“Disgraceful behaviour”: Stockbroker sacks senior adviser after millions invested in unapproved funds
Clients at Shaw and Partners are reeling after allegations surfaced that a former advisor secretly invested up to $3.5 million of their money into unauthorised products.
“Pro-business, pro-employer”: Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Labor is in industry’s corner ahead of the election
After running through Labor's broad plan at the National Press Club, Chalmers said a Labor government would focus on "boosting the resilience of small business".
Explained: Everything SMEs need to know about the federal government’s new PayTo platform
A major change is coming for small businesses when the federal government’s new real-time payments initiative PayTo goes live from July 1, 2022.
How small businesses can make the most out of their accountants this year
Shaye Thyer from Intuit QuickBooks Australia has compiled some trends and tips to help small businesses understand some of the key issues to keep across this year.
Why the fuel excise cut won’t save you as much as Josh Frydenberg says it will
At a cost of about $3 billion, cutting 22 cents in tax from every litre of petrol for six months will disproportionately help wealthy households.
Government plans $44 million for new AI centres to increase jobs and skills for SMEs
Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said she wanted Australia to accelerate the development and adoption of AI products and services using homegrown research.
Labor pledges to cut invoicing delays, minimise merchant fees, and slash red tape in its small business election platform
Labor has made its election pitch to the small business community, promising to cap invoice payment times at 30 days, champion lower merchant service fees, standardise disaster support, and slash red tape at tax time.
What the new free trade deal with India means for Australia
A huge increase in business between India and Australia is expected over the next decade under a new trade agreement signed with the world’s fastest-growing economy over the weekend.
SafetyCulture grows its workforce safety products with $6 million acquisition of SHEQSY
Queensland unicorn SafetyCulture has acquired SHEQSY, a cloud-based lone worker safety app for $6 million, bolstering its place as market leader in frontline technology for workers.
Local business celebrates the new interim Australia-India free trade agreement
The interim Australia-India free trade agreement promises to slash tariffs and ease labour mobility, sparking optimism from business groups.
CPA welcomes Labor scrapping trust fund tax reform, financial advice deductions
Labor's decision to drop major tax reforms affords local SMEs some "breathing space", according to CPA Australia.
Over 170 service stations in South Australia will accept payment in crypto from July
A group of South Australian service stations and convenience stores owned by On The Run will soon accept crypto payments.