Morrison pledges $50 million to help revive business events industry
Business events will be able to apply to have 50% of their costs covered, up to $250,000, under a grant program designed to revive tourism.
Are zombie firms on the rise? Payment times blow out amid insolvency protections
Payment times are increasing for small businesses, with creditors unable to chase up debts amid an extension in insolvency protections.
Insolvency and bankruptcy protections extended for businesses struggling with COVID-19
The Morrison government has announced bankruptcy and insolvency protections will be extended until the end of the year.
Federal government considers extending COVID-19 insolvency protections
The Morrison government is running the ruler over a possible extension of insolvency protections brought in to protect SMEs from coronavirus.
Childcare now ‘permit-only’ in Melbourne as federal government promises emergency payments for businesses
Childcare centres in Melbourne will be open to permitted workers only under tough new measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Victoria.
Business building enviro-tech? These $100,000 government grants might be for you
Small businesses and startups working on environmental solutions are being offered $100,000 grants to develop feasibility studies for their ideas.
Homebuyer woes and even more government debt: Why we shouldn’t abolish stamp duty
The call to abolish stamp duty in favour of a broader tax on all Australians could actually push up property prices and make it harder to by a home.
“Leave the cash in their hands”: Poolwerx founder calls on Morrison to fast-track SME tax cuts
Poolwerx founder John O'Brien wants the federal government to fast-track SME tax cuts to help businesses survive the coronavirus crisis.
Businesses to “hibernate” through coronavirus crisis, Scott Morrison says
Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants to put small businesses into "hibernation" to allow them to ride out the coronavirus pandemic... but provides no details.
There’s been 8000 new Indigenous businesses launched in past decade, but federal policy needs work
The federal government’s Indigenous Procurement Policy has benefited the Indigenous business sector, but there is still work to be done, according to an independent evaluation.
SMEs are winning more federal procurement contracts than ever before
The value of federal government contracts going to small and medium enterprises has increased by almost 30%.
Economic fears and payroll red tape: Why SMEs are losing faith in the Morrison government
Small business confidence in the Morrison government has eroded in the face of renewed fears about the economy and frustration about payroll red tape.
