Taxpayer-subsidised waste: The instant asset write-off isn’t all its cracked up to be
The third leg of the government’s election tax package is an expansion of the instant asset write-off — but its not necessarily good for small business.
Word on the street is a Labor victory is imminent — should we be nervous or intrigued?
In my discussions with business people, they have been less than enamoured with the Coalition. But that doesn’t translate into support for Labor.
Big promises and band-aid solutions: Will small business ever see respite from soaring energy costs?
Energy costs are a big issue facing the small-business sector ahead of the election on Saturday, writes Embertec president Domenico Gelonese.
Will the Coalition’s record win it the small-business vote?
By supporting several of the Coalition's flagship small-business policies, Labor has muted potential criticism and, in some cases, given itself an edge.
WATCH: Peter Strong gets musical about small-business energy costs
COSBOA chief executive Peter Strong singing about small-business power bills ahead of the federal election at the weekend.
Election 2019: All small businesses need to know about what policies affect them
Election 2019: Here's what small-business owners need to know before they head to the polls on Saturday, covering everything from payment times to red tape.
Fed up with politics? Let artificial intelligence tell you who to vote for
Given trust in our politicians is at an all-time low, maybe it’s time to consider letting artificial intelligence tell us who to vote for.
A leaf out of Israel’s book: Australia needs to step up, or risk falling further behind
Scott Morrison’s $100 million Business Growth Fund offers no reassurance for Australia’s startups, and little benefit for most established small businesses.
Coalition promises to cut energy prices by 25%
The Coalition says its focus on reliable new electricity generation will deliver big savings for small businesses struggling with bills.
Coalition unveils $2.5 million in space grants, but there’s a big question mark for startups
The Coalition will spend $2.5 million on space grants, but has yet to finalise eligibility requirements, which could exclude many startups.
How to make informed buying and voting decisions in a sea of fake news
In a world filled with biased news, fake news and fads, it's hard to make sound decisions, buy or purchase anything or vote with confidence.
Greens propose $3 billion tax break for small businesses dealing with wage increases
The Greens have proposed giving small businesses $3 billion in tax breaks tied to employee pay rises and hiring more workers.
