Budget 2022: Company fees to be reduced and removed as part of deregulation agenda
The government says small business owners can expect to pay less in fees when using its modernised business registry platform, under the continuation of its deregulation agenda.
Stop fiddling round the edges: It’s time to make the asset write-off permanent
If this government has seen value in continuing the instant asset write-off for seven years, asks Eloise Keating, why not make it permanent?
What the federal budget means for SMEs
Join Eloise Keating, Alexi Boyd, Helen Lea and Alan Tse for the only 2022-23 federal budget debrief you need.
eBook: Small and medium business trends report
While many businesses suffered in the pandemic, others seized entrepreneurial opportunities. The Small and medium business trends report shares a snapshot of SMB leaders’ current perceptions and insights and how these have changed.
Marketing in confusing times: Six pro tips for growth in 2022
Marketing is a very different kettle of fish post-pandemic. SmartCompany spoke to Lauren Oakes, CEO of Megaphone Marketing, and Sabri Suby, founder and head of growth at King Kong, to get their top tips on brand-building in 2022 and beyond.
Budget 2022: Major PAYG overhaul in $800 million small business package
Millions of small businesses could benefit from a major overhaul to the way Pay-As-You-Go tax instalments are calculated, as part of an $800 million small business and sole trader package to be included in next week's federal budget.
Major parties urged to make digital a priority, as Aussie small businesses fall behind
Australian small businesses are significantly less likely to be earning revenue online or offering digital payment options, compared to their Asia-Pacific counterparts, according to research from CPA Australia.
COSBOA’s 2022 federal budget wish-list
Each year, business groups and industry associations make submissions to the federal government ahead of the budget. Here's what's at the top of COSBOA's budget wish-list.
Ian Whitworth: Why SMEs should put up their prices, and not follow Scott Morrison’s ‘third rate’ business advice
For us regular SMEs, putting up prices is a constant battle, writes Ian Whitworth. But after two years of starvation, it's time to act.
In conversation: Adore Beauty CEO Tennealle O’Shannessy and Klarna chief expansion officer Camilla Giesecke discuss innovation, setbacks and global growth.
"Our approach to innovation at Adore Beauty has been to seek to understand how beauty customers will be shopping in the next five to ten years. What will be their most important problems to solve? How are we uniquely placed to solve those problems?"
To the business owners: The world is uncertain, but you can’t pour from an empty cup
It's okay to pause your business during the constant upheaval at home and around the world, writes Odette Barry, but it's okay to push ahead too.
John Durie: No people in the CBD means no business for SMEs
Signs of life are returning to our CBDs, but small businesses hoping for a quick rebound may be disappointed, writes John Durie.
