Labor, Coalition to compete for small business hearts and minds at COSBOA summit
The federal government and the Opposition will show off their duelling visions for the small business sector at this week's COSBOA National Small Business Summit, one of the last big-name business events before the May budget outlines taxpayer support for SMEs.
Employment Hero: Bureau of Meteorology dismissal should not cloud remote work discussions
Mutual trust and tight safety precautions are vital when allowing employees to work overseas, Employment Hero co-founder Ben Thompson says, after the high-profile dismissal of a Bureau of Meteorology scientist who worked from the United States.
Ready for 2024? Small business experts predict this year’s storylines
Constrained consumer spending, interest rate anxiety, and sheer exhaustion are likely to weigh on small businesses in 2024, advocates say, as entrepreneurs seek opportunity in what could be another challenging year.
Veteran policy advisor and advocate Luke Achterstraat appointed new COSBOA CEO
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia has appointed Luke Achterstraat as its new CEO, bringing a former federal government advisor and a major property industry figurehead into the small business realm.
The Tech Council of Australia says the industry has a diversity problem and more job investment is needed
The Tech Council of Australia wants to see more investment in skilled migration and mid-career tech transitions.
Can monetary policy fix inflation caused by climate change? The RBA isn’t sure
The review of the Reserve Bank wants to know what happens if monetary policy can't fix inflation caused by factors like climate change.
Stake launches childcare reimbursements for new parents to help workers return to the office
Companies that offer parental leave packages could disadvantage themselves if they don't also provide childcare subsidies, Stake says.
Treasury will once again model the economic toll of climate change as Sydney businesses face yet another flood disaster
As SMEs across Sydney count the cost of yet another flood disaster, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has confirmed the nation's top economic department will resume its modelling of the risks posed by climate change.
“Canary down the inflationary coalmine”: Government support needed to shield construction, industry group says
Canberra should use all the tools at its disposal to shield the construction sector from inflationary pain, Master Builders Australia says.
COSBOA election comparison gives Coalition the edge on energy and mental health, but supports Labor on merchant fees
The peak body for small businesses associations has ranked the major parties on 12 issues it considers vital to the small business sector.
‘Being open is a weapon’: How Peter Strong changed the game for small business in Australia
When Peter Strong reflects on his time as chief executive of COSBOA, he tells a story of changing attitudes, of a relentless drive to represent people, and of the power of honesty.
A floor price for alcohol decreased cask wine consumption in the Northern Territory: Is it time for a national rollout?
The Northern Territory's alcohol floor price reduced cask wine consumption without significantly impacting other alcohol sales.
