As we know, it’s been a challenging two years for many businesses in Victoria. The good news is there is a range of assistance available through various State or Commonwealth programs to help your business as we move out of the pandemic.

Entrepreneur and founder of JSHealth, Jessica Sepel, has told the Victorian Chamber’s annual women in business luncheon how she built her wellness empire.

Start the new year by taking advantage of a range of government grants, funding, incentives and support services to boost your business.

Your business could benefit from the many grants and assistance programs available to help local exporters grow and sell their products globally.

Pitcher Partners Business Radar report has shown that business leaders may overestimate their organisation’s preparedness for a cyber-attack or data breach, potentially leading to underestimation of the risks they face.

Privacy Awareness Week (1 to 7 May 2023) is a global campaign that highlights the importance of online privacy and protecting all personal information.

The .au domain has recently been recognised as one of the most popular and trusted domains globally, despite Australia’s relatively small population.

In 2022, Australians reported losses of more than $80 million to scams initiated on social media alone, up from reported losses of $56 million in 2021 and $27 million in 2020.

In 2023, one thing is undeniable: the future is digital. Right now, research shows that 64 per cent of all Australians use digital skills in their jobs. Within the next five years, that number is expected to grow to 90 per cent.  

With an increase in the volume and sophistication of cyber incidents, it’s never been more important for Australian businesses to strengthen their security.

A new round of the Australian Government’s Digital Solutions Program is now running across the country.

Melbourne Chamber member Westpac is urging Australians to be wary of fraudsters who are taking advantage of current cost-of-living pressures to rip off unsuspecting victims.

Operational improvements to Consumer Data Right (CDR) rules have been signed into law to protect small businesses and their customers.

The Victorian Chamber has released a first-of-its-kind Cyber Security and Scams Policy Position with 24 pragmatic recommendations to protect small, medium and family businesses from cyber criminals, in a comprehensive cyber suite that includes a Security Checklist and Self-Paced Training for businesses.

All Australian businesses are set to be impacted by the Federal Government’s commitment to stronger data privacy protections in its response to the review of the Privacy Act.

The Victorian Digital Technology Sector Survey 2023 helps the Victorian Government understand the challenges and opportunities currently facing digital technology businesses in Victoria.