The ecosystem of technology companies and startups stands out for its intense competition, rapid scaling, and an often cut-throat, growth-at-all costs environment. It is an industry that did relatively well over the pandemic, while many others faced existential threats under the cloud of a global recession. The imposition of remote work and the rapid… Read more »
The startup scene is unrelenting, with thousands of innovators and big thinkers competing for relevance and jostling for funding in an industry where competition is high and business life-expectancy is low. In what is a volatile industry, there are two ways in which these businesses operate. The first approach is more orthodox, marked by the… Read more »
After an entirely extraordinary 2020, the dawn of a new year brings with it not only new technologies, tools and trends, but – perhaps most importantly – new opportunities for businesses post-pandemic. For many, 2020 was defined not by the pursuit of goals set at the beginning of the year, but simply by survival and… Read more »
Whether it’s for personal or professional purposes, our reliance on technology has never been greater. From ordering groceries or joining a social media craze like TikTok, to running a business or simply safely visiting a restaurant, chances are you’ve become accustomed to uploading your personal information online over the past six months. While this reliance… Read more »
Technology has relentlessly driven the future of the workplace, even work itself. For most of history, this evolution of work has been natural. Natural evolution tends to happen at a slower pace as technologies emerge and mature, sometimes taking winding paths that may even reverse. All this allows companies and workers to adapt, sometimes over… Read more »
Occasionally, something seismic occurs that either entirely alters an established construct or rapidly accelerates a previously gentle trend. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has done exactly that to the world of work, forcing millions of us to set up temporary workspaces in spare bedrooms and lounges across Australia. Whatever our location, industry and business size, we’re… Read more »
COVID-19 will continue to present extraordinary challenges to Australian businesses and startups – even this week as Victoria braces for its second lockdown as it contends with another virus outbreak. When it comes to this pandemic, nobody was entirely prepared, but there are some businesses – with deep pockets, vast expertise and contingency plans –… Read more »
With remote work options becoming likely for many businesses in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, online business solution Zoho is offering small business owners access to its Remotely suite of programs for free until July 1. Remotely is a virtual collaboration and productivity platform that includes 11 apps: Cliq, Meeting, Office Suite (Writer, Sheets,… Read more »
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