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“Business saved the nation”, says Business Council...
Over the past 18 months, in every challenge,...
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NSW’s $1,500 Small Business Rebate Scheme opens
Small businesses are encouraged to sign up online...
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How to succeed when 97% of businesses...
While big business is often in the headlines,...
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Lower interest rate loans for small businesses...
Disaster assistance has been made available for communities...
Breaking the mould – what does it really mean to be an innovator?

Breaking the mould – what does it really mean to be an innovator?

A recent email from a client about innovation made me smile. Because innovation is a huge topic, and to many small businesses it represents the stress of reinventing the wheel. Disruption, uncertainty, chaos … as

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“Business saved the nation”, says Business Council CEO

“Business saved the nation”, says Business Council CEO

Over the past 18 months, in every challenge, business has stood alongside Australians through their darkest days. From the sheer devastation of the bushfires through to the uncertainty of COVID-19 lockdowns, border closures and now

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NSW’s $1,500 Small Business Rebate Scheme opens

NSW’s $1,500 Small Business Rebate Scheme opens

Small businesses are encouraged to sign up online for a new $1,500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of NSW and local government fees and charges. The Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate is

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How to succeed when 97% of businesses are also SMBs, from a Small Business Commissioner

How to succeed when 97% of businesses are also SMBs, from a Small Business Commissioner

While big business is often in the headlines, small businesses account for most of the businesses in Western Australia — 97 per cent. They are major contributors to the economy, generating more than $50.1 billion

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“Business saved the nation”, says Business Council CEO
Over the past 18 months, in every challenge, business has stood alongside Australians through their darkest days. From the sheer...
Months after nation’s hardest lockdown Victorian consumer sentiment hits ten year high
Months after nation’s hardest lockdown Victorian consumer sentiment hits ten...
Victorian consumer sentiment is the strongest among the...
Female TAFE enrolment soaring, says Minister for Employment and Small Business
Female TAFE enrolment soaring, says Minister for Employment and Small...
TAFE Queensland is helping more women across the...
50,000 travel vouchers snapped up in minutes brings hope for regional revival
50,000 travel vouchers snapped up in minutes brings hope for...
Some 50,000 travel vouchers were taken up by...

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BUSINESS

How to succeed when 97% of businesses are also SMBs, from a Small Business Commissioner
While big business is often in the headlines, small businesses account for most of the businesses in Western Australia —...
Months after nation’s hardest lockdown Victorian consumer sentiment hits ten year high
Months after nation’s hardest lockdown Victorian consumer sentiment hits ten year high
Victorian consumer sentiment is the strongest among the states and...
Digitisation is the key to small business success post JobKeeper
Digitisation is the key to small business success post JobKeeper
The year-long wage subsidy supported over one million Australian businesses...
Why buying an existing small business could be your ideal startup opportunity
Why buying an existing small business could be your ideal startup opportunity
As Australia moves into the second quarter of 2021, there...
Disaster support for businesses affected by Cyclone Seroja
Disaster support for businesses affected by Cyclone Seroja
Tropical Cyclone Seroja is creating challenging conditions across parts of...
Aboriginal-owned businesses to receive grants for enhancing cultural tourism
Aboriginal-owned businesses to receive grants for enhancing cultural tourism
The Territory Labor Government has awarded more than $220,000 in...
Small businesses encouraged to speak up during independent review of ASBFEO
Small businesses encouraged to speak up during independent review of ASBFEO
The Morrison Government is encouraging small and family businesses to...
Female TAFE enrolment soaring, says Minister for Employment and Small Business
Female TAFE enrolment soaring, says Minister for Employment and Small Business
TAFE Queensland is helping more women across the state unlock...
5 tips to get your brick and mortar store thriving online
5 tips to get your brick and mortar store thriving online
If the pandemic proved anything to us, it’s that a...
How to manage your wellbeing as a small business owner
How to manage your wellbeing as a small business owner
Running a small business is no easy feat. Research indicates...
Business Council CEO urges government to ‘lock in a sustainable recovery’
Business Council CEO urges government to ‘lock in a sustainable recovery’
Because JobKeeper ended businesses across the economy and of all...
Five Aussie founders share their secrets for building a successful business
Five Aussie founders share their secrets for building a successful business
In 2020, the coronavirus crisis disrupted nearly every facet of...
10 Lessons from small business owners that can’t be learnt in class
10 Lessons from small business owners that can’t be learnt in class
There is a lot of value in learning from the...

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Breaking the mould – what does it really mean to be an innovator?
Breaking the mould – what does it...
“Business saved the nation”, says Business Council CEO
“Business saved the nation”, says Business Council...
NSW’s $1,500 Small Business Rebate Scheme opens
NSW’s $1,500 Small Business Rebate Scheme opens
How to succeed when 97% of businesses are also SMBs, from a Small Business Commissioner
How to succeed when 97% of businesses...
Lower interest rate loans for small businesses affected by Cyclone Seroja
Lower interest rate loans for small businesses...
$10k Grants for Adelaide small businesses to enhance outdoor dining
$10k Grants for Adelaide small businesses to...
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STARTUPS AND ENTREPRENEURS

Opportunities for Australian businesses in New Zealand’s Scarcity Economy
What makes Aussies to turn their dreams of becoming their...
Funding for female entrepreneurs to scale and take on global...
Women and students receiving free training and pathway into startup...

MARKETING

Digitisation is the key to...
Free online resources to learn small business digital and design skills
Free online resources to learn small business digital and design skills
Making time to learn new skills is an important part of being...
Retail SMB out-of-home leads outdoor media resurgence post-COVID
Retail SMB out-of-home leads outdoor media resurgence post-COVID
With the out-of-home advertising category one of the hardest hit...
TAS’s ‘Come Down for Air’ campaign hopes to breathe life back into small tourism operators
TAS’s ‘Come Down for Air’ campaign hopes to breathe life back into small tourism operators
Tourism Tasmania’s interstate brand campaign, Come Down for Air, encourages...

TECHNOLOGY

Digitisation is the key to...
5 tips to get your brick and mortar store thriving online
5 tips to get your brick and mortar store thriving online
If the pandemic proved anything to us, it’s that a...
Funding for SMBs to adopt innovative tech, including AI, robotics and cybersecurity
Funding for SMBs to adopt innovative tech, including AI, robotics and cybersecurity
The Andrews Labor Government is helping small to medium-size businesses...
Improved internet access is making the future digital for regional small businesses
Improved internet access is making the future digital for regional small businesses
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson...

LIFESTYLE

Support for wineries to break...
How to manage your wellbeing as a small business owner
How to manage your wellbeing as a small business owner
Running a small business is no easy feat. Research indicates...
Focus on new wine markets as China extends tariffs on wine imports
Focus on new wine markets as China extends tariffs on wine imports
Australia’s wine and grape businesses are focusing on driving growth...
Business advisers set to play key role in small business mental health
Business advisers set to play key role in small business mental health
Business advisers will soon be able to better support small-medium...

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FINANCE

“Business saved the nation”, says...
NSW’s $1,500 Small Business Rebate Scheme opens
NSW’s $1,500 Small Business Rebate Scheme opens
Small businesses are encouraged to sign up online for a...
Lower interest rate loans for small businesses affected by Cyclone Seroja
Lower interest rate loans for small businesses affected by Cyclone Seroja
Disaster assistance has been made available for communities with widespread...
$10k Grants for Adelaide small businesses to enhance outdoor dining
$10k Grants for Adelaide small businesses to enhance outdoor dining
City businesses along six of Adelaide’s most iconic eating and...

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RECEIVE GOVT GRANT OF $10K to $250K*.

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AVAILABLE NOW APPLY BEFORE 30th MARCH 2021 (Condition apply)

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  • ABF Events are approved and listed below have been certified by Austrade on the Schedule of Approved Business Events.
  • This allows exhibitors, sponsors, delegates and partners to participate in the Business Events Grant Program. Note event bookings need to be confirmed ASAP to participate in the grant program
  • The program provides 50% rebate (based on a minimum spend of $20k) for approved items including ABF event-media packages, exhibition stands, corporate function tables, delegate registrations.
  • Govt Grant applications are now open until the 30 March. Please contact ABF to discuss how we can assist, we have experts to assist grant applications.
  • Grant funding will cover up to 50% of eligible expenditure incurred in participating at pre-approved business-to-business events as buyers or sellers during the 2021 calendar year.  All grant applications must be submitted for approval via the following link: https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/business-events-grants
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