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Why banks are now chasing your SME clients
Australia’s big banks and non-bank lenders have a new focus: small business. This pivot is driving competition and improving access to finance for SMEs.
Apprenticeship wage subsidy program extended by one year
Under the Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements program, any business or group training organisation that engages an apprentice between 5 October...
Tourism sector calls for extra support as post-JobKeeper plan expected within days
According to new “heat map” research based on government data and compiled by Stafford Strategy for the Tourism & Transport Forum (TTF), over...
JobKeeper wind-up could cost up to 250k jobs, analysis finds
There will likely be a decrease in employment of between 125,000 and 250,000 persons, or about 1 to 2 per cent of employment, according to an...
Bruce Billson confirmed as next small business ombudsman
Mr Billson will succeed Ms Carnell as the small business ombudsman after her tenure wraps up on 10 March. His appointment has been speculated...
ATO warned against being heavy-handed with SMEs as debt rises
Outgoing small business ombudsman Kate Carnell said she is concerned small businesses may be subjected to the harsh debt recovery actions...
The top factors underpinning a full recovery of the retail sector
A CouriersPlease survey asked 172 retailers what they think the industry needs to bounce back once social restrictions are removed. Read more at...
Company director disqualified for misleading prospective franchisees
The court found that Megasave Couriers Australia Pty Ltd (Megasave) assured prospective franchisees that they would receive guaranteed minimum...
COSBOA, ACTU make united call for changes to part-time work
The changes are part of an agreement between the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association and Master Grocers Australia that will allow...
Improving business conditions but cash flow troubles persist: ABS
The latest ABS Business Conditions and Sentiments Survey showed that, in February, 30 per cent of businesses were impacted by reduced cash flow...
Victorian government returns to easing COVID restrictions
The eased restrictions will allow for more visitors in the home, reduced mask wearing and increased number of workers heading back to the office....
