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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.
Victorian government announces $250m Business Growth Fund
The government’s aim is to create Australia’s largest fund of its kind to help small businesses access capital and create jobs to grow the...
360 Degrees: Are your clients STP ready?
Kylie Parker, director, Lotus Accountants Clients of Lotus Accountants know single touch payroll (STP) is commencing from 1 July 2019. Given our...
ACCC proposes collective bargaining plan for small businesses
The ACCC said on Thursday it is seeking views on its proposal to implement a class exemption that would allow small businesses to collectively...
Top tips for solving franchise disputes
As a starting point, open and calm communication is highly recommended, and often all that is necessary to reach a point of negotiation. Read...
ATO to launch black economy hotline
In its effort to fight the black economy, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will set up a new black economy hotline on 1 July 2019. “We want...
Startup wins NASA deal to launch rockets from Australia
NASA will work with Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) to launch rockets into space from the startup's Arnhem Space Centre in 2020. Read more at...
Businesses will move if gas prices don’t go down, ACCC warns
High gas prices remain a critical issue for domestic gas users and could see more businesses move or close in the east coast, according to the...
Returning Small Business Minister promises to tackle challenges faced by sector
The Morrison government has pledged to support Australia’s 3.4 million small and family businesses by lowering their taxes, helping them hire...
Businesses urged to prepare for new employment law changes
To comply with the new laws, companies will need to introduce a new whistleblower policy within their organisation. Read more at...
One-in-a-100 success rate sparks call to reform small business sacking
The Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association claims small businesses are incurring significant financial and time penalties...
