Small Business

1. How virtual offices are redefining work and wealth for Aussies in 2026

   Virtual office gives founders a credible business address, ASIC-compliant registration and built-in privacy without taking on unnecessary fixed costs.

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2. Successful business Heartful brought to its knees by malicious AI bots

   Despite having robust security measures in place, the cyber attack eliminated the average 20-25 monthly client enquiries that had been consistently generating income to fund Heartful's early operations.

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3. Holiday season poses high risks to SMEs

   BizCover data noted the Christmas–New Year holiday period is high risk for small businesses as theft, damage and weather incidents spike.

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4. ABS data shows casual work ratio trends downward

   In 2016, casual workers made up about 23 per cent of employees.

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5. Aussie cookie startup Brooki Bakehouse expands into the Middle East

   The kiosk will be open until January 18, featuring the chain’s signature flavours.

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