Recession stories

As small businesses surge in Australia, aligning physical branding with digital presence is now essential for customer trust, loyalty and growth.

CMO roles in Fortune 500 firms have fallen from 63% to 58%, with B2B companies leading a decline in marketing leadership amid economic uncertainty.

VistaPrint's 2025 SMB Report reveals that while over 65% of Australian small businesses face economic challenges, half remain optimistic for the future.

As Australia grapples with a cost of living crisis, Convincely CEO Pratik Doshi urges retailers to employ innovative tactics to draw in and retain customers.

Employment Hero has launched SmartMatch, a tool that delivers real-time payroll data, aiming to transform salary transparency for employers and job seekers alike.

AI, sustainability, and upcoming elections are leading topics in CEO discussions in Q1 2024, notes the latest IoT Analytics report.

Amid expanding operational costs, Australian fleet managers increasingly adopt GPS fleet tracking and other tech solutions, significantly reducing fuel, labour, and maintenance costs, the 2024 Fleet Technology Trends Report reveals.

Gartner outlines key trends in the M&A landscape, driving focus on tech opportunities, AI adoption and regulatory complexities.

Projection sees digital twin market growing at CAGR of 30% between 2023 and 2027, states IoT Analytics report.

Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.

Organisations that implement spend management technology sooner rather than later will find themselves in a stronger position to weather an economic storm.

Q3 2023 sees CEOs focusing on AI innovations, particularly Generative AI, and sustainability, says IoT Analytics.

Ongoing economic uncertainty has driven Australian organisations to explore new ways to improve their operations and maintain their competitive edge.

A recession, without a doubt, will cause disruption and with disruption comes challenges, including labour shortages, budget cuts and much more.

Data is at the heart of digital business, and managing data and related infrastructure with proper strategy and planning will be key to business success.

Mid-sized operators are emerging from 2022 with strong results, benefiting from flexibility, according to MYOB research.

The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.

The Xero Small Business Index fell three points in November to 116 points, driven by a slowdown across three sub-metrics.

As Australia faces recession, a shortage of skilled workers and a lengthy recovery, employers must see this as an opportunity, not just a necessity.

Software provider Apptio appoints Mark West as Regional VP for Australia and New Zealand to help firms manage cloud costs and budget waste.