Atlassian tells SMEs ‘don’t f— the planet’ in new business sustainability bible
The tech giant has launched a sustainability guide for SMEs looking to clean up their act in the name of the environment.
Victorian budget: Small businesses get payroll tax relief, but big businesses will pay more
The Andrews Labor government says it plans to make payroll tax “fairer” for Victorian small businesses by lifting the payroll tax-free threshold in two stages over the next two years.
Victoria will abolish stamp duty for commercial property, as business support funding hangs in balance
The abolition of stamp duty for commercial and industrial properties will be a cornerstone of the new Victorian 2023-2024 state budget, while millions of dollars in COVID-era business support funding hangs in the balance.
Housing and small business portfolios go hand-in-hand, Julie Collins says
Small businesses are "at the very centre" of the Albanese government's policy agenda, Small Business Minister Julie Collins says, declaring her responsibility for the housing and homelessness portfolios overlaps with the needs of today's small business sector.
Frankly Speaking: Building a band of baristas taught us valuable hiring lessons
Having now gone through a few weeks of interviews and settling on a final team of baristas, the Two Franks owner has a few lessons for hiring in the future.
Why embracing accessibility will put your startup ahead of the curve
So many established businesses leave accessibility and inclusion in the too-hard, too-time-consuming or too-expensive basket. Startups have the opportunity to enjoy the lion’s share of these economic benefits if they genuinely work towards it.
From 2 million users to 35 million: What hypergrowth taught former Linktree product director Jessica Box about leadership
Navigating hypergrowth is not easy, in fact, it will take everything you’re willing to give, but you do gather invaluable learnings having travelled a road not many have been down, says the former Linktree director.
PwC internal inquiry under fire as government plans stricter review on the use of consulting firms
A company director will review the culture of embattled accounting firm PwC as the federal government works out how to deal with the consequences of the tax leak scandal.
How small businesses and their employees can both win as cost of living pressures rise
The key lies in levelling with your employees, working with and supporting them, so you reduce the risk of a mass exodus when you come out the other side.
Trade minister vows to “persevere and persist” in quest to overturn China’s barley, lobster, wine bans
Despite the in-person meetings in China, Senator Farrell said it would take time for trade relations to return to normal.
Government plans to push for $1 billion small business tax break ahead of June 30 deadline
Should the bill not pass before June 30 this year, small businesses which upgraded their technology in 2022-2023 on the expectation of a generous tax break will go into the new financial year without legislation underpinning their 'bonus' deductions.
“Hurts working Australians”: Peter Dutton addressed cost-of-living in budget reply
Dutton said the nation was built on the success of its migrants but in a housing crisis it had to be managed.
