Employer ordered to pay $150,000 to employee who was sexually harrassed at work
The employer was ordered to pay the damages to a former employee for failing to take reasonable precautions to prevent her from being sexually harassed in the workplace.
The way China’s ‘innovation machine’ is changing will affect the rest of the world
The shocks of the pandemic and its strained relationship with the West could lead to a decoupling of China’s innovation system from the rest of the world.
Billson calls on government to help SMEs resolve disputes with social media giants
The small business ombudsman has advocated for government support for small businesses that trade on digital platforms, in his submission to the ACCC's digital platform services inquiry.
Domain invests $1.2 million in new kid on the block KindiCare’s seed round
Domain Group's $1.2 million pledge led the seed round for KindiCare, making the real estate giant the largest individual investor in the $3.3 million pot.
Election 2022: What can small business owners expect from the next government and is that what they really need?
In this third instalment of a four-part series, Neil Slonim, an independent SME finance advocate, takes a closer look at which of the major parties are better for small business.
Five measures SMEs can take to mitigate the effects of inflation
For SMEs that have weathered the pandemic and are trying to get back into growth mode, inflation couldn’t come at a worse time.
Election 2022: Re-elected Liberal Party would create 400,000 small businesses, Morrison says, outpacing ABS figures
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his party's existing policies, and a new investment in energy advice services, would propel SME growth.
Peter Strong: The election draws closer, but questions still remain over Labor’s small business policies
May 21 is fast approaching, but Peter Strong still has some questions for Anthony Albanese and a potential Labor government regarding small business policy.
Election 2022: What have the major parties done for small business?
In the second instalment of a four-part series, Neil Slonim, an independent SME finance advocate, takes a closer look at which of the major parties are better for small business.
The anatomy of a great pitch presentation
When you reach the presentation stage of a procurement process, do take it seriously. Complacency is your enemy.
How to make your business an attractive target to be acquired by the big end of town
If merging your professional services business with one of the Big 4 or large consulting firms is potentially appealing to you, what should you be doing to make your business an attractive target?
Election 2022: What does the recent history of small business ministers and shadow ministers tell us?
This is the first instalment of a four-part series in which Neil Slonim, an independent SME finance advocate, takes a closer look at which of the major parties are better for small business.
