Each year, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) publishes its insolvency report. For 2019-2020, the top cause of business failure was inadequate cash flow or high cash use in 51% of cases. 85% of failed companies had estimated assets of $100,000 or less, and 38% had estimated liabilities of $250,000 or less. The adage […]
Less than a year ago, the topic of remote teams and whether or not more companies should consider flexible work options was nothing more than an occasional conversation piece. Today, the majority of the global workforce (with exception to “essential” employees who are slowly reporting back to work in some parts of the world) is […]
For the first time in history, there are more people working remotely than in traditional offices. That is the new normal during the Coronavirus pandemic. Most employers and employees weren’t prepared to make the transition to this new normal and, as is anyone’s guess, that has precipitated many challenges especially to employees. Work from […]
Remote work has become the new normal for the majority of the global workforce. Many companies are now even considering a permanent transition to remote working, having now experienced firsthand the many benefits of such an arrangement, such as the absence of overhead costs that come with running an onsite office (utility bills, equipment costs, […]
For your business to run smoothly, you have to make decisions, whether simple or complex. And every decision you make can affect the success of the company in the long term. As an executive, you have to ensure continued operation and growth of the business, and this can be significantly more straightforward by using technology. […]
Looking to help your employees be more productive in the workplace? These days, there’s an app for just about any goal—including productivity. Things are as technology-driven as ever these days, so it should be no surprise that there are dozens of tools out there to boost productivity, from books and online courses to phone apps […]
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is a broad term for the various technologies that enable a modern business organisation to operate in the digital world. Equipment and technology that forms an ICT infrastructure can include computers, internet modems, screens, servers, cabling and other forms of digital communication technology. While being essential to many businesses, planning […]
In the digital age, every company has an online presence. In fact, most have more than one: a website, a slew of social media profiles, and a number of other virtual networking forums. But it isn’t enough to simply stitch together a few web pages and call it a day. Your online presence is one […]
In the internet age, more companies are holding personal data for customers, including payment details and private information. As time goes on, there has been a higher responsibility placed on businesses to safeguard that data and protect their customers’ information. Data breaches have always been a serious issue, but now they have the potential to […]