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Contractor & consulting roles surge as global hiring shifts
Human Capital Management

Contractor & consulting roles surge as global hiring shifts

Contractor and consulting roles surge globally, with Oyster reporting a 46% rise in contractor engagements and a tenfold increase in consulting hires in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
SugarCRM integrates sales-i to boost sales efficiency & insights
Customer Relationship Management

SugarCRM integrates sales-i to boost sales efficiency & insights

SugarCRM integrates sales-i with Sugar Sell to help sales teams uncover revenue opportunities and enhance performance amid economic challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI
Identity and Access Management

Anetac launches Human Link Pro to combat access risk with AI

Anetac launches Human Link Pro, unifying human and non-human identity management with AI to combat rising security risks amid workforce shifts globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns
Customer Experience

Cost of living & supply chain woes top retail concerns

Retailers name the cost of living crisis their biggest challenge in 2025, with 56% citing it as the main concern amid economic uncertainty, says Fluent Commerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds
Online bookings

Business travellers opt for earlier hotel bookings, study finds

A report reveals that business travellers are booking hotels earlier, with average lead times rising to 17.35 days in late 2024, up nearly 7% from 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs
Workplace

Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs

Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

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Why you should skip Amazon this Black Friday
Supply Chain

Why you should skip Amazon this Black Friday

This Black Friday, spending locally instead of on Amazon could support your community and boost the economy on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.

By Maria Rosey • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?
Data Analytics

Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?

Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.

By Simon Geale • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Call for dedicated ministers as family firms boost AUD $1b sector
Clean technologies

Call for dedicated ministers as family firms boost AUD $1b sector

Australia's family business sector, contributing AUD $1b annually to philanthropy and employing half the workforce, calls for dedicated government ministers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
FloQast secures place on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list again
Financial Systems

FloQast secures place on Inc. 5000 fastest-growing list again

FloQast ranked No. 1503 on the Inc. 5000 list for the third year, highlighting its rapid growth in accounting software amid challenging economic conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges
Clean technologies

Australian business numbers surge 17% despite challenges

Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy
Partner Programmes

UK CEOs delay investments as trade worries reshape strategy

UK CEOs are delaying investments and reshaping strategies amid trade uncertainties, with 83% postponing plans due to recent tariff changes, finds EY survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Supply Chain

Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund

Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
European display market faces falling prices in 2025
Digital Signage

European display market faces falling prices in 2025

The European Large Format Display market is struggling as unit sales and prices dip, despite higher shipments; education sector saturation is a key factor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia
Unified Communications

SDEC and Kintone Southeast Asia advance digital adoption in Malaysia

Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation and Kintone Southeast Asia have enhanced their partnership to boost digital adoption among Malaysia's SMEs, crucial for economic growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Anchor raises USD $20m to transform SMB invoice process
Fintech

Anchor raises USD $20m to transform SMB invoice process

Anchor has successfully raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to combat late payments for U.S. small businesses, boosting growth and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers
Marketing Technologies

Kantar reveals rise in UK ad-supported streaming tiers

Kantar's latest report reveals a surge in ad-supported streaming subscriptions in the UK, rising to 31% amid changing viewer habits and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025