Australian BNPL operator Pay It Later accused of owing small businesses as co-owner seeks company wind-up
A group of small business owners have accused Australian buy now, pay later firm Pay It Later of withholding hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales revenue.
Election 2022: Why Peter Strong says this election will be won and lost on the economy
In the first edition of his weekly column running throughout the campaign, Peter Strong examines what the election means for the self-employed and their businesses.
More cash and no more lockdowns: Key election demands from SMEs revealed
More cash from the government and no more lockdowns were among the top demands from more than 500 SMEs, who also think Labor is going to win the election, a new survey reveals.
What the 2022 federal budget means for SMEs
There’s plenty for SMEs to be happy about in the 2022 budget, even if there is a lack of action on labour shortages, skills gaps and the instant asset write-off scheme.
Election 2022: Jobs, the skills shortage, and how the Coalition and Labor plan to win your vote
SmartCompany is breaking down the key election issues facing Australia’s small business community. Today we’re looking at what the Coalition and Labor have to say about jobs and skills.
How measures in the budget will help small businesses bridge the digital skills gap
The measures announced in the budget will help small business owners make their businesses resilient and sustainable, writes Marcus Marchant from Vista Australia.
Morrison government the “best friend small business can have” says Stuart Robert in pre-election pitch
The Morrison government has reminded small businesses of the millions it has poured into pandemic and disaster relief over the past two years, as it made its case to SMEs ahead of the upcoming federal election.
“Pro-business, pro-employer”: Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Labor is in industry’s corner ahead of the election
After running through Labor's broad plan at the National Press Club, Chalmers said a Labor government would focus on "boosting the resilience of small business".
Explained: Everything SMEs need to know about the federal government’s new PayTo platform
A major change is coming for small businesses when the federal government’s new real-time payments initiative PayTo goes live from July 1, 2022.
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.
CPA welcomes Labor scrapping trust fund tax reform, financial advice deductions
Labor's decision to drop major tax reforms affords local SMEs some "breathing space", according to CPA Australia.
Sydney businessman cops $57,000 toll charge
Transport for NSW has apologised for a billing mistake that overcharged thousands of motorists, including a Sydney transport company owner.
