Posts tagged "small business budget wish-list"

'Bonus' tax deductions incentivising small businesses to invest in digital upgrades and staff training are yet to be passed into law, a year after the Morrison government first introduced the dual policies.

SMEs represent 99.8% of all businesses in Australia, contribute half of the GDP, and are critical to the nation’s economic prosperity and diversity.

Small business leaders do not expect Tuesday's federal budget to funnel cash towards the sector, instead predicting policies designed to shield local enterprises without worsening inflation.

An even greater percentage say they are either dissatisfied or ambivalent about the federal government’s current level of support for businesses like theirs. 

As the 2023 federal budget time approaches, we’re calling on the federal government to make a change to enable easier access to key information relating to cybersecurity for small business owners. 

This week SmartCompany is speaking to key members of the SME and startup communities to find out what they want to see in next week’s budget.