Small businesses take centre stage in Albanese’s pre-budget address
"As we put together next month's budget, small businesses and families will again be front and centre in our thinking," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.
Competition taskforce turns attention to non-compete clauses
Businesses that level non-compete clauses on staff could be stifling the Australian economy, Competition Minister Andrew Leigh says, as the government's competition taskforce considers a crackdown on contract terms that limit worker mobility.
Uber “tech bros” attempted to “destroy” GoCatch, lawyers say
Taxi Apps, the company behind the app GoCatch, is suing Uber in the Supreme Court of Victoria. The company has also accused Uber of serious misconduct including corporate espionage and hacking competitor systems.
Dutton takes the nuclear option in pitch to small businesses
It's a common refrain that small businesses are the engine room of the Australian economy, but Opposition leader Peter Dutton says nuclear power should be the engine room for small businesses.
Labor, Coalition to compete for small business hearts and minds at COSBOA summit
The federal government and the Opposition will show off their duelling visions for the small business sector at this week's COSBOA National Small Business Summit, one of the last big-name business events before the May budget outlines taxpayer support for SMEs.
Allan Fels: Courts should have the power to break up big businesses that behave badly
Former ACCC chair professor Fels had also recommended such a power earlier this year in his report to the Australian Council of Trade Unions on price gouging and unfair pricing practices.
Seven words your customers will love
Behavioural expert Bri Williams shares why business owners should use these magical words with their customers more often.
SMEs invited to have their say on the ACCC’s new VIP competition complaint system
Three business and consumer representative groups will have access to Australia's new and turbo-charged competition complaints system, according to a Treasury draft outlining the long-awaited scheme.
Senate votes for $30,000 instant asset write-off, expanded eligibility for SMEs
The instant asset write-off scheme will cover purchases worth $30,000 and will expand to medium-sized businesses, according to amendments passed in the Senate that significantly expand a plan put forward by the Albanese government.
How Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are making small business big business in the Senate
Speaking exclusively to SmartCompany, Senator Jacqui Lambie explained her focus on small business, how she bonded with Senator David Pocock over long-shot election campaigns, and their advancement of small business issues in Parliament.
Five actionable steps to unleash your influence quotient
As business owners and executives, understanding the nuances of influence and cultivating your influence quotient can unlock doors, forge partnerships, and drive real change.
How small businesses can embrace AI automation to unlock growth
Here's how small businesses can leverage AI technologies to augment human capabilities and enhance business performance.
