“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".
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.
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.
Labor pledges to close digital skills gap with 1.2 million jobs by 2030
Labor has pledged to see 1.2 million Aussies in tech jobs by 2030, planting a flag on a key issue facing the startup sector ahead of next week’s federal budget.
Morrison government’s response to the Porter and Higgins’ cases could hinder its chances in the next election
Following the Morrison government's response to the Porter and Higgins' cases, thousands of Australians marched around the country angry and fed up at the treatment of women.
Peter Strong: Small business was key to winning the election, so ignore us at your own peril
Politicians that ignore the small-business vote, or advance policies threatening the economic wellbeing of business owners, disadvantage themselves.
Will Labor’s minimum wage boost “flow back into the tills of small business”? It’s complicated
Bill Shorten says increasing the minimum wage will benefit small businesses. But does that claim stack up? Well, it's complicated.
Fair Work Commission decision looms as minimum wage campaign heats up
Lobbyists and unions are descending on the Fair Work Commission this week for final hearings about the annual minimum wage decision.
Coalition unveils $2.5 million in space grants, but there’s a big question mark for startups
The Coalition will spend $2.5 million on space grants, but has yet to finalise eligibility requirements, which could exclude many startups.
How to make informed buying and voting decisions in a sea of fake news
In a world filled with biased news, fake news and fads, it's hard to make sound decisions, buy or purchase anything or vote with confidence.
Labor’s family trust tax costed at $7.7 billion amid concern small business will be hardest hit
Labor has released costings for its family trust tax, outlining its plan to crack down on misuse, although there is concern small business will be caught in the crossfire.
You can’t escape debate: How to approach social media management during election time
Given businesses can’t escape political debate online, how should they approach social media moderating during election time?
