John Durie: COSBOA chief says IR reforms could represent a barrier to new jobs
The political breakthrough over the government’s industrial relations reform has left small business very concerned about the consequences, according to COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd.
Opinion: Labor has broken its promises to small business, so it’s time Julie Collins resigned
Collins is either a lame-duck minister or is actually working behind closed doors with other ministers and with the ACTU to make life harder for those she supposedly represents, says Peter Strong.
One million company directors risking $13,200 fine as November 30 Director ID deadline looms
The Australian Business Registry Services says some 1.1 million business leaders are yet to sign up for their unique identifying number.
ASIC sues crypto fintech Block Earner, claiming it offers unlicensed financial services
In a legal challenge which could redefine how cryptocurrency platforms operate in Australia, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has sued Block Earner.
How the Gold Coast is fast becoming a fulcrum for innovative sports technology
From revolutionary high-fidelity body scanning tech to rapid-dry sports towels, rising Gold Coast sports companies are making waves across the globe.
IR reform: Burke open to changing small business coverage after Senate inquiry calls for 20 employee cut-off
Lawmakers should pass the federal government's highly contested industrial relations reform package if small businesses with fewer than 20 employees are excluded from the single-interest agreement overhaul, a Senate inquiry has found.
Frankly Speaking: Five things I’d do differently if I was starting my small business now, with what I’ve learnt
Don’t make the same mistakes we have — get your business off to a flying start, says Chryssie Swarbrick.
Seer Medical’s Dr Pip Karoly wins PM’s innovation prize for life-changing epilepsy seizure forecasting app
While completing her PhD, Karoly discovered that seizures do not occur randomly, but over long-term cycles that are unique to the individual.
Save the origin story — investors want to back the product, not the person
Origin stories might be the way to people’s hearts, but not to investors' wallets.
Pro bono legal support on offer for flood-affected NSW businesses
Ten New South Wales law firms will provide pro bono support to victims of the region’s floods, with more help on the horizon for flood-affected small businesses.
Here’s how Aussie SMEs are still finding success in China, despite ongoing challenges
A new report has found Australian SMEs that are adopting innovative approaches are achieving success in the Chinese economy.
Here’s what Labor and the Liberals have promised small business ahead of the Victorian election
Labor has built its re-election campaign around cheaper and more renewable power, while the Liberals have targeted taxes.
