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Thirty-year-old Adelaide construction company York Civil collapses, placing millions in government contracts in doubt

Adelaide-based construction company York Civil has entered voluntary administration, placing significant government infrastructure contracts in doubt.

Small business Ombudsman Kate Carnell calls on government to increase instant asset write-off to $100,000

Kate Carnell has suggested keeping the current $20,000 instant asset write-off in place, but also allowing businesses to occasionally claim $100,000.

Amazon

Amazon Australia posts $9 million loss for 2017, as SMEs remain “sceptical” of the retailer’s longevity in Australia

Amazon Australia posted a whopping $8.9 million loss for its first year of operations, as small businesses remain sceptical of its chances of success.

nura

“We’re better than all of them”: How Melbourne headphones startup nura is planning to be as big as Bose

Above a busy street in Melbourne’s north is the headquarters of nura, a startup that, if all goes to plan, will be as big as Bose in just a few years.

social media

From six-figure deals to pictures of dogs, here’s how two business owners run their own social media accounts

For entrepreneurs, keeping a strong social media presence across Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter can do wonders for your business.

social media policy

Your business needs a social media policy: Here’s five rules that should be in it

The rise of social media has blurred the boundaries between what's work and what's not. It's essential your business has a clear social media policy.

As Foodora leaves Australia, who’s left? A brief history of Australian food delivery services

German-founded food delivery startup Foodora has announced it will close all Australian operations by August 20. So whic delivery platforms are left?

Apple becomes the world's first trillion-dollar company

Apple becomes the world’s first trillion-dollar company: Who’s next?

Apple's market capitalisation currently sits at a whopping $US1.004 trillion, begging the question of which company will be next.

ACCC

ACCC chair accuses companies of putting “short-term profits” before customers, calls for $10 million penalties

"We hope the parliament will agree that higher penalties are badly and urgently needed to improve the behaviour of companies and protect consumers."

UAE exchange

Currency exchange business underpays workers over $1.3 million, including requiring them to “make good” on till shortages

The Fair Work Ombudsman found between 2010 and 2017 nearly 250 workers at UAE Exchange Australia were underpaid amounts between 20 cents and almost $35,000.

Adriano Zumbo

Adriano Zumbo’s businesses placed into voluntary administration, with debts reportedly as high as $10 million

Adriano Zumbo, dubbed "sweet assassin", "the Dark Lord of the Pastry Kitchen" and "Lord Voldecake", is best known for his extravagant dessert dishes.

tax scam

New banking Code of Practice levels SME playing field, but Ombudsman disappointed at $3 million loan threshold

A newly minted banking Code of Practice has been heralded as a win for small business in the aftermath of the banking royal commission.

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