Labor, Coalition to compete for small business hearts and minds at COSBOA summit
The federal government and the Opposition will show off their duelling visions for the small business sector at this week's COSBOA National Small Business Summit, one of the last big-name business events before the May budget outlines taxpayer support for SMEs.
Government to cut paid parental leave red tape with $10 million in SME support
This comes as key Senate crossbenchers Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock argue local businesses deserve compensation or carve-outs for delivering parental leave payments to employees.
Opposition underlines SME issues with new shadow ministry roles for former business owner Luke Howarth
The federal opposition has a new-look shadow ministry and an updated focus on small business issues, through the introduction of former family business operator MP Luke Howarth to shadow treasury and finance roles.
Small businesses under pressure as sales plummet to pandemic levels
A combination of multiple interest rate rises and higher-than-usual inflation have been pinpointed as the main reasons for the largest decline in small business performance since the beginning of the pandemic, according to Xero.
MYOB turns to Stripe to bill its customers, claiming cashflow benefits for SME users
Australian businesses using MYOB will soon make payments through the Stripe system, a move that will help its users focus on what actually matters: serving their customers and easing cash-flow constraints.
The copycat craze is putting small artists and designers out of business
Consumers may love paying discount prices for a well-made ‘dupe’ but the copycat craze continues to put more designers and artists out of business.
The secret weapon of a small business (and how to use it)
The difference between a small business and a big business is that small businesses are run by founders who are deeply passionate about what they are creating.
Will you SME my Valentine? Judo Bank posts love letter to small business clients
Love is all around. Just check the pages of Australia's august newspapers, as Judo Bank shares its Valentine's Day wishes to small business customers.
Right to disconnect: Tony Burke defends “reasonable” out-of-hours contact as SMEs demand to see fine print
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke says it is reasonable for employers to email staff and enquire about shifts outside of working hours, as the debate about the 'right to disconnect' heats up.
Entrepreneurs, startup luminaries, and SME advocates recognised in 2024 Australia Day honours
Small business leaders, startup luminaries, and advocates for local traders have been recognised in the Australia Day 2024 honours list, reflecting the very best of entrepreneurialism and its positive effects for the broader community.
Our plant business was poisoned four years ago. Here’s what happened next
Every plant in this business' nursery was poisoned. Two weeks later, 500,000 plants were dead. The business should have died too. This is a tale of survival and some valuable lessons learnt along the way.
Australia’s acai obsession: How a health food became a small business battleground
Speaking to SmartCompany, leading acai bowl businesses across Melbourne and Sydney describe the evolution of acai in Australia, and the strong competition between leading vendors.
