Will the Coalition’s record win it the small-business vote? Politics Matthew Elmas 16 May 2019 By supporting several of the Coalition's flagship small-business policies, Labor has muted potential criticism and, in some cases, given itself an edge.
WATCH: Peter Strong gets musical about small-business energy costs Politics Matthew Elmas 15 May 2019 COSBOA chief executive Peter Strong singing about small-business power bills ahead of the federal election at the weekend.
A “hidden topic”: Why cosmetics company The Daily wants to start a conversation about male skincare routines Entrepreneurs Dominic Powell 15 May 2019 Skincare-for-men brand The Daily is keeping things as gender-neutral as possible, while still being a product targeted at the modern man.
“Systemic wage theft”: Workers to chase employers for stolen pay under new Labor plan Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 15 May 2019 Workers will have access to a new small claims jurisdiction to chase employers for up to $100,000 in stolen wages if Labor wins the upcoming election.
Fed up with politics? Let artificial intelligence tell you who to vote for Politics The Conversation 14 May 2019 Given trust in our politicians is at an all-time low, maybe it’s time to consider letting artificial intelligence tell us who to vote for.
Coalition promises to cut energy prices by 25% Politics Matthew Elmas 13 May 2019 The Coalition says its focus on reliable new electricity generation will deliver big savings for small businesses struggling with bills.
NAB axes fees for 65,000 small businesses in post royal commission streamlining Finance Matthew Elmas 10 May 2019 NAB is axing a tranche of fees in an effort to simplify its relationship with around 65,000 small business clients in the wake of the royal commision.
Greens propose $3 billion tax break for small businesses dealing with wage increases Politics Matthew Elmas 9 May 2019 The Greens have proposed giving small businesses $3 billion in tax breaks tied to employee pay rises and hiring more workers.
One in five business owners don’t know who Bill Shorten is: Is small business out of touch with politics? Politics Dominic Powell 8 May 2019 A new survey of Australian small-business owners has found 15% of business owners don’t know who the Prime Minister or the Opposition Leader is.
“Epidemic”: $350 million more unpaid superannuation as industry urges crackdown on dodgy employers Superannuation Matthew Elmas 3 May 2019 Unpaid super is becoming a bigger issue as the industry calls for new laws to make it harder for businesses to dodge their obligations.
You decide: Uncertainty prevails as small business emerges as defining factor in election Politics Matthew Elmas 3 May 2019 Small business prefers Liberal over Labor, but many remain undecided just a few weeks out from polling day. Here's what owners are saying.
“Killing the dream”: Business owners sleeping just four hours a night to keep up with $20 billion red-tape burden Wellbeing Matthew Elmas 1 May 2019 Small-business owners are sacrificing sleep and personal time to keep their doors open amid billions in administrative and red-tape costs.
