“A race to the bottom in dodginess”: Federal government considers blanket ban on unfair trading practices
The federal government is considering a major crackdown on unfair trading practices, once again raising the prospect of blanket legislation to replace a patchwork of industry-specific codes of conduct.
Small business voters turning on Coalition, Julie Collins says, as May budget nears
Small Business Minister Julie Collins has swung against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's claim the government treats small business owners with "suspicion", drawing links between the Liberal Party's recent by-election defeat and its recent record on small business issues.
Stephen Kamper to lead NSW small business policy in Chris Minns’ new cabinet
Former accountant and shadow small business minister Stephen Kamper has been tasked with leading New South Wales' small business policies, as part of newly elected Premier Chris Minns' first cabinet.
Government’s TikTok ban is official but many questions remain
Federal and state jurisdictions now preparing for an official ban on Chinese social media and video sharing app TikTok on government mobiles will have to contend with literally hundreds of thousands of private ‘BYOD’ devices enabled with ostensibly secure access to government systems.
Peter Dutton’s pitch to SMEs: Labor treats small business owners with “suspicion”
Out of government for the first time in a decade, and with its electoral grip still loosening, the Coalition has a new message for small business voters: despite the odds, the Opposition is working on its own policy playbook.
A serial entrepreneur reveals four easy ways to test your e-commerce product idea
There are a number of ways to test and validate brand and product ideas before attempting to bring them to the world. Here are four methods you can use to validate new product and brand ideas.
Shark Tank judge and Showpo founder Jane Lu launches online course on how to start an online business
The online course — ‘The Lazy CEO's Guide to Starting and Growing an Online Business’ — will take participants on an 11-module journey to teach them step-by-step how to launch and grow their own profitable online business.
“A ‘new’ can come from anyone”: Zeller’s Ben Pfisterer shares five tips for building innovative startups
In a candid chat with SmartCompany Plus, Pfisterer outlined several key factors to have contributed to his success, and Zeller’s ongoing progress.
Five simple tips to keep your finances in check when establishing a small business
Starting a new business is an exciting adventure, but it comes with its challenges. One of the most significant challenges for new business owners is managing their money effectively.
Succession planning can help younger generations seamlessly take over their family business. Here’s how
Succession planning is a way to help younger generations take control, often more gradually. These families set up, acquire and manage family businesses in parallel over a long period of time. This provides a training ground for younger generations.
A huge step forward for gender pay gap transparency in Australia
Australia has reached a landmark moment in the battle to close the gender pay gap by passing the Workplace Gender Equality Amendment (Closing the Gender Pay Gap) Bill in Senate.
How Labor’s NSW election victory could change the landscape for SMEs
Incoming NSW Premier Chris Minns speaks to the media during a press conference following last nights election win, Kogarah, Sydney, Sunday, March 26, 2023. NSW Labor is preparing to form government for the first time in more than a decade after a definitive victory which shattered coalition hopes of a historic fourth term. Source: AAP Image/Dean Lewins
