NSW Hardship Review Panel offers another chance for COVID-19 support. Here’s what we know so far The NSW government's Hardship Review Panel offers COVID-19 support to businesses that have previously slipped through the cracks.
Australia and NZ accounting bodies join global drive for net-zero emissions CPA Australia and Chartered Accountants ANZ have joined a global group of accounting bodies in committing to net-zero emissions.
Equity crowdfunding gains momentum, as alcohol-free beer business Sobah bags $1 million First Nations-owned alcohol-free beer company Sobah has secured $1 million, as equity crowdfunding opens the door to marginalised investors.
Michele Romanow expands revenue-based investment firm Clearco into Australia Michele Romanow is launching her e-commerce revenue-based investment model Down Under, introducing a new form of funding that could level the playing field.
Why is shipping to Australia taking so long, and what can SMEs do about it? We asked maritime law expert Alison Cusack what's going on with shipping, and whether there's anything small business owners can do.
Ongoing shipping disruption leaves SMEs facing a Christmas period with nothing to sell Global and domestic disruption to shipping has left some small businesses facing the upcoming Christmas period with little to sell.
NSW government confirms it will continue JobSaver payments until end of November The federal government will stop its support for the NSW JobSaver program from October 31, but the scheme will continue for another month.
Government business support is tapering off in Victoria. Is it enough? The government has released details on how and when COVID-19 support payments will stop in Victoria. For some small businesses, the latest package doesn’t go far enough.
Evolving lending market boosts access to finance for SMEs: Productivity Commission New lending models and technology developments over the past decade have led to more financing options for small businesses — and we’re likely only seeing the beginnings of the positive changes for SMEs.
Chief scientist Cathy Foley on how to tackle Australia’s tech talent shortage Australia is facing a skills shortage in the STEM sector, and encouraging diversity in the field could make a start towards addressing it.
Morrison government to scrap COVID-19 business support, leaving SMEs “screaming out” for clarity on reopening plans The Morrison government will turn off the taps on COVID-19 business support, but a lack of detail has only led to more uncertainty for SMEs.
ACCC calls for more powers to regulate Google and “restore competition” to the adtech sector The ACCC is calling for more powers to regulate big-tech goliath Google in its approach to adtech, saying existing laws don't go far enough.
