Explained: The support available for SMEs affected by flooding
Here's a list of government support available to small businesses in Queensland and New South Wales affected by the recent flooding.
SME Loan Recovery Scheme extended to June 2022
The federal government is extending the SME Loan Recovery Scheme for another six months, until after the election.
Government calls on businesses to help design a moon rover for NASA
The federal government has opened applications for businesses and researchers to share in $50 million to create a small rover to send to the moon as early as 2026.
A 620% uptick: Equity crowdfunding in Australia gathers momentum
More Australian businesses are raising more money through equity crowdfunding, with investments in the last quarter up 620% compared to last year.
Big banks are neglecting $120 billion need for SME lending, Judo Bank warns
Banks are neglecting the lending needs of SMEs and startups, according to Judo Bank chief executive Joseph Healy.
Disappointment reigns as scores of women entrepreneurs wrongly informed of BFF grant success
Thousands of Australian women entrepreneurs were left disappointed yesterday after receiving an email saying their application to the Boosting Female Founders (BFF) grant initiative had been successful, only to later be told there had been a mistake.
Neobank Volt makes its move in the Aussie lending space, acquiring Australian Mortgage
Volt has acquired alternative lender Australian Mortgage in a bid to bring tech into an antiquated industry.
“Small business slips under the radar”: Why is no one talking about the government’s ongoing ‘cashflow boost’ payments?
The government's cashflow boost program is still pumping billions into small businesses, Johnston Advisory’s principal Ben Johnston says.
NSW budget to include tax cuts on EVs, an overhaul of school hours and $1.15 billion for a third city
New South Wales Treasurer Dominic Perrottet will unveil the state’s budget today, including tax cuts for electric vehicles, an overhaul of school hours and funding for a third city centre in Sydney.
From payroll tax relief to fixing labour shortages: Here’s what SMEs want from the Victorian state budget
Small businesses are hopeful Victoria's state budget will include measures to address labour shortages and increase the payroll tax-free threshold.
The Morrison government has pledged $539 million to low-emissions tech — will any of it reach Aussie startups?
Scott Morrison has pledged $539 million for investment in low-emissions tech. But it’s unclear how much it will support the local ecosystem.
Square becomes latest fintech to offer super-fast loan financing for Aussie SMEs
Payments fintech Square has become the latest player to announce it is rolling out a loan financing offering to its small business customers.
