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Tax reform, wage incentives and an IR overhaul: What SMEs want from the 2020-21 budget

Matthew Elmas

23 September 2020

The 2020-21 budget is a little over a week away and small businesses are looking for extended support to get back on track after COVID-19.

Wildly successful pivot stories — and where to next for SMEs

Articles

Salesforce

15 September 2020

SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating recently hosted a webinar which looked beyond the headlines at some of the successful SME pivot stories t…

Peter Strong: Crisis communication is essential in fostering trust, and the Victorian government has fallen short

Coronavirus

Peter Strong

14 September 2020

The Victorian government has forgotten to inform people in a meaningful way beyond a once-a-day television event.

Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank

Construction & Engineering

Matthew Elmas

8 September 2020

The federal government has paid $500 million to businesses under its apprenticeship and training subsidies program, Michaelia Cash says.

The road to 2021 will be winding, but you’re more prepared than you realise, says COSBOA director Sandy Chong

Business Advice

Sandy Chong

4 September 2020

When thinking about the road to 2021, "acknowledge how far you’ve come" and "take care of your mental health", says COSBOA's Sandy Chong.

Wildly successful pivot stories — and where to next for SMEs

Webinars

Salesforce

25 August 2020

SmartCompany editor Eloise Keating, COSBOA CEO Peter Strong and a panel of business leaders and strategists discuss qualities and tactics that will help SMEs move through this tumultuous phase and into recovery.

Carnell: Governments need to shop small when handing out contracts

Cashflow

Matthew Elmas

30 July 2020

Governments need to increase their spending with small business suppliers and should consider SMEs first when undertaking tender, Kate Carnell says.

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Peter Strong: Australia’s economic recovery depends on us all listening to each other

Coronavirus

Peter Strong

24 July 2020

If we are to build a great economy again, we must listen to each other, says Peter Strong from the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia.

Morrison’s “JobTrainer” pledges $2 billion for apprentice wage subsidies and vocational training reform

Coronavirus

Matthew Elmas

16 July 2020

Apprentice wages will be supported through to March next year in a $1.5 billion extension to subsidies that will also see medium sized businesses benefit.

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Peter Strong: Small businesses are the beating heart of their communities, and they need those communities now more than ever

Coronavirus

Peter Strong

15 July 2020

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.

Music licensor APRA forced to spill the beans on fees as watchdog pushes for transparency

Competition

Matthew Elmas

14 July 2020

Small businesses are hoping music licensing fees will change in Australia after the ACCC decided APRA must provide more transparency.

National ‘Go Local First’ campaign urges Australians to support small businesses

Coronavirus

Eloise Keating

10 July 2020

Small businesses across the country are being invited to get involved with Go Local First, a new national campaign designed to encourage Australians to purchase from, and support, local businesses.

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Tax reform, wage incentives and an IR overhaul: What SMEs want from the 2020-21 budget

Wildly successful pivot stories — and where to next for SMEs

Peter Strong: Crisis communication is essential in fostering trust, and the Victorian government has fallen short

Businesses snap up $500 million in apprentice subsidies as COVID-19 sees commencements tank

The road to 2021 will be winding, but you’re more prepared than you realise, says COSBOA director Sandy Chong

Wildly successful pivot stories — and where to next for SMEs

Carnell: Governments need to shop small when handing out contracts

Peter Strong: Australia’s economic recovery depends on us all listening to each other

Morrison’s “JobTrainer” pledges $2 billion for apprentice wage subsidies and vocational training reform

Peter Strong: Small businesses are the beating heart of their communities, and they need those communities now more than ever

Music licensor APRA forced to spill the beans on fees as watchdog pushes for transparency

National ‘Go Local First’ campaign urges Australians to support small businesses