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Labor’s landslide win – what now for small-business owners?
SMEs can expect modest wins, but there are potential regulatory challenges.
Bipartisan support for small-business forum sought
COSBOA's post-election small business forum will discuss the practical mechanisms needed to support Australia’s small-bu...
Queensland to support small businesses with business recovery clinics
Business wellbeing coaches will provide support to managers dealing with mental health or emotional challenges along wit...
The issues that matter most to SMEs in the upcoming election
Ahead of the federal election, majority of Australian SMEs seek sector-specific support, such as tax cuts and cashflow r...
Election 2025: How the major parties have promised to cut your costs
Here’s how the major parties plan to reduce operating costs for small businesses ahead of the 2025 Federal Election.
Businesses reminded of their obligations regarding card payment surcharges
The ACCC reminds businesses to keep their card payment surcharges within actual costs and disclose them upfront as it pr...
Election 2025: All the tax changes major parties are promising small businesses
Here are the tax changes that major parties have promised you this election.
Election 2025: How major parties plan to cut red tape for small businesses
We break down the election promises major parties have made to cut red tape.
Labor plan to legislate penalty rates sparks backlash from business groups
What would the move mean for businesses? Advocates have weighed in.
Coalition promises small-business tax offsets, ‘tech booster’
The Coalition has unveiled a new small-biz plan -- but does it go far enough?