SMEs to wear ultimate cost of surcharge ban

SMEs to wear ultimate cost of surcharge ban

Michael Stafford of Perth-based 6seed said that while banning surcharges above and beyond the actual cost of transactions is welcomed to stop businesses profiteering, it does nothing to solve the “root cause” of the problem – i.e. the fact that such high fees exist at...
SMEs’ views sought on new complaints tribunal

SMEs’ views sought on new complaints tribunal

Small Business Minister Michael McCormack said in a statement that the panel, which will include SME owners and consumer advocates, will help to “advise the best way to move to a one-stop-shop for dispute resolution”.Read the full article on My Business.
SMEs reinforcing national wage crisis

SMEs reinforcing national wage crisis

The straw poll, conducted on the My Business website, asked readers “With concerns mounting about wage stagnation, are you planning to give employees a pay rise this financial year?” Read the full article on My Business.
Hire more staff to boost profits, SMEs urged

Hire more staff to boost profits, SMEs urged

Referring to New York real estate magnate Barbara Corcoran, Lachy Rowston – of CrossFit Creature gyms and The Mind Muscle Project podcast – says taking on more staff sooner rather than later has been a key to helping his business steadily grow.Read the full article on...
SMEs reveal strategies for surviving Amazon

SMEs reveal strategies for surviving Amazon

According to Russell Zimmerman, head of the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), substantial change in the Australian business landscape is inevitable once Amazon begins trading here.Read the full article on My Business.