Small businesses hit the hardest by tumultuous economic conditions Economy Poppy Johnston 28 July 2023 Small and medium-sized businesses have observed a slowdown in profitability, employment and trading conditions.
Aussie small businesses fear they will miss summer sales targets as cost-of-living pressures continue to bite Cashflow Morganne Kopittke 30 November 2022 Data from Xero also revealed that 28% of small businesses are similarly concerned they will miss their targets due to the cost of new supplies and equipment.
Small businesses brace for cost increases as fuel excise reduction nears its end Economy Morganne Kopittke 6 September 2022 The Albanese government has decided to put an end to the six-month fuel excise reduction which will see the price of petrol go up by 25 cents a litre.
Peter Strong: Why a minimum wage increase will not solve the inflation problem Election 2022 Peter Strong 12 May 2022 Any pay rise will create increased costs for employers, who will pass that onto consumers. This will increase inflation and the cycle will continue.
Big promises and band-aid solutions: Will small business ever see respite from soaring energy costs? Energy & Resources Domenico Gelonese 16 May 2019 Energy costs are a big issue facing the small-business sector ahead of the election on Saturday, writes Embertec president Domenico Gelonese.
