Startup funding has fallen from Q1 highs with the lack of “mega-deals” to blame
Startup funding hit $452 million in May, Cut Through Venture said, down from the billion-dollar-plus highs of January and February.
‘It’s actually a threat’: Apple crashes the buy now, pay later party, putting fintechs on high alert
Apple's deep pockets mean its new Apple Pay Later product could challenge existing leaders in the buy now, pay later space.
Why lettuce prices are so high, and why they might stay that way
Lettuce prices are skyrocketing, with Twitter users posting photos of iceberg lettuces for $10 and $11.99, well above the more usual $2.80.
What is a ‘wellbeing budget’ and why will Treasurer Jim Chalmers deliver one in October?
It's not a new concept, and some have criticised it as marketing over substance. Will it work in Australia?
Sussan Ley steps into Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business role as Opposition frontbench takes shape
Deputy Liberal Party Leader Sussan Ley has acquired the role of Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business after a Coalition shake-up.
RBA tipped to increase cash rate tomorrow by 0.25%
While some market economists are forecasting a 40 basis point increase, most are expecting a 0.25% increase to the cash rate from the Reserve Bank tomorrow.
Labor calls for wage increase to assist “heroes of the pandemic”
Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Tony Burke has provided further detail on Labor's minimum wage submission made this afternoon to the Fair Work Commission.
Victorian small business owners still seeking answers after backdated GST locked them out of COVID-19 support
Victorian small businesses rejected from major COVID-19 support grants in 2021 are pushing for answers regarding their knocked back claims.
Six graphs that explain Australia’s growing economy, and how the share going to wages is shrinking
Even though more of the population is in work than ever before, the share of national income going to wages has sunk to a near all-time low of 49.8%.
The ATO knows about your business using crypto. Be aware of your tax obligations
If your business is considering taking crypto as payment, it's best to get on top of your tax obligations early — unless you want to run afoul of the ATO.
Instant asset write-off: How to use temporary full expensing to benefit your business’s bottom line
Temporary full expensing serves the government’s goal of stimulating the economy by encouraging businesses to spend money on equipment and enjoy immediate tax savings.
ATO urges business owners to get on top of superannuation changes
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a reminder to business owners regarding upcoming changes to superannuation, active as of July 1, 2022.
