Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton sends love letter to small business sector after election loss
Advocating for small businesses will allow him to show Australia his "softer" side, new Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton claimed.
John Durie: Least cost routing in the spotlight as ACCC pursues Mastercard over misuse of power
The ACCC's case against Mastercard is its second-ever section 46 case since the law was amended five years ago, alleging the payments giant misused its market power.
ANZ and Westpac face discrimination complaints for ‘debanking’ small businesses
The issue of debanking has been highlighted by a recent crypto-trader's case against Westpac and ANZ. How will Labor approach it?
John Durie: ACCC takes Mastercard to court over card payment agreements with retailers
The ACCC alleges that after the RBA changed the rules in 2017 to demand so-called least cost routing, Mastercard did deals with the major retailers in an attempt to sidestep the new directives.
Growing pains or culture crisis? Four lessons to keep in mind when growing your business
A focus on values, transparency, communication, collaboration, and self-reflection are imperative for organisations to evolve their culture to keep pace with expansion and ensure that growth is sustainable.
Three things employers must know when the government revamps sexual harassment at work rules
Hall and Wilcox partner Fay Calderone says there are three Respect@Work recommendations that employers should take note of: positive duties, representative claims, and damages/costs.
Ombudsman names and shames electric ‘undergarment’ training company 20Volts for refusing to engage in mediation
The ombudsman accused 20Volts, which offers electro muscular stimulation training, of failing to engage with alternative dispute resolution processes brought forward by an unnamed small business.
“Teal’ independents bring impressive CVs to Parliament, rather than years of political gaming
From Goldstein to Wentworth with many stops along the way, previous blue and red voters embraced a new colour, a new policy agenda and a new style of politician — professionally qualified beyond all measure.
Security concerns and age dog small business tech adoption
Recent research published by DocuSign has exposed how Australian businesses are lagging behind when it comes to adopting technology.
Qld small business commissioner launches hardship appeal with GIVIT to help business owners “get back on track”
Queensland small businesses experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 and recent flooding can now register for help via an appeal launched by the state’s small business commissioner and not-for-profit platform GIVIT.
Don’t like performance reviews? Here’s how you can improve them in a hybrid work environment
Here are three challenges that employers and their employees will face when conducting performance reviews in a hybrid workplace, and the ways they can overcome them.
“All politics is local”: Eight ways small business owners can make sure they stay on Labor’s agenda
Hoping for the best is not a plan for any business, and the business of policy is no exception. Now is the time for SMEs and startups to plan for policy input.
