“They’re not bloody lawyers”: Lambie puts SME red tape on the hit list
Senator Jacqui Lambie says payroll tax rules and conflicting definitions of small business are on her red tape hit list, after calling on the federal government to make life easier for entrepreneurs through any hike to the minimum wage.
Minimum wage hike could force many small businesses to shutter: Opposition
Small businesses could be forced to shutter if Australians on minimum and award wages receive a pay rise, the opposition has warned.
How an agreement with Warner Bros brought AFL’s Tasmania Devils to life
Tasmanians and their supporters would be surprised to learn that Warner Bros with an annual revenue of $US 26 billion could have stopped the use of the name of the newly formed franchise in its tracks.
UK woman’s small business visit becomes viral social media sensation
Footage purporting to show Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales, visiting a local farm shop has energised the internet -- and exposed the publicity benefits of a royal visit to small businesses.
Four ways to engage and retain your sales team
In today’s competitive landscape, one of the most pressing challenges facing organisations right now is the retention and engagement of their sales teams.
Government to cut paid parental leave red tape with $10 million in SME support
This comes as key Senate crossbenchers Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock argue local businesses deserve compensation or carve-outs for delivering parental leave payments to employees.
Online florist Bloomex fined $1 million for fake ratings, misleading discounts
Online florist and gift retailer Bloomex has been fined $1 million for making false and misleading representations on its website.
Baker’s Delight POS plan denied by ACCC over franchisee pricing concerns
A Baker's Delight plan to introduce new discount pricing tiers across its franchise network has been knocked back by the ACCC, which found the system could limit how individual traders respond to local market conditions.
The workplace habit we need to quit
Sedentary ways of working are taking years off our lives, and pose a huge risk to our public health.
Psychosocial health claims are on the rise. Here’s how to better support your people
New data on psychological health and safety in the workplace from Safe Work Australia paints a confronting picture for businesses and their employees.
Fines to double to $10 million for NSW companies found to be causing serious environmental damage
Businesses in NSW are set to face steeper penalties for environmental crimes, with the state government warning companies will no longer be able to treat fines as “the cost of doing business”.
How to spot social media scams promising huge streams of income
If you use social media, you’ve likely come across a post touting how a creator has made six or seven figures online with zero experience or investment, and minimal actual time invested.
