COSBOA ‘highly concerned’ latest tranche of IR changes will push small businesses to the wall
It is alarming the Albanese government has rammed the Closing Loopholes Bill through the Lower House despite being roundly rejected as flawed and unworkable by small businesses, says COSBOA.
Would you let a robot make your salad? Cult favourite US chain goes all-in on automation
The Wall Street Journal reports a Sweetgreen location in Naperville, Illinois, has been outfitted with what the brand calls an "Infinite Kitchen": an elaborate system which reads a customer's order and assembles ingredients like shredded carrot, kale, and dressing.
Veteran policy advisor and advocate Luke Achterstraat appointed new COSBOA CEO
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia has appointed Luke Achterstraat as its new CEO, bringing a former federal government advisor and a major property industry figurehead into the small business realm.
Tanya Van Der Water became CEO of Buckaroo at 26 years old. Here’s what she learnt
In 2012, after her father was diagnosed with cancer, Tanya Van Der Water became the CEO of Buckaroo. She was 26 years old, with three children under the age of three and a husband in “full blown addiction”.
Nearly 50,000 car mechanics not skilled enough for EV revolution, NSW motor association warns
Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales is calling for the state government to help foot the EV training bill for small automotive businesses.
New Xero CEO’s passion for accounting began around the family dinner table, aged seven
Sukhinder Singh Cassidy will replace Steve Vamos, retiring after almost five years at the helm, as Xero CEO in February 2023.
Industry leaders unpack how the federal budget affects your business
Join SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating; Sam Allert, CEO at Reckon, Matthew Addison, Chair at COSBOA and Lisa Greig, Principal at Perigee Advisers, for the only 2022-23 federal budget debrief you need to attend.
“Critical for senior leaders to remain connected”: Lessons for businesses after Essendon CEO departs one day into new role
Essendon Football Club CEO Andrew Thorburn has tendered his resignation just one day into his new role, throwing the organisation's plans into disarray while signaling the importance of cultural fit in leadership recruiting decisions.
How mentoring and supporting women in the workplace can help defeat “dinosaur-age” attitudes
Women working together are a force to be reckoned with and will no longer accept second-rate treatment in any workplace, says The Executive Circle founder Shivani Gopal.
Former F45 CEO Adam Gilchrist reportedly nixes social media accounts after a bruising financial update
F45 co-founder Adam Gilchrist appears to have kept a low profile since leaving the company last month, as the Australian-born fitness business fights back from a bruising financial report.
A wake up call: Lessons from three types of quiet quitters
'Quiet quitting' is really just another buzz term to describe a rise in employees who are part of the team but checked out.
How startups can maintain their growth, even in turbulent times
Oceania’s startup scene is growing fast, and the region is quickly becoming a hub for innovation. But in recent months, some Oceanian startups have seen new challenges. Market fluctuations are challenging for founders and investors, but they can also represent an opportunity. Here’s what startup founders should do differently to keep their footing in the market and maintain business growth:
