Chris Dahl

Jan 23, 2025 | smartcompany.com.au | David Adams |Chris Dahl |Morganne Kopittke |Tegan Jones

Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s plan to make meal and entertainment expenses tax-deductible for small businesses is a “complete and utter farce”, according to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Dutton on Sunday announced that if elected, his Coalition government would allow small businesses to claim $20,000 of tax deductions per year for staff and client entertainment, exempt from normal fringe benefits tax rules.

Dec 8, 2024 | insidesmallbusiness.com.au | Chris Dahl

The promise of artificial intelligence (AI) has never been greater. Across the globe, businesses are transforming how they operate by integrating AI to automate processes, improve decision-making, and deliver personalised customer experiences. Yet, despite its revolutionary potential, many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Australia are slow to adopt this technology. At a time when AI could provide a critical competitive edge, Australian SMEs risk being left behind. 1.

Nov 28, 2024 | smartcompany.com.au | Jessy Wu |Will Richards |Chris Dahl |Tegan Jones

Today, teenagers grow up with social media platforms that have been finetuned to maximise addictiveness. But I remember a time when social media didn’t mean TikTok or Instagram — when the way I interacted with people online was via fantastical game environments — such as Neopets.  Australians 16 and under could soon be banned from using social media.

Nov 28, 2024 | smartcompany.com.au | Raff Ciccone |Will Richards |Chris Dahl |Tegan Jones

The sophistication of ransomware is unprecedented and causes serious problems for businesses across Australia. The simple fact is this type of malware is one of the most persistent forms of cybercrime. According to the Australian Institute of Criminology, small to medium businesses are high-risk targets for ransomware. Ransomware attacks lock up or encrypt victim’s files or devices so they can’t be used, taking personal data and threatening the sale or release if ransom demands aren’t met.

Nov 4, 2024 | dynamicbusiness.com | Chris Dahl

With the election fast approaching, all eyes are on America as the world waits with bated breath for the appointment of the next US president. Few elections have been as close or contentious as that of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with the outcome likely to impact international relations, politics, and the global economy. As one of the world’s largest economies, the US’s economic policies have far-reaching effects on businesses and countries, including Australia.