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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.
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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.
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Up to $200k in grants for Queensland small businesses under Ignite program

Queensland SMEs can now apply for over $200,000 in grants through the Ignite grants to accelerate their innovation and g...
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The simple 4-account setup that brings clarity to small-business cashflow

Finances feel out of control? Try this 4-account set-up.
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EOFY 2025: Free upcoming ATO masterclasses for small-business owners

ATO's free masterclasses are designed to help small-business owners gain the knowledge and skills in starting and growin...
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Small CPG brands struggling amidst funding challenges and dominance of large brands

The CPG Investor Hub seeks to help emerging CPG brands to secure funding so they can compete with the larger brands.
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Labor plan to legislate penalty rates sparks backlash from business groups

What would the move mean for businesses? Advocates have weighed in.
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How dishonour fees are hurting small-business loyalty

A GoCardless study finds most Australians consider dishonour fees unfair as businesses are urged to adopt customer-first...
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Labor and Coalition unveil competing tax relief plans for small-business earners

Australia’s major parties pitch rival tax changes, with deductions and offsets aimed at easing small-business cost press...
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SMEs urged to adapt to new financial realities amid cashflow crunch

With operational costs rising and tax breaks shrinking in 2025, SMEs must act fast to boost financial stability and expl...