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Preparing for the inevitable post-pandemic recovery is something that every Western Australian business is thinking about, and strategically planning for rig

The most significant insolvency reform in Australia in the last 30 years has been announced. On 7 October 2020, the Treasury released some of the proposed details to the reforms for public co

We're backed by a State Government who wants us to succeed, and in this case is offering SMEs up to $100,000 in cash out of a pool of $12 million as a Covid-19 Recovery Scheme.

In the digital era, no business can afford to be offline.

Why do so many B2B businesses fail in getting quality leads from their digital platforms? And what are the secrets to generating high ticket B2B leads? The answer lies in these 3 things... (Co-written with Dan Virgo)

With more SMEs and NFPs under financial stress, directors must be alert to the signs of insolvency.As economic activity ramps up following COVID-19, directors of many organisations are fac

Where an application is brought under section 447A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act) for the removal of administrators appointed pursuant to section 436C of the Act

The AICD, along with professional accounting bodies, Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and CPA Australia, have jointly written a new guide covering the unique p

At first glance, the concept of launching a new business during an unprecedented global pandemic may be a bit crazy.

Mondelez Australia Pty Ltd v AMWU & Ors [2020] HCA 29

Now is a good time for boards to review their risk management strategies, say Peter Deans and Anthony Stevens.Restarting business operations and looking to some sort of return to normal re

In a world where digital transformation is becoming pervasive across businesses of all shapes and sizes, connectivity is more important than ever.

Directors and senior executives should lead the discussion on the health and wellbeing of employees as businesses continue to return to their work environments, writes Denise Cullen.As Aus

The first time it happened was amazing. I sent a proposal to Mary (real name confidential), followed her up a few times in the weeks thereafter and then….radio silence...

With normal operating barriers suspended due to COVID-19, now is a perfect time to consider opportunities to innovate and evolve existing business models, according to BDO Australia's

A survey of members by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) shows that directors of NFPs are experiencing distinct pressures through COVID-19 and has underlined the need for

The chair of the board has two key responsibilities – to ensure the effectiveness of the processes the board oversees, and to create a cohesive board.

Getting through the COVID-19 crisis will require boards to be prepared and flexible, says Wesfarmers chair Michael Chaney AO.With millions of Australians out of work, many for the first ti

Recent events have confirmed that no workplace is immune from the risk of sexual harassment. It is happening, and every employer has an obligation to prevent it.

We live in a world that revolves around data – at work, at home and in society. Every business is now a digital business in some form or another, with digita

As Australian businesses continue to grapple with reduced revenue and strategic uncertainty, boards should be alert to changing financial risks.Coming on the heels of the

As we prepare for a return to the office, workplace culture should be on the agenda for leaders to navigate as part of the COVID-19 crisis recovery.

To say 2020 has not been the year any of us were planning for is an understatement, however it has presented plenty of opportunities for business owners to take advantage of in order to strengthen

4 hours for $20K? I must admit, it sounds too good to be true. And when I first heard about the Business Growth grant, I didn't believe it either. But the crazy thing is, it really is true.

With the whole world experiencing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Government of Australia has been doing everything they can to cushion the financial impact on affected busines

Perth has always been a great place to live and work. With the development of NEXTDC's new world-class data centre P2 Perth in the CBD nearing completion,&nb

The long awaited decision in WorkPac Pty Ltd v Rossato [2020] FCAFC 84 was handed down by the Full Federal Court (FFC) yesterday.

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, boards must turn their minds towards recovery and not lose sight of their overarching role and responsibility for effective organisat

Google Trends is an awesome tool that businesses can use to understand consumer behaviour. We can use it to discover trends that are beginning to boom, peaking or exploding.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Australian government has provided ‘short term regulatory relief' to corporations and related entities that are prevented from meeting requirements unde

It's tough being a small business with what we're currently facing in both Australia and across the globe.