Exclusive: Independent review of Franchising Code of Conduct to investigate fairness in $170 billion sector
Australia's franchising rules will face a new independent review, giving small businesses a chance to share how recent regulatory changes are shaping the $170 billion sector.
Dell fined $10 million for misleading consumers by “inflating discounts” on monitors
Dell Australia admitted during the enforcement proceedings with the ACCC that it had overstated the discount prices of some monitors available in bundle purchases.
“The world doesn’t stop”: Albanese doubles down on Matildas public holiday, touts small business benefits
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended calls for a public holiday if the Matildas win the FIFA Women's World Cup, stating small businesses benefited the last time Australian states and territories launched an unexpected public holiday.
Lessons from the unfair dismissal case involving a worker sacked for not doing enough while WFH
An employee who worked from home has lost her unfair dismissal bid, after her employer found low keystroke activity while monitoring her laptop.
Mid-year slump: How to ensure there’s enough in your leadership tank
Before we run our leadership tanks to empty, we need to practice reflection and self-awareness, writes Peta Sigley of Springfox.
Here are the top 17 factors that make a business worth buying
Kobi Simmat lists the four important non-measurable metrics and 13 measurable metrics you should take into account before buying a business.
“Protection racket”: SMEs lose out as procurement panels benefit Big 4 consultants, says parliamentary report
A key system connecting the private sector to lucrative government contracts operates as a "protection racket" to the detriment of small and medium businesses, a new parliamentary committee report says.
This powerful technology will help you get your real priorities in order and it only costs $4
You will not have the big idea if you’re busy with lists all the time, writes Ian Whitworth.
Three ways your business can deal with aggressive customers
Build confidence and capability in dealing with aggressive customers with these three key strategies.
Rich-listers’ marriage breakdowns show why couples need to have difficult business conversations
Having a difficult conversation while the rapport is strong is far easier than trying to negotiate one at the end of a relationship.
Lessons in brand building from the ups, downs and expansion of BOUNCE
In a recent interview with SmartCompany Plus, co-founder Ant Morrell explains the secrets of BOUNCE’s success.
A recession may be on the horizon. Here’s how Australian SMEs can prepare for it
With some analysts estimating the risk of recession in Australia over the next 12 months at 50%, here's how SMEs can best protect themselves.
