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Reolink unveils up to 55% off smart security cameras for Black Friday

Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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Reolink slashes prices up to 55% on smart security cameras, including the Argus Eco Pro, in its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.
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Visa survey finds creators optimistic but need better banking

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Visa survey reveals 88% of digital creators expect growth, yet 62% still use personal accounts, highlighting a need for tailored business banking solutions.
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Australia urged to bridge research gap with better AI adoption

Tue, 11th Nov 2025
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Australia faces urgent calls to improve AI adoption and bridge its innovation gap, ranking 105th globally for turning research into commercial success.
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Australian small businesses face readiness gap in adopting AI tools

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Despite AI spurring revenue growth for many, over half of Australian small businesses remain unprepared to fully integrate AI into core operations, exposing a readiness gap.
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Supply Nation's festive catalogue highlights women-led Indigenous firms

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Supply Nation's 2025 Festive Season Catalogue spotlights women-led Indigenous businesses offering unique gifts across food, fashion, art and wellness in Australia.
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MYOB wins Australian innovation award for Solo app for sole operators

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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MYOB wins the Australian Financial Review's innovation award for its Solo app, helping 1.6 million sole operators manage finances and admin with AI tools.
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Small businesses faster at fixing cyber flaws as AI risk grows

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Small businesses are remediating critical cyber vulnerabilities faster than larger firms amid rising AI-assisted cyber threats, reveals Intruder's 2025 report.
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Dell launches affordable Pro Essential PCs for Australian SMBs

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Dell launches affordable Pro Essential laptops and desktops in Australia, offering SMBs secure, durable PCs with cloud-based IT management and sustainability features.
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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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AI set to boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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AI could boost Australia's economy by up to AUD $142 billion annually by 2030, driving productivity, wage growth, and small business benefits, a new report finds.
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Australian SMBs miss growth by skipping branded merchandise

Mon, 20th Oct 2025
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Despite 74% of Australian SMBs recognising branded merchandise boosts credibility, 55% still do not use it to enhance their business image.
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Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital to embed financing in apps

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Wayflyer launches Hosted Capital, enabling platforms to embed finance offers directly into apps, boosting revenue and easing access to funding for businesses.
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Ben Thompson wins EY tech award as Employment Hero grows globally

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Ben Thompson, CEO of Employment Hero, wins EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia award for driving tech innovation and supporting global small businesses.
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Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.
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SMEs urged to cut data & boost cyber defences as attacks rise

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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SMEs in Australia and the UK face rising cyber threats; experts urge cutting data and boosting defences as attacks and costs escalate rapidly.
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Cooee's Indigenous cookies to reach Qantas passengers nationwide

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Cooee Native Superfoods' Indigenous-inspired cookies will be served on Qantas domestic flights, reaching over 500,000 passengers nationwide in the next year.
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PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.
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KPay launches in Australia to boost SME payments & operations

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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KPay has launched in Sydney, aiming to enhance payments and operations for Australian SMEs with a USD $55 million fundraise backing its expansion.
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SuiteWorld: Bero's blueprint for startups in a tough market

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Tom Holland's Bero brewery is thriving with an enterprise ERP from day one, proving tech foresight is key for startups in a challenging craft beer market.
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Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR, eyes first profit

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Employment Hero surpasses AUD $300 million ARR and nears first profit, supporting 350,000 businesses with its integrated employment platform globally.