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FINANCE

Labor SMB promises: lower merchant fees, greater preparedness for natural disasters and more regulation around late payments
Labor SMB promises: lower merchant fees, greater preparedness for natural disasters and more regulation around late payments
COSBOA CEO Alexi Boyd said “We are...
Businesses paying record high wage bills
Businesses paying record high wage bills
Queensland businesses secured more staff in the...
$1,200 Rebates for SMEs to update digital tools; websites, marketing, project management, cashflow 
$1,200 Rebates for SMEs to update digital tools; websites, marketing, project management, cashflow 
The Andrews Labor Government is backing small...
SMEs can claim up to $8,500 off solar installation
SMEs can claim up to $8,500 off solar installation
The Andrews Labor Government is helping even...
Securing a business loan in 7 steps
Securing a business loan in 7 steps
A business loan can help you start...
How you can apply for an SME loan
How you can apply for an SME loan
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics,...

BUSINESS

Some SME businesses estimate natural disasters would cost half their annual turnover
In the month following the South East Queensland flooding events earlier this year, eight percent of businesses estimated they would lose at least half their annual turnover, while another 27%...
Albanese Govt to make unfair contract terms illegal so SMBs are not exploited by large companies
Albanese Govt to make unfair contract terms illegal so SMBs are not exploited by large companies
Through lockdowns, bushfires and floods, Scott Morrison has failed to...
What Labor promises to deliver for small business
What Labor promises to deliver for small business
An Albanese Labor Government will deliver a Better Deal for...
Why regional SMEs need a seat at the table this Federal Election
Why regional SMEs need a seat at the table this Federal Election
Far North Queensland businesses were left off the agenda on...
Want to improve your SME’s productivity? 4 Key tips
Want to improve your SME’s productivity? 4 Key tips
Running a business is rarely easy. However, there are several...

TECHNOLOGY

Small businesses have ‘greatest risk’ of cloud cyber attacks
Research conducted over a six-month period shows small businesses are at serious risk of having their data accessed by cybercriminals....
Businesses facing more fraud occurring and going undetected thanks to Covid changes
Businesses facing more fraud occurring and going undetected thanks to Covid changes
According to research from the Internal Audit Foundation and Kroll,...
2 Reasons cybercriminals call small businesses ‘sweet spots’
2 Reasons cybercriminals call small businesses ‘sweet spots’
Firstly, small businesses are in the so-called ‘sweet spot’ of...
SMEs to receive $1.6 billion in digital and skills tax boost
SMEs to receive $1.6 billion in digital and skills tax boost
The Morrison Government is delivering $1.6 billion in tax relief to...
Can small businesses manage cyber threats on their own?
Can small businesses manage cyber threats on their own?
An Australian Financial Review (AFR) article revealed that Australia needs...
SMEs facing an unprecedented threat of cyber attacks
SMEs facing an unprecedented threat of cyber attacks
A new report has found that an alarming number of...
What is digital trust? & Why is it more important than ever for SMEs?
What is digital trust? & Why is it more important than ever for SMEs?
AustCyber published a report on digital trust in 2020 which...

Tax & Superannuation

2022 Budget Tax Wrap: what’s in it for you and your business?

2022 Budget Tax Wrap: what’s in it for you and...

The 2022/23 Budget was handed down last night by the government. While there was some targeted, boutique assistance for small…
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Federal Budget: 5 key SME tax takeaways

Federal Budget: 5 key SME tax takeaways

1. Utilise incentives to upskill your workforce Can you use the skills and training boost for financial support to upskill…
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Why SME tax structures should be reviewed

Why SME tax structures should be reviewed

Accounting firm BDO said the government should review the structures used by SMEs such as sole traders or partnerships because…
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E-Invoicing cheaper and safer, says ATO

E-Invoicing cheaper and safer, says ATO

In a recent update, the ATO said government agencies, business, and software providers across Australia were getting on board with…
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RATs are now tax-deductible for businesses and workers

RATs are now tax-deductible for businesses and workers

COSBOA welcomes Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s announcement on Monday that rapid antigen tests (RATs) will be tax-deductible for businesses and workers.…
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Latest News

Social commerce? Expected to grow by 30.8% annually

Social commerce? Expected to grow by 30.8% annually

Social commerce — social media combined with online shopping, is forecasted to grow compoundingly by 30.8% annually from 2020 through…
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Labor SMB promises: lower merchant fees, greater preparedness for natural disasters and more regulation around late payments

Labor SMB promises: lower merchant fees, greater preparedness for natural...

COSBOA CEO Alexi Boyd said “We are heartened by Albanese’s promise of a collaborative approach that would give everyone a…
Read More
Some SME businesses estimate natural disasters would cost half their annual turnover

Some SME businesses estimate natural disasters would cost half their...

In the month following the South East Queensland flooding events earlier this year, eight percent of businesses estimated they would lose at least half their annual turnover, while another 27%…
Read More
Businesses paying record high wage bills

Businesses paying record high wage bills

Queensland businesses secured more staff in the three months to March with employment levels increasing while labour costs are at a…
Read More
Albanese Govt to make unfair contract terms illegal so SMBs are not exploited by large companies

Albanese Govt to make unfair contract terms illegal so SMBs...

Through lockdowns, bushfires and floods, Scott Morrison has failed to provide leadership and ease the anxiety felt by many small…
Read More
What Labor promises to deliver for small business

What Labor promises to deliver for small business

An Albanese Labor Government will deliver a Better Deal for Small Business, providing certainty to the small business community in…
Read More

STARTUPS AND ENTREPRENEURS

How much can you make with a side hustle? &...
How to propel your startup’s growth through media relations with...
Top 24 profitable small business ideas for 2022
Supporting women in small business; a conversation with Alexi Boyd...

MARKETING

Social commerce? Expected to grow...
Social media best practice tips for 2022
Social media best practice tips for 2022
Best practice on social media is far and away the...
How to propel your startup’s growth through media relations with a small budget
How to propel your startup’s growth through media relations with a small budget
Public Relations or PR, according to investopedia, is the process...
Building your SME website or app? 5 Security features you must include
Building your SME website or app? 5 Security features you must include
Anushka Bandara is warning businesses and consumers to be aware...

ECONOMY

Labor SMB promises: lower merchant...
Businesses paying record high wage bills
Businesses paying record high wage bills
Queensland businesses secured more staff in the three months to...
2022-23 Federal Budget: Five ways small businesses can benefit
2022-23 Federal Budget: Five ways small businesses can benefit
The Federal Government’s 2022-23 Budget provides support aimed at helping small businesses...
The govt’s ‘Re-Imagined Visitor Economy’: can tourism’s economic contribution get to $230b by 2030?
The govt’s ‘Re-Imagined Visitor Economy’: can tourism’s economic contribution get to $230b by 2030?
The strategy, THRIVE 2030: The Re-Imagined Visitor Economy, provides a...

SPONSORED

How to pay business expenses...
How cash flow days from credit cards can benefit your business
How cash flow days from credit cards can benefit your business
With the new B2B payment platform pay.com.au recently launched, it’s a good...
Mobilising a zero trust security model: SMBs are charting a new course
Mobilising a zero trust security model: SMBs are charting a new course
From enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), companies are...
Robert Half Guidebook: How to secure top talent fast in Australia’s competitive hiring environment 
Robert Half Guidebook: How to secure top talent fast in Australia’s competitive hiring environment 
Australia’s business environment is focused on growth this year, which...

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