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Australians have delivered a clear verdict on trust, with telecommunications giant Optus being named the nation’s most distrusted brand in the latest Roy Morgan rankings. The telco overtook supermarket giant Woolworths to claim the unwanted title, highlighting the lasting impact that major service failures and customer trust breaches can have on a company’s reputation.

Australian tech darling Canva has found itself under scrutiny after being hit with almost $800,000 in ASIC fines for failing to lodge financial reports on time for two consecutive years.

Every business wants loyal customers.

Most people approach their career by reacting to what feels urgent. More meetings. More overtime. More applications. More qualifications.

In a world where consumers are exposed to thousands of ads, posts and products every single day, attention has become one of the hardest things for businesses to earn.

Luxury brands such as Chanel operate on a principle that feels counterintuitive in most industries:

There’s a difference between wanting a promotion and actually being ready for one. The mistake most people make? Waiting for someone else to notice.

For the generation that built social media, Millennials are increasingly the ones walking away from it.

So you’ve probably seen the headlines about ANZ removing “Respect” as a corporate value.

Some careers build your résumé.

Why This Matters The Australian job market is shifting fast. Automation, AI, and changing industries mean: Job titles matter less Skills matter more Adaptability is your biggest advantage This resource will help you focus on the skills that actually move your career forward in 2026 and beyond. The 2026 Career Skills Framework 1. Digital & AI Fluency The new baseline skill (like using email once was) You don’t need to be technical , but you do need to be capable. Focus on: Usi

Workplace relationships aren’t rare, they’re inevitable. When you spend 30–40 hours a week with the same people, connections happen. The issue isn’t the romance itself. It’s how you manage it. Handled well, it’s a non-event. Handled poorly, it can damage reputations, careers, and team culture. The Reality: It’s Not Illegal, But It Is Risky In Australia, consensual workplace relationships are not unlawful. But they can create: Conflicts of interest Perceived favouritism Team d

For a brand built on creating once-in-a-lifetime moments, this one missed the mark. A viral video showed a man proposing in front of the iconic castle. His partner said yes. The crowd cheered. Then, in a matter of seconds, a staff member stepped in, grabbed the ring box, and ushered the couple away. What should have been a lifelong memory turned into a global PR moment, for all the wrong reasons. The Reality Behind the Moment It later emerged the couple were standing in a re

For many young Australians, pulling on a guernsey in the Australian Football League isn’t just a dream, it’s the dream. Packed stadiums, national recognition, and doing what you love for a living.

In a move that signals where global commerce is heading, Etsy has announced it will ban all animal fur products from August 2026 . Not limit. Not regulate. Ban. And while it’s being celebrated as a win for animal welfare, the reality is more complex, especially for small sellers who built businesses around these products. What’s actually being banned? From August 11, 2026 , Etsy will prohibit: All products made from real animal fur Items from animals killed specifically for

Chargebacks have quietly become one of the biggest financial leaks for Australian small businesses and now, the government is starting to pay attention.

“No cap.”

Australia Post has quietly delivered something no business wants to receive right now: a 12% increase on business account pricing . And while it might sound like just another operational update, the reality is far more impactful, especially for small and medium-sized businesses already navigating tight margins. The Hidden Cost of “Just Shipping” Shipping has long been treated as a backend function. Necessary, but not strategic. That’s changing. For many businesses, delivery c

Running a small business means juggling a lot of numbers, but not all of them give you clear, useful insight. EBITDA is one that does. It’s a straightforward way to understand how your business is really performing and where your opportunities lie.

There’s a dangerous assumption floating around in small business circles: if the job gets done, the paperwork doesn’t matter.