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2021 Federal Budget: What it means for...
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2021 Federal Budget: What it means for small and medium business

2021 Federal Budget: What it means for small and medium business

The 2021 Federal Budget delivered extensions to tax schemes and apprenticeship/training schemes, while tourism and aviation were big winners. Group Economics overview of the budget The Treasurer wasn’t kidding when he said budget repair has

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Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund

Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund

Since the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic, the Morrison Government has provided $291 billion in direct economic support to keep businesses in business and Australians in jobs. Our economic recovery has beaten even the most optimistic

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What does this year’s “Jobs Budget” means for small business?

What does this year’s “Jobs Budget” means for small business?

The Federal Government has labelled this a “jobs” budget. As we all know, that’s code for enticing business owners to hire more staff to get the economy moving again. Let me tell you, there are

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Federal Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery, says Ombudsman

Federal Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery, says Ombudsman

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Federal Government’s 2021 Budget is a clear acknowledgement that small and family businesses are central to the nation’s economic recovery and future prosperity.

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Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund
Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund
Since the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic, the...
Hospitality and tourism industries get student and international labour boost in Federal Budget
Hospitality and tourism industries get student and international labour boost...
With a skills shortage causing major concerns across...
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How can Australia afford a cash splash Federal Budget after...
Chinese demand for Australian iron ore will add...

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BUSINESS

2021 Federal Budget: What it means for small and medium business
The 2021 Federal Budget delivered extensions to tax schemes and apprenticeship/training schemes, while tourism and aviation were big winners. Group...
Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund
Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund
Since the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic, the Morrison Government...
What does this year’s “Jobs Budget” means for small business?
What does this year’s “Jobs Budget” means for small business?
The Federal Government has labelled this a “jobs” budget. As...
Federal Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery, says Ombudsman
Federal Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery, says Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson...
Hospitality and tourism industries get student and international labour boost in Federal Budget
Hospitality and tourism industries get student and international labour boost in Federal Budget
With a skills shortage causing major concerns across Australia’s hospitality...
Federal Budget to include $550m to attract overseas businesses and talent
Federal Budget to include $550m to attract overseas businesses and talent
Australia will seek to "capitalise" on its management of COVID-19...
Small business insolvency made easier
Small business insolvency made easier
As part of our economic recovery plan, the Morrison Government...
Federal Budget working off assumption international travel will return in 2022
Federal Budget working off assumption international travel will return in 2022
The Federal Government is "banking" on international travel returning to some...
What do SMBs still reeling from global border closures want from the 2021 Federal Budget?
What do SMBs still reeling from global border closures want from the 2021 Federal Budget?
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What we know so far about Tuesday’s Federal Budget
What we know so far about Tuesday’s Federal Budget
It’s rare to open a newspaper in the days before...
JobTrainer extended to help the young and unemployed
JobTrainer extended to help the young and unemployed
Tuesday’s budget will see the $1 billion JobTrainer program extended...
Heard of ransomware? Small businesses are the new target
Heard of ransomware? Small businesses are the new target
Covid-19 moved small business operations and workplaces online, sometimes for...
How to make the most of LinkedIn for your small business
How to make the most of LinkedIn for your small business
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2021 Federal Budget: What it means for small and medium business
2021 Federal Budget: What it means for...
Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund
Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare...
What does this year’s “Jobs Budget” means for small business?
What does this year’s “Jobs Budget” means...
Federal Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery, says Ombudsman
Federal Budget paves way for small business-led...
Hospitality and tourism industries get student and international labour boost in Federal Budget
Hospitality and tourism industries get student and...
How can Australia afford a cash splash Federal Budget after Covid-19? China
How can Australia afford a cash splash...

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STARTUPS AND ENTREPRENEURS

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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...

MARKETING

How to make the most...
Local businesses incentivised to join e-commerce
Local businesses incentivised to join e-commerce
Businesses in the north east will benefit from greater e-commerce...
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...
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...

TECHNOLOGY

Gov invests $1.2b to digitalise...
Heard of ransomware? Small businesses are the new target
Heard of ransomware? Small businesses are the new target
Covid-19 moved small business operations and workplaces online, sometimes for...
COVID frauds continue to target small business
COVID frauds continue to target small business
Scammers target small business owners as they recognise they are...
$6.9M cyber security assistance boost for small businesses
$6.9M cyber security assistance boost for small businesses
Almost 600,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Australia will...

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

2021 Federal Budget: What it...
Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund
Federal Budget winners: tax cuts, cheaper childcare and JobTrainer Fund
Since the onset of the COVID‑19 pandemic, the Morrison Government...
What does this year’s “Jobs Budget” means for small business?
What does this year’s “Jobs Budget” means for small business?
The Federal Government has labelled this a “jobs” budget. As...
Federal Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery, says Ombudsman
Federal Budget paves way for small business-led national economic recovery, says Ombudsman
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson...

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