Forty-seven Queensland councils sign charter to be small business friendly
Councils will also participate in an accelerator program, which is a set of self-supported tools and advice to help members put in place a strategy to improve their regions when it comes to small businesses.
“Will never forget my roots”: Australia’s newest MP pledges small business support
Gold Coast councillor turned parliamentarian Cameron Caldwell has pledged to protect local and small businesses and maintain his community roots.
Budget 2022: Ten key policies in the budget for small businesses — and five things that are missing
Here are the small business measures included in Labor's 2022 federal budget, and five that are missing.
Budget 2022: Is there room for small businesses in Jim Chalmers’ vision for a “better future”?
When Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down the Albanese government’s first budget tonight, he will mention the words “small business” only once.
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.
Australia Post is looking for Local Business Heroes to share in $285,000 in prizes
Australia Post is looking for 57 small businesses to be part of its 2022 Local Business Heroes program.
MYEFO: Procurement, small business counselling and the digital economy get funding boost
The MYEFO update includes additional funding to improve SME access to government tenders and extend free financial counselling to small businesses affected by COVID-19, bushfires and floods.
Morrison government to scrap COVID-19 business support, leaving SMEs “screaming out” for clarity on reopening plans
The Morrison government will turn off the taps on COVID-19 business support, but a lack of detail has only led to more uncertainty for SMEs.
Prolonged lockdowns see industry groups call on government to bring back JobKeeper
Industry group leaders have appealed to the government for a boost in urgent support to businesses struggling under the current prolonged lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne.
“I just hope the tank doesn’t run out”: A week in the life of a small business accountant during lockdown
Stacey Price shares a glimpse of her weekly life as a small business accountant during the busiest time of year, with COVID-19 lockdowns thrown on top.
Peter Strong: Now JobKeeper has ended, we need to help small businesses find staff again
JobKeeper kept many small businesses alive, kept millions of people in jobs and saved the economy, but it's now time for a new conversation.
Victoria extends emergency small business grants, bringing total support to almost $800 million
Victoria's emergency small business grants have been extended again, but there's still no support for sole traders.