects how people actually work and get paid, not how industries once lobbied.
Australia’s 2026 Business Trends: The Calm Is Not Coming, So Your Strategy Has To
2025 delivered a masterclass in volatility, from shifting demand to stubborn cost pressures and fast-moving technology. The good news is that the 2026 business trends in Australia are readable, if you know what to look for. Here is a practical, Australian-made playbook to protect margin, lift productivity, and grow with confidence.
Pragmatism Wins: How Australian Businesses Turn AI Hype Into Real Results
Australian organisations are moving beyond experiments. This article shows how Australian businesses across all sectors and sizes can scale value, manage risk, and boost productivity with pragmatic AI.
Stop Self-Sabotage: Turn Every Lead Into Money in the Bank
Winning work is hard. Losing time and cash to clunky admin is optional. This guide shows how to design an automated business process that captures leads, books jobs, issues invoices with timely reminders, and keeps clients returning. Plain English, practical steps, and a sharp focus on simplification, speed, and cash flow.
Seeing the Wrong Picture: What Most Business Owners Miss When Reviewing Their Performance
Business owners aren’t short on data, but many are missing what matters most. Discover what most business owners miss when reviewing their performance and how to shift from surface-level tracking to strategic insight.
Navigating Economic Uncertainty: A Roadmap for Australian Small Businesses
Discover how global economic shifts and local consumer sentiment are reshaping Australian small businesses. Equip yourself with actionable insights and strategies to thrive amidst uncertainty.
The Hidden Cost of Success: How Leadership Burnout is Crippling Australia’s Small Business Sector
Leadership burnout is rising fast across Australia’s small business sector. This article unpacks what it looks like, what causes it, and how SME leaders can protect themselves and their teams before the damage becomes irreversible.
From Centre to the Edges: A Practical Guide to the Political Left to Right Scale for Australian Business
We hear “far left” and “far right” every day. This guide starts in the middle, explains each step to the edges, and shows what the political left-to-right scale means for Australian enterprises of all sizes.
Critical minerals deal or commercial colonisation?
Australia and the United States have formalised a multi-billion-dollar arrangement to boost mining, refining and magnet materials. This guide sets out what has changed, what may come next, how it compares with China’s approach, and how Australian enterprises can position to win contracts and long-term customers.
Risk-Proof Your Board: The Australian Playbook For A Volatile Decade
Australian enterprises face a new normal of compounding shocks. This playbook shows how board risk preparedness builds resilience, protects value and accelerates recovery across organisations of every size.