“All politics is local”: Eight ways small business owners can make sure they stay on Labor’s agenda
Hoping for the best is not a plan for any business, and the business of policy is no exception. Now is the time for SMEs and startups to plan for policy input.
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Worker shortages, inflation, and climate: Here are the key small business concerns as Labor takes power
Sensing the potential for a Labor shake-up in Canberra, small business organisations have expressed their key concerns.
“We’re looking for policies that look forward”: COSBOA hopes Albanese keeps SMEs front of mind
The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) congratulates Anthony Albanese on his election victory.
What small businesses and startups can expect from the new Labor government
Prime Minister elect Anthony Albanese and senior Labor MPs have outlined the party's economic vision.
Peter Strong: Questions remain, but I’m optimistic the Albanese government can help small business
Although Anthony Albanese didn't specifically mention small business in his victory speech, Peter Strong still has hope the new government will have a good relationship with the sector.
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.
Peter Strong: What happens to small business after the election?
The future behaviour of the small business community — particularly those that employ others — will depend on who wins on the weekend.
‘Overdue’: The ATO is cracking down on small business tax debts by issuing 40 director penalty notices a day
The ATO is ramping up its issuance of director penalty notices — which can hold current and former company directors personally liable.
Peter Strong: Workplace relations is finally on the agenda this election. So what are the major parties promising?
We are seeing the first real focus during an election on workplace relations since the ill thought-out Work Choices campaign helped force the Coalition out of government in 2007.
John Durie: 71% of SMEs are expecting a change of government, but what happens next?
Small business started the election campaign with three key concerns: labour shortages, skills shortages and least cost routing. All three have barely touched the surface of the campaign.
A small business owner’s tips for tackling rising inflation
"You should strongly consider matching your team’s salaries with inflation every quarter, without the need for government or union intervention," writes small business owner Avi Efrat.
