Victorian government pledges $267.1 million in payroll tax relief but threshold still lags
The Victorian government has unveiled over $250 million in payroll tax relief, but has saved most of it for regional firms.
Who, when and where: The ATO will visit 1,800 small businesses before tax time in a black economy blitz
The ATO will be visiting more than 1500 small businesses between now and tax time. Here's the who, when and where you need to know.
Business owner fined and jailed for six months in unprecedented case after fatal forklift accident
The owner of a scrap metal business was found guilty of breaching the Occupational Health and Safety Act after a worker was fatally crushed by a metal bin.
Organic supermarket About Life collapses after numerous legal disputes
Organic grocer About Life has appointed administrators after a string of legal disputes with suppliers and other stakeholders.
A state-by-state guide to payroll tax: How does your state stack up?
There have been a few changes to payroll tax across the country in 2018, we examine the current state of play, comparing conditions state-by-state.
‘I won’t deal with shopping centres again’: New future for Nuts About Tella after landlord dispute
After a dispute with a Melbourne landlord, Nuts About Tella is charting a new future with a diversified product range and new brand proposition.
Victoria’s largest independent butcher Tasman Butchers has been saved from administration
Tasman Butchers has been purchased by two of its buyers, a move that will secure the future of the business, albeit with a smaller portfolio of stores.
Staff pulling a sickie before Melbourne Cup? Here’s what (or not) to do
Pulling a sickie is an Australian classic, but employers foot the bill. The race that stops the nation doesn't have to stop your business, but you might want it to.
“Landlords on notice”: Small business commissioner cracks down on rental disclosure
As rents continue to rise, Victoria's small business commissioner has warned landlords about shirking their disclosure obligations to tenants.
Award-winning pastry chef Pierrick Boyer shuts up shop, blames construction work for business failure
Pierrick Boyer says construction work near his Melbourne cafe has driven him out of business only four months after opening.
LaunchVic allocates $2 million in funding to Medical Device Partnering Program to better support medtech sector
LaunchVic launched the Victorian MDPP this week, with $2 million in funding over two years to deliver the program in Victoria.
Most footy fanatics will welcome Victoria’s public holiday on Friday, but not all business owners are fans
Business owners have expressed mixed views about this year's Grand Final public holiday and the impact it will have on their businesses.