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Consumer trends business owners should keep their eyes on

New insight from NAB reveals that Aussies are shopping more mindfully and cost-consciously, with demand for local, sustainable and value brands rising.

  • 24.06.2022
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  • Cyber Security

How you can avoid tax time scams

With tax time around the corner, criminals may attempt to take advantage of the end of the financial year to gain access to individuals’ and businesses’ money and information. 

  • 23.06.2022
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  • Business

Businesses call for local manufacturing to crack supply chain issues

New research by NAB reveals that 70% of Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) believe that greater investment in local manufacturing facilities is needed to relieve the country’s ongoing supply chain challenges.

  • 06.06.2022
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  • Business

Urban miner strikes gold with NAB and ABGF

A company which recovers commodities such as steel, copper and precious metals from old electrical equipment, or e-waste, has just secured $7.5 million in funding.

  • 26.05.2022
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  • From the Ground Up

From the Ground Up – NPM Indigenous

How the team at NPM Indigenous are engaging Aboriginal communities and building brighter futures throughout the country.

  • 12.05.2022
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  • Customers

Sweet landing

After weathering the global pandemic, businesses like Barossa Valley Chocolate Company are poised to make the most of a busy Easter period.

  • 14.04.2022
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  • Small Business

Easter holidays set to bring in more than $890 million for regional Australia

Data from Australia’s largest business bank, shows that this year, the Easter period is expected to be worth over $890 million to regional Australia.

  • 13.04.2022
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  • Small Business

Small businesses revving ready in pole position

Research by NAB reveals small businesses are due for a $38 million spending boost as the city welcomes back the Melbourne Grand Prix after a two-year absence.

  • 07.04.2022
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  • Business

The return of AFL heralds a boom for bars and pubs

NAB data reveals that Melbournians are expected to spend more than half a million dollars at bars and pubs in and around the MCG over the first four footy games.

  • 15.03.2022
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  • Business

From the Ground Up – B*Keeper

How Canberra beekeeper, Andrew Colwell reinvented his brand – B*Keeper as COVID hit

  • 24.02.2022
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  • Business

Ross McEwan Interview with 3AW’s Neil Mitchell

3AW Mornings host Neil Mitchell spoke with NAB CEO Ross McEwan about the return to hybrid working following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.

  • 23.02.2022
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  • Covid-19

Businesses get creative in the race to retain talent

NAB research shows that one in five Australians have changed jobs within the last year and almost a quarter are considering leaving their current place of employment.

  • 17.02.2022
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  • Business

Spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well

More than four in 10 people would love to own their own business, according to new NAB research. Meanwhile one in 10 have made that dream a reality.

  • 17.02.2022
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  • Small Business

Tables set for romance this Valentine’s Day

NAB data shows Australians are likely to spend over $150 million at restaurants, jewellers and florists in the lead up to Valentine’s Day.

  • 11.02.2022
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  • Business

From the Ground Up – Ms Frankie

How two women brought their family traditions to the Melbourne dining scene.

  • 27.01.2022
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