RUTH THOMAS _ Writer & Media Specialist

SMH • 18th September 2022

Grocery price rise: Chicken, dairy, veggie prices predicted to rise again as another La Nina forecast

Australians have been warned to get used to food shortages, with experts predicting more price rises for grocery staples such as chicken, dairy products, oils and leafy vegetables as another La Nina event is forecast, threatening to result in bare...

Startup Daily • 5th September 2022

Australia bumps up tech jobs migration with 6,800 more places

The Australia government will offer 6,800 extra permanent migration places for tech sector workers as part of a major boost to migration this financial year. Immigration, citizenship and multicultural affairs minister Andrew Giles announced the...

Kochie's Business Builders • 5th September 2022

Why we need to reinvent 'work' in the age of quiet quitting and great resignations

While this year has brought many challenges it has also created a new era of employee positivity, writes Chris Dahl, co-CEO at Pin Payments. As seen with the quiet quitting movement and great resignation, the concept of work needs...

SmartCompany • 30th August 2022

The Jobs Summit must deliver a solution for struggling food and hospitality businesses

Labour shortages are the biggest issue affecting hospitality and food businesses right now. However, these industries will not survive if the government does not seriously address migration caps in its upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit on September 1...

NZ Business • 23rd August 2022

Aussie payment provider expands to NZ

Australia’s online payments provider Pin Payments has recently expanded its offering to New Zealand SMBs. The strategic expansion comes less than two years after the Melbourne-based startup was acquired by global payments unicorn Checkout.com, which...

SmartCompany • 9th August 2022

Four female business leaders reflect on resilience in the face of adversity in 2022

The last two years have undeniably been some of the most difficult to date in business. The pandemic, climate crisis, Ukraine War and recent impending recession has made staying afloat as an entrepreneur incredibly challenging. In particular, female...

Daily Telegraph • 3rd August 2022

Data exposes staggering supermarket inflation

Don't miss out on the headlines from Economy. Followed categories will be added to My News. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the price of food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by 5.9 per cent in the last year due to high freight...

SmartCompany • 25th July 2022

How to design business refunds that maintain customer satisfaction

Since the pandemic, many businesses have been hit with the sting of event cancellations, refunds and cash flow issues. Despite being two years in, the refund wave is showing no signs of stopping. In fact, many Australians are still chasing tens of...

Dynamic Business • 14th October 2021

What gender equality looks like for female business leaders in 2021

Gender equality within the workplace is an issue we are continually striving to improve, with movements like #Metoo highlighting its importance. Despite this, an imbalance still exists, one which women work against every day to achieve the same...

Dynamic Business • 14th October 2021

Let’s Talk: Top e-commerce tips

For many SMEs, online sales have been the difference between surviving the pandemic and being unable to continue trading. Australian e-commerce reached a record high in 2020, and with Australia Post reporting that sales were equally strong for the...

Dynamic Business • 14th October 2021

Let’s Talk: Sales and Marketing - What is producing results post-COVID-19?

The COVID-19 pandemic changed consumer behaviour forever, and savvy marketers were quick to respond. Old-fashioned values like trust, connection, generosity, and story-telling came to the fore, but digital technology delivered the personalised...

Triple R • 14th October 2021

Programs: Byte Into IT – 14 July 2021, Byte Into IT — Triple R 102.7FM, Melbourne Independent Radio

An episode of Byte Into IT∙Aired on 14 July 2021∙Presented by Vanessa Toholka, Warren Davies and Laura Summers Dr Diana Bossio discusses new research into social media. Plus, Pin Payments founder Grant Bissett joins the show.

14th October 2021

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Dynamic Business • 14th October 2021

Let’s Talk: Starting a business post-COVID-19? Here’s what to consider

Starting a new business is always risky. It is estimated one in three Australian small businesses fail in their first year of operation, yet inspired ideas, clever marketing and entrepreneurial dedication create successful businesses even in the most...

Dynamic Business • 14th October 2021

Let’s Talk: Has digital killed traditional advertising and media?

Digital technology has changed our world. It has altered how we access news, entertainment and information, our work patterns, and our communication channels. How we buy and sell. So, as digital advertising and media continue to grow, have their...

14th October 2021

Aus Business Show: Monday 26 April on ausbiz

The latest in startup and tech news from Australia, featuring the world's leading investors and founders. This episode features Santosh Devaraj, Ricky Robinson, Gavin Appel, Chris Dahl and Jonathon Quigley.

Dynamic Business • 22nd September 2021

How to pandemic-proof your business payments

The last year has seen the financial sector and the economy change dramatically as businesses across the globe shift to a digital-first approach. The payments landscape, which for centuries was dictated by cash, is no exception. It’s been an...

Kochie's Business Builders • 5th September 2021

Try these seven tips to safeguard your business from fraud and scams

Fraud is one of those terms no-one likes to hear in business, but the reality is it exists, and it’s your job to put the correct measures in place to protect your business. However, knowing where to start, when it comes to safeguarding your business,...

XU Magazine • 17th August 2021

Future Proofing Your Small Business - XU Hub

The impacts of the global pandemic have been far-reaching, both from a cultural and business standpoint, and small businesses owners have been forced to adapt to survive. The snap transition to digital last year resulted in many businesses being...

Startup Daily • 7th July 2021

Sydney startup leaders respond to the city's extended lockdown

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian extended Sydney’s two-week lockdown for another week to midnight, Friday, July 16, today as the focus for COVID-19 infections shifted from Sydney’s eastern suburbs to the city’s southwest There were 27 new COVID-19...