Rethinking tax reform: The once-in-a-generation opportunity to unshackle Australian businesses
As COVID-19 wreaks havoc on world economies, there has never been a better or more crucial time to redesign Australia's tax system. And SMEs could benefit.
Peter Strong: Small businesses are the beating heart of their communities, and they need those communities now more than ever
Small businesses are the beating heart of their communities, but they need the support of those communities now more than ever, says COSBOA's Peter Strong.
Cash grants for Melbourne small businesses rely on JobKeeper, and won’t be available for sole traders
The Victorian government has released the criteria for its $5000 grant scheme for small businesses in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire. Here's how to apply.
VC fund Tidal has $30 million to invest in seed-stage startups. Here’s what its investors are looking for
Tidal has raised $30 million for a fund dedicated to investing in Aussie seed-stage startups, and even in the COVID-19 environment, opportunities abound.
“COVID safety marshals” to preside over NSW pubs as restrictions are tightened following Sydney cluster
NSW Pubs are heading back to tighter restrictions after a COVID-19 cluster emerged in south west Sydney over the last weekend. Booking limits will be reduced and safety marshals will be present at venues.
Shopping centre vacancies hit 20-year high as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on retailers
Shopping centre vacancies have skyrocketed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and there's concern this will be the case for some time.
Aussie skincare brand MooGoo lands 550-store UK retail deal as online sales also grow
Australian natural skincare brand MooGoo is now being sold in hundreds of Holland & Barrett stores in the UK and Ireland.
Aussie startup Sempo bags $1.6 million from the EU to fund crypto-for-good project in partnership with Oxfam
Sempo will use its funding injection from the European Commission to fuel digital aid projects in partnership with Oxfam.
Kiwi startup partners with WHO to help dispel COVID-19 misinformation
Soul Machines' AI-enabled digital assistant will tackle misinformation around COVID-19, and also to help smokers kick the habit during the pandemic.
Cormann: JobKeeper will end in September after all, with further support based on “assessed need”
Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the "unbelievably generous" JobKeeper program will end, but struggling businesses will still be able to seek support.
Underpayment ‘flexibility’ for struggling SMEs as Fair Work targets corporate non compliance
Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can expect a proportionate and flexible approach from the wage theft watchdog.
Sweet success: A Melbourne bakery aims to fill a hole in home deliveries with Donut Dash virtual store
Donut Dash has been launched to make the most of an expected bump in demand for home-delivered goods amid Melbourne's second coronavirus lockdown.
