Lois Maskiell

Small businesses can expect variable rates on SME loans to remain low and a more competitive labour market following the Reserve Bank's board meeting yesterday.

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian hopes to tell businesses tomorrow whether Sydney’s coronavirus restrictions will ease from Friday.

Small businesses encouraging staff to get the COVID-19 jab should take note of privacy obligations and consider offering bonuses or leave. 

Small businesses can expect the Reserve Bank to remain steadfast in its strategy to drive down the unemployment rate before increasing interest rates.

The travel industry says the federal government’s four-phased plan to re-open the country is lacking the detail and vaccination targets that businesses need to regain confidence.

Small businesses in Queensland are calling on the state government for financial support after most of the state was thrown into a three-day COVID-19 lockdown.

A range of legal changes is set to occur at the start of the new fiscal year. Here are the key changes affecting small and medium businesses.

The tax office says it will focus on addressing these three common issues with small-business tax returns this end of financial year.

NSW retailers trading amid the state’s COVID-19 outbreak are confused about whether they are an essential business and can stay open under current restrictions.

Business groups are increasingly frustrated that the New South Wales government is yet to announce support for businesses facing a two-week lockdown.

Brittany Garbutt founded Pretzel in 2017, aged 23. She now employs 150 people, and sells 650,000 pretzels every year.

The Industry Committee behind the slated merger of BPAY, eftpos and the NPP says its proposal will not lead to higher merchant fees.