Budget 2021: Plenty for SMEs in big-spending, election budget bonanza
Small and medium businesses are among the winners in this year’s budget, which puts skills and training, the digital economy and dispute resolution front and centre.
Budget 2021: Massive asset write-off and loss carry-back schemes extended for SMEs
Small and medium businesses will be able to immediately deduct the full cost of all new asset purchases for another 12 months under measures included in tonight's budget.
Whistleblower Richard Boyle’s prosecution continues after he exposed the ATO’s unethical debt collection practices against small businesses
Boyle is facing life in prison for his role in exposing unethical debt collection practices inside the ATO.
“False advocates” of small business are unwilling to accept change for the better, says Peter Strong
Peter Strong says it is disappointing that some organisations that claim to represent small business people do not actually do so.
Brisbane Olympics: Why businesses should start preparing themselves now, so they can capitalise on the boom
Acting on these five steps now will keep you ahead of the game, allowing not just the athletes to bring home gold in 2032.
Small businesses asked to help review Small Business Ombudsman’s work
Small businesses are being encouraged to contribute to an independent review of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
New government agency set to maximise economic benefits and jobs growth across NSW
Investment NSW officially commenced operations on Monday, with the “mission” of enhancing the state’s global position as a safe place to do business, attracting investment capital, and creating jobs.
Government’s private tender process puts small businesses in harm’s way, says Senator Jacqui Lambie
Senator Jacqui Lambie says a government contract could keep a small business going, and missing out on that contract might be the difference between staying open or closing their doors.
Why we should all be concerned about falling small business ownership and house prices
Australia’s over-reliance on property for wealth generation will weigh on the economy if house prices drop, but falling small business ownership looms as a bigger problem.
Brendan O’Connor: The Morrison government is dragging its heels on a plan to promote growth, create jobs and support small businesses
The Morrison government needs an overarching plan for small businesses, not just a nip and tuck here and there, says Brendan-O'Connor.
Losing access to JobKeeper? Expert advice for sole traders and small business owners
JobKeeper 1.0 is expiring at the end of this month. Here's what sole traders and small businesses need to know about transitioning off the wage subsidies.
Aussiepreneurs will drag Australia out of the recession — but they’ll need a hand-up to do so
Aussiepreneurs run the myriad SMEs that employ almost two-thirds of all Australians, and it's up to them to kick-start the economy.
