Five Aussie businesses celebrated in inaugural Square 50 Seller Awards
A deli and pasta bar based on Victoria's surf coast and a premium blow-wave salon that has partnered with retail giant Sephora are among the Australian businesses to feature in Square's inaugural Seller Awards.
Stephen Jones explains one way Australian businesses could get cheaper insurance premiums
Insurance premiums could fall if insurers did a better job of recognising the disaster mitigation efforts taken by their policy-holders, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Stephen Jones said.
Massive contract changes to hit Australian businesses
Businesses should expect that regulators – the ACCC in particular – will be active in enforcing and prosecuting the use of unfair contract terms.
Aussie artist slams Temu for $14 “stolen” blanket design that would cost her $60 to make
Melbourne artist Kelsie Cosmic has urged her social media followers to help stop large companies like Temu from 'stealing' artists' designs.
New Fair Work Ombudsman prepared to seek criminal wage theft penalties if legislation changes
Australia's new Fair Work Ombudsman says she is prepared to enforce criminal wage theft charges against dodgy employers, firing an early warning shot to businesses deliberately flouting the law.
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Christmas closure countdown: Important rule changes for annual leave and shutdowns
With Christmas less than 90 days away, employers should be turning their minds to planning and confirming their Christmas/New Year shutdown arrangements.
The Privacy Act exemption for small businesses will end: 10 ways your business could be affected
The federal government says the small business exemption to the Privacy Act, covering some 2.3 million enterprises, should end.
Dan Andrews’ small business legacy: Lockdowns, grants, and tax reform
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will step down from the role on Wednesday, calling time on a nearly decade-long tenure which coincided with one of the most turbulent economic crises of the past century.
Watch: Zeller short film celebrates the very best of Melbourne small business culture
'Rathdowne Village' focuses on the small businesses populating Rathdowne Street in Melbourne's inner north, a shopping strip emblematic of the city at large.
NSW budget: Payroll tax reforms, boosted procurement, and event funding on business advocate wish lists
As the state government prepares to hand down its economic roadmap, here are the recommendations put forward by business advocates, including measures designed to advance small and medium-sized enterprises.
NSW budget: What small businesses and startups should expect in Labor’s cost-cutting plan
Major cuts to startup, screen industry, and small business innovation programs are expected in the NSW 2023-2024 budget, as the new Labor government contends with deficits and spending cuts inherited from the Coalition.
