COSBOA defends agreement with ACTU after big business organisations challenge multi-employer bargaining
On the dawn of the Jobs Summit, COSBOA has refuted claims its in-principle agreement with union leaders could undermine the case for business interests.
COSBOA, ACTU agree to four-point industrial relations reform agenda ahead of Jobs Summit
Australia's small business sector and union representatives have agreed on a four-point priority plan for the Jobs and Skills Summit, declaring a common interest in simplifying the IR system for workers and employers.
Alexi Boyd: Jobs Summit must provide real action on skills and staff shortages for small business
The government’s upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit represents a genuine opportunity for us to create historic reforms that benefit small businesses and the entire economy. However, time is not on our side.
SMEs have just four weeks to pre-register for .au URLs as business groups fear for those left behind
Small businesses have four weeks to register a new .au domain name before those URLs become available to the general public.
Webinar recap: Understanding eInvoicing and the difference it can make to your business
If you knew you could get massive efficiency gains from the investment of just a few minutes, you’d obviously take the plunge. That’s exactly what eInvoicing offers — and it’s not the only business benefit.
Independent MPs, industry groups want tweaks to the pension income test to encourage older Australians into the workforce
MP Rebekha Sharkie says expanding the aged pension income test would remove barriers keeping experienced staff from the workplace.
Small businesses urged to ask power providers for bill flexibility as prices skyrocket
The stigma associated with reaching out for help is harming SMEs struggling to keep up with their power bills, a new report says.
Small businesses to pay up to 13.5% more for energy as AER flags price increase
Small businesses in NSW, SA and southeast Queensland will see an increase in their energy bills starting from July 1, 2022, with the latest statistics from the Australian Energy Regulator showing a hike in wholesale electricity prices.
Small business needs to know how politicians will address cost-of-living pressures, says COSBOA CEO Alexi Boyd
"What we’re not hearing enough of is what our politicians will do to manage the impact of inflation and interest rates on small business owners," writes COSBOA CEO Alexi Boyd.
What the 2022 federal budget means for SMEs
There’s plenty for SMEs to be happy about in the 2022 budget, even if there is a lack of action on labour shortages, skills gaps and the instant asset write-off scheme.
Meet Jo Palmer, the small business champion changing the remote work game
A rural advocate for championing women's voices and connecting businesses with remote workers has been named this year's National Small Business Champion.
Budget 2022: Small business groups respond favourably to tax and skills updates, but the “devil is in the detail”
Australia's small business community has expressed early support for some measures introduced by the 2022-2023 federal budget, without declaring it a cure-all for challenges facing the sector.
