Small business to get a bigger piece of the government pie under new Labor plan Politics Matthew Elmas 21 January 2019 Labor wants SMEs to get more out of government spending and will require government departments and big businesses to consider them if it wins the election.
Peter Strong: What will 2019 bring, and what do small businesses want? Business Advice Peter Strong 14 January 2019 There will be an election in 2019, and small business owners make up a huge chunk of eligible voters, so here are the issues we have our eyes on.
Six (very serious) last-minute gift ideas for small business owners Business Advice Dominic Powell 21 December 2018 You've still got time to run to the shops before Christmas Day and get a present for the special small business owner in your life.
Peter Strong: Why 2018 was a good year for most small business owners Business Advice Peter Strong 20 December 2018 Council Of Small Business Of Australia chief executive Peter Strong reflects on the small business outcomes, good and bad, from 2018.
Credit crackdown concern as banks commit to addressing credit card failures Cashflow Matthew Elmas 19 December 2018 There is concern banks will tighten the reigns on credit card lending after ASIC revealed a non-binding set of commitments for banks.
“Formula for failure”: Sweeping industrial relations reforms on the table for Labor Industrial Relations Matthew Elmas 13 December 2018 Labor's industrial relations spokesperson Brendan O'Connor says Labor will consider sweeping changes to Australia's employment landscape.
“Biggest compliance undertaking since GST”: Everything you need to know about the new single touch payroll laws Single Touch Payroll Matthew Elmas 7 December 2018 Explainer: Single Touch Payroll laws are being extended to businesses with less than 19 workers. Here's what you need to know about the changes.
Business loses $300,000 to ‘spoofed’ email scam: How to protect yourself from being impersonated Technology Dominic Powell 27 November 2018 Australia’s competition watchdog has warned SMEs to “urgently” review their security and pay systems after one business reported a $300,000 loss.
Recognise and reward: How to perfect your Christmas party presentation People Emma Bannister 23 November 2018 With a little preparation (and restraint) you can give the perfect Christmas party presentation that everyone will remember — in a good way.
Why companies go broke: ASIC data reveals pain for food and accommodation businesses Cashflow Matthew Elmas 15 November 2018 ASIC has released new data on corporate insolvency, which has shed some light on the difficulties faced by food and accommodation firms in 2017-18.
Sushi blitz: Fair Work Ombudsman recovers $746,000 in unpaid wages in targeted audit Legal Matthew Elmas 9 October 2018 Sushi businesses have come into focus in the latest move by the Fair Work Omubdsman to crack down on underpayment in the fast-food industry.
ATO streamlines Single Touch Payroll further by allowing tax agents to regularly lodge on businesses’ behalf Tax Dominic Powell 18 September 2018 The Australian Taxation Office has released new measures to help Australian small businesses streamline their use of Single Touch Payroll reporting.
