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The Urgent Need for Small Businesses to Prioritise Cyber Security

Discover the alarming cyber security habits among Australian small businesses and the top 5 vulnerabilities they face. Learn how Small Business Australia is addressing this urgent issue with solutions and expert advice.

Cyber and IT Security Health Check

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Take proactive measures to safeguard your business and protect against cyber threats. Secure your business today and ensure that you are well-prepared to face the challenges of the digital landscape.

Protect yourself online when buying or selling a house

In light of recent publicity surrounding scams that are targeting settlement processes when purchasing a house or a property it is timely to revisit some tips provided by PEXA that are still relevant today about how to ensure you are protected from scammers.

Innovation drives growth for a Melbourne Jeweller

Read about how a local Melbourne jewellery business says that “Innovation” has been the key to their ability to grow and scale the business from its online beginnings in 2017. By embracing innovation, Cullen Jewellery has experienced an impressive 300% revenue growth year-on-year.

Making sure your small business is legally compliant

Reckon has produced a really informative article explaining the vital regulations around registrations, Fair Trading, employment laws, intellectual property, and marketing and advertising. The post serves as an informative guide for small business owners who want to ensure their company is legally compliant, avoid potential legal issues or penalties, and protect themselves, employees, and consumers.

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Legislative developments affecting small businesses

The Australian government’s proposed legislation to create a designated small-business complaints mechanism has been warmly welcomed by small-business advocates.

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence

The article shows how small business owners can harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to level the marketing playing field.

Want more insights into how to prepare best and utilise AI, then look to the Get The Edge Program available on the Business Advantage website, where a recent speaker at the Small Business Australia Conference held in late 2023 spoke about the rise of AI and how to best prepare for its increasing use and the benefits of AI for small businesses.

Communicating with your customers

The Business.gov.au website has a great resource that offers insights on effectively communicating with customers to enhance customer relationships. Key points include active listening, using analogies, establishing customer service standards, resolving disputes promptly, and choosing the best communication methods. The article emphasises building rapport and trust with customers to drive loyalty and advocacy for your business.

Current Events

The following events are a curated list from reliable sources. This information is supplied from our global Events page and will therefore hold dates beyond the date of when this page was originally published.

Title Type Date Description
MBN Monthly Networking & Catchup In-person Melbourne 10/04/2025 A series of after-work networking events featuring presentations on business communication and leadership. Complimentary for MBN members. View event
Source Pro Melbourne In-person Melbourne 11/04/2025 A comprehensive event for procurement professionals to explore the latest trends and innovations in sourcing. View event
AI Implementation in Business Brisbane In-person Brisbane 22/04/2025 This workshop is designed to give you the tools and insights to integrate AI into your business strategy, transforming how you operate and make decisions. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the competition or explore the full potential of AI, this training will help you take that crucial next step. View event
AI Implementation in Business Sydney In-person Sydney 22/04/2025 This workshop is designed to give you the tools and insights to integrate AI into your business strategy, transforming how you operate and make decisions. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead of the competition or explore the full potential of AI, this training will help you take that crucial next step. View event
SHE RISES Summit In-person Melbourne 1/05/2025 Leadership & The Future of Multicultural Women View event
Melbourne Marketing Forum 2025 In-person Melbourne 20/05/2025 Four times a year, Melbourne’s brightest marketers gather in the CBD to hear from the experts and connect with industry peers over some drinks and finger food. View event
Boost your Business with Google Ads In-person Melbourne 21/05/2025 Learn the skills and strategies to turn Google Ads into a profitable tool for your business. Don’t miss out! View event
Buy, Don’t Build: The Ultimate Workshop on Business Acquisitions & Growth In-person Sydney 15/05/2025 Join this high-impact, full-day workshop in Sydney to get insider strategies, expert guidance, and proven frameworks that will help you confidently find, evaluate, and buy the right business—without the risk of a costly mistake. View event
Beyond Bitumen Rally in person car rally Victoria 25/05/2025 After ten years of continuous growth in New South Wales, The Beyond Bitumen Rally has spread its wings, and the BBR Victoria Rally has been created. View event