“Do or die”: Tech players welcome government commitment to $1.55 billion “bonus” tax offsets for SMEs
Business bookkeeping platforms have welcomed draft legislation which could create $1.55 billion in "bonus" tax offsets for small businesses.
Albanese government pledges $18.6 million to small business digital training grants
A new round of funding for digital advisory services is on the way, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says.
“Issues are very rarely truly resolved”: Adelaide Crows apology for 2018 training camp an example for businesses, crisis management expert says
The latest apology from the Adelaide Crows can serve as an example for businesses facing high-profile scrutiny, according to crisis management expert Tony Jaques.
What businesses can learn from Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri and the latest F1 contract mayhem
Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri shocked the Formula 1 world this week, denying a public statement from F1 team Alpine that he will drive for the French outfit in the 2023 season.
As Parliament resumes, $1.55 billion in SME tech and training offsets remain in legislative limbo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined his legislative agenda as Parliament resumes, without mentioning a massive tax offset scheme.
How skills and development can help you avoid the ‘great job swap’
In the 12 months to February 2022, 1.3 million employed Australians changed job, according to new data released by the ABS. That’s one in 10 workers.
Election 2022: Jobs, the skills shortage, and how the Coalition and Labor plan to win your vote
SmartCompany is breaking down the key election issues facing Australia’s small business community. Today we’re looking at what the Coalition and Labor have to say about jobs and skills.
Explainer: What are the new 20% tax deductions on tech and digital skills training, and how do they work?
Tech upgrades and digital skills emerged as key points of the 2022-2023 federal budget, thanks to two new tax deductions proposed by the Morrison government.
How Dylan Alcott is helping make recruitment accessible for Aussies with disabilities
A new partnership between Randstad and disability advocacy enterprise Get Skilled Access is creating a program to bring disabled Australians into mainstream recruitment streams.
SA election: What’s in it for SMEs and startups?
As South Australians head to the polls tomorrow, here's a quick look at what the two major parties have promised the business community.
Wage subsidies to be available for second and third year apprentices from October
The federal government will expand its apprenticeship wages subsidies program to cover apprentices in their second and third years.
New skills needed: How to equip your business against a cyber attack
The threat of cyber attacks in 2021 is a very real one, and many have not been prepared, a recent report from RMIT Online reveals.
