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Gorman

From Black Friday to Click Frenzy: Retailers warned to be careful when using trademarked sale names

Retailers should exercise caution when adopting new sale names, as they could be registered as a trademark by another company.

recession jobsaver

“Not going to be roses”: Australia might be out of recession, but economic recovery has only just begun

Australia may officially be out of the COVID-19-induced recession, but GPD growth is but one indication of the economy's health.

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“Our friends need our help”: Ministers launch global social media campaign to call on consumers to buy Aussie wine

An international alliance of politicians are calling on consumers to drink Aussie wine this December, via an unlikely social media campaign.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

SMEs miss out on big spending in Queensland budget

The Queensland government unveiled its 2020-21 budget on Tuesday, but there is limited new support measures for SMEs.

PayPal-app

PayPal hits SMEs with “shocking” 3% USD transfer fee

Aussie businesses are being hit with a new 3% PayPal fee for transferring US dollars from their PayPal accounts to non-PayPal accounts.

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IR reforms could see higher casual wages for retail and hospitality workers

The government's IR reforms could see a new definition of casual work and a higher rate of pay for retail and hospitality workers.

Simon Birmingham

Explained: Why is China imposing tariffs on Australian wine and barley?

The government says it may take China to the WTO over a barley tariff dispute, just days after China imposed tariffs on Australian wine imports.

Regional Victoria

“Huge move”: Victorian government commits to paying SME suppliers within 10 days

The Victorian government has renewed its COVID-19 commitment to pay its small business suppliers within 10 days.

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Electronic check-in mandatory in NSW: Here’s what SMEs need to know

It is now mandatory for commercial and hospitality venues in NSW to have electronic check-in systems in place.

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“Out of touch”: Retail associations slam Fair Work Commission’s decision to raise pay for junior workers

Junior retail workers, under 21 years of age, on level four or above of the Retail Award, will soon be paid the same as the adult rate.

Black Fridye

‘Biggest and most mindless sale’: Why these Aussie brands are opting out of the Black Friday frenzy

Black Friday kicks off on November 27, but for a growing number of Australian brands, the sale is a call for action on sustainability.

Victoria payroll reform

“No meaningful impact”: Victoria’s payroll tax reforms come under fire

Since the Andrews government delivered its state budget on Tuesday, Victoria’s payroll tax system has come under fire.

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