Business Advice

The simple words “council permits” are enough to strike fear into the hearts of any small business owner.

Penalties of $50 million for companies found to have engaged in anti-competitive behaviour could soon be a reality, as the federal government tables legislation that could drastically increase the risks of breaching competition and consumer law.

With more companies than ever taking advantage of an ever-fluid workforce, it's high time you hired a chief freelance officer.

The Albanese government is moving to implement seven legislative changes recommended by sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins in her Respect@Work report.

For startups looking to follow in the footsteps of Australia’s unicorns, there are five ingredients crucial to success. 

The federal government may be promising a ‘bread and butter’ budget when Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers his economic blueprint in late …

Tax incentives designed to expand Australia's advanced manufacturing base will benefit the economy, Peter Strong says.

An Adelaide engineering company has further plans to tackle the global market with an export-friendly line of smart furniture and modular buildings.

Draft legislation for the federal government's Skills and Training Boost ought to be amended so that small business owners and not just employees can access it, according to CPA Australia.

How do you successfully acquire, merge or buy out another company operating in the same professional space? Take care of culture.

There have been no significant reform promises made by the Albanese government, but the push is strong — and coming from numerous places.

The recent Jobs and Skills Summit and its aftermath shows that the current government is very good at duchessing the business community.