Bruce Billson says regulation falling “disproportionately” on small business
In a submission to the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet, Bruce Billson says small businesses are made to shoulder the weight of ‘disproportionate’ government regulation.
Birchal raises $3 million for its plan to build an equity crowdfunding ecosystem
Birchal co-founder and managing director Matt Vitale wants to make it easier — and safer — for everyday people to profit off startups.
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.
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.
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.
Small business ombudsman launches inquiry into SMEs’ preparedness for natural disasters
The inquiry comes as a damning Deloitte Access Economics report found just 3% of Australia's disaster funds are put towards preventing disaster.
Bronwyn Le Grice on why she doesn’t chase unicorns — and thinks founders shouldn’t either
In an interview with SmartCompany Plus, Le Grice discusses why she doesn’t chase unicorns, her unifying principle in supporting staff, how to evaluate third-parties you work with, and why she asks if founders want to be rich or famous.
Cheat sheet: Invoice finance discounting and factoring explained
This exclusive extract from Propell's soon-to-be released eBook — 101 Guide to small business finance — explores the options of invoice finance discounting and factoring for SMEs.
A guide to resources for proactive mental health management for SMEs
ASBFEO, MYOB and Smiling Mind have prepared a list of resources for proactive mental health management that are bespoke to the needs of SMEs.
“Alarming and unacceptable”: Optus pays back $800,000 after SMEs charged for services they didn’t use
Almost 1000 SMEs have received close to $800,000 in refunds from Optus, after an investigation by the communications watchdog found they were incorrectly charged for landline phone services they didn't use.
Small businesses in ‘survival’ mode as access to finance remains a pain point
Small and medium businesses are bearing the brunt of ongoing lockdowns and many are now in “wait, survive and see” mode, says Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe.
