Four things good founders do after raising capital
If you’ve just raised a seed or series A, here are a few things you can do to make sure that capital is going to good use.
Stage 3 tax cuts under the spotlight as opposition decides position
While the government has come under fire for breaking an election commitment to leave the Stage 3 tax cuts untouched, the opposition is expected to cement some form of support for the changes at a joint party room meeting.
$150,000 instant asset write-off, codes protecting SMEs in COSBOA budget wishlist
The federal government should expand the instant asset write off to cover assets worth $150,000, and shield small businesses from prosecution if they abide by new codes of conduct, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia says in its 2024 pre-budget submission.
Crossbench “especially concerned” for small business in part two of Closing Loopholes
They may have partnered with the federal government on December's surprise industrial relations reforms, but a fresh report shows crossbench Senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock have significant concerns over the second half of Labor's Closing Loopholes package.
What your business can learn from the Godfreys collapse
Another one bites the dust in a rough economic and retail environment, as Aussie mainstay vacuum cleaner retailer Godfreys succumbs sadly into the arms of administrators. Here's what your business can learn from it.
Write-offs, grants, AI awareness: Business sector’s 2024 federal budget wishlist
The federal government should boost the instant asset write-off for small businesses, extend green upgrade grants, and funnel more capital into high-potential startups, according to the pre-budget wishlists of major business lobby groups.
Former Labor minister Greg Combet to chair the Future Fund
Former Labor minister Greg Combet is to be the new chair of the Future Fund, replacing Peter Costello.
Entrepreneurs, startup luminaries, and SME advocates recognised in 2024 Australia Day honours
Small business leaders, startup luminaries, and advocates for local traders have been recognised in the Australia Day 2024 honours list, reflecting the very best of entrepreneurialism and its positive effects for the broader community.
How Woolworths, Peter Dutton, and January 26 combined for 2024’s first culture war
Looking for a culture war topic in 2024, Dutton has attempted to shock the fading debate around Australia Day back to life.
Decoding Australian retailers’ decision to distance themselves from January 26
Why are big retailers shying away from Australia Day merchandise for business rather than social reasons? Why pursue a business-first, activism-second strategy?
Can antitrust laws really protect consumers from Big Tech’s dominance?
If the latest filing against Apple goes ahead, it will mean each of the “big four” tech companies – Amazon, Meta, Google and Apple – will have been sued by the US federal government within the past five years for monopolistic business practices.
More Australian businesses say employees can work on January 26 if they want to
Many small businesses and startups say they will open for business and permit staff to work on the January 26 public holiday, amid broader discussions about the future of Australia Day and the date on which it is celebrated.
