COSBOA says Labor’s jobs and skills summit is no “stunt” as Dutton, Littleproud split over attendance
The Opposition Leader publicly turned down an invitation to the Jobs Summit, claiming the summit would be compromised by government favouritism towards union policy suggestions.
Peter Strong: Labor has made a good start, but it must never forget small business people
The small business community will be closely watching where this government moves on the economy and on removing the cumbersome complexity that bedevils workplace relations, writes Peter Strong.
“Many small retailers are not opening every day”: Business groups urge government to rethink axed COVID-19 isolation payment amid staff shortage
The Morrison government's Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment scheme, which provided $750-a-week lump sum payments to workers required to self-isolate after testing positive for COVID-19, expired on June 30.
Small business groups put migration, skills, and IR reform on the agenda of landmark employment summit
On September 1-2, the Albanese government will make good on its election pledge to meet with business groups, union representatives, and social service advocates to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing the Australian economy.
Why it’s time to start prioritising financial literacy for First Nations people
First Nations Foundation CEO Phil Usher says there is one factor underpinning all 17 Closing the Gap targets that is not being paid enough attention: financial literacy.
John Durie: Small business on the losing side in the battle against staff shortages
Competition with big corporations to retain and hire staff amid widespread shortages is now emerging as a new hurdle for small business.
A Q&A with SmartCompany’s new columnist: Frankly Speaking’s Chryssie Swarbrick
SmartCompany is collaborating with Melbourne small business owner Chryssie Swarbrick to take readers behind the scenes as she launches her new cafe, Two Franks.
Businesses build loyalty with easier shipping
Doing good business involves some universal principles – good customer service, fast and reliable delivery and a great product. But not every business harnesses the opportunities available to drive those principles into action.
SMEs bear the brunt of staff shortages, according to ABS
Staffing difficulties are largely because of a lack of job applicants and applicants not having the required skills, new data from the ABS says.
EOFY changes: How they will impact your business
With a new financial year on the horizon, there’s a number of changes that business owners will need to be aware of in order to stay compliant. From superannuation contributions to a rising minimum wage, here’s what you need to know for the 2022–23 financial year.
Australia Post unveils 57 Local Business Heroes with “unique” connection to their communities
A family business that makes nature-themed patches, stickers and clothing to raise awareness of Tasmania’s wilderness is set to gain access to new markets and expert advice after being named one of Australia’s ‘local business heroes’.
“Delicate juggling act”: SMEs to balance minimum wage hikes against surging power and raw material costs
Small and medium-sized businesses are planning how to handle a larger-than-expected hike to the minimum wage as other costs soar.
