SMEs set to receive revenue-contingent loans in post-JobKeeper support package
Small businesses are set to receive revenue-contingent loans as part of the government’s post-JobKeeper support package.
Small business groups urge the federal government to offer $5,000 financial advice subsidies to SMEs
Small business advocates are urging the government to give SMEs grants of up to $5,000 for financial advice after JobKeeper comes to an end.
Federal government considers turning JobKeeper into HECS-style loans for virus-hit businesses
Small businesses could soon access revenue-contingent loans, following the federal government’s consideration of a HECS-style loan scheme.
“Now is not the time”: Accounting groups urge government not to bring in mandatory e-invoicing for all businesses
Two of Australia’s leading accounting groups are calling on the federal government to move away from a proposal to make e-invoicing mandatory for all businesses.
SMEs given weeks to pay up under superannuation amnesty or face significant fines
Employers that registered for the superannuation guarantee amnesty have just weeks left to pay outstanding amounts or enter payment plans.
More SMEs could be eligible for JobKeeper and cash flow payments following ATO appeal and IGoT review
More SMEs could be eligible for JobKeeper and cash flow boost payments depending on the outcome of an ATO appeal and a review by the IGoT.
Senate drops controversial $10,000 cash ban that would have “hit SMEs hard”
The Senate has voted against the federal government's plan to ban businesses from making cash payments over $10,000.
NSW government will spend $250 million to lure businesses to the state, but SMEs are not the target
The NSW government is hoping to lure international and interstate businesses to set up shop in the state by offering payroll tax relief and fast-tracked planning approvals.
JobMaker not suited to most SMEs, as Treasury estimates hiring credits will create 45,000 jobs, not 450,000
The federal government’s JobMaker hiring credit is not suited to many SMEs, which are still in a recovery phase, according to CPA Australia.
Explained: How SMEs can access the new ‘limitless’ asset write-off scheme
The government has unveiled a massive new asset write-off scheme, but how will it work in practice?
Small business reacts: A confidence-boosting budget with “clever” policy to help SMEs
The federal government’s big spending budget has won praise among small business advocates, who’ve welcomed the focus on tax incentives, wage subsidies and mental health support.
Small business leaders call for $5,000 viability review subsidy to be included in the budget
Small business groups are urging the federal government to include a Small Business Viability Review program in next week’s federal budget.
