There are several types of small business loans available for those wanting to start or grow a business. Let’s take a look at the different loan types available in Australia, and how to apply for them. Types of business loans 1. Friends and family loan Believe it or not, one of the most common types of business …
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Changes announced by the Prime Minister today to rebate visa application fees will encourage international students and working holiday makers to return to Australia and plug acute shortages across industry. However, the continued ban on foreign tourists, business travellers and other barred international arrivals must be reconsidered to get the country back to business. …
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What is a sole trader business? Put simply, a self-employed individual who owns and operates their business. They are legally responsible for every aspect of the business, which includes losses and debts. Under the sole trader business structure in Australia, the individual can hire employees. Often, tradespeople and freelancers operate under this business structure. The …
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WA Government small business stimulus/relief package. Applications are now open for the Small Business Assistance Grant – December 2021. This grant provides financial assistance of up to $12,500 to small businesses that were directly financially impacted by the Chief Health Officer’s COVID Restrictions (Directions) from 23 December 2021 to 4 January 2022. Find out more about …
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The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson has launched an inquiry into small business natural disaster preparedness and resilience. The inquiry, referred to the Ombudsman by Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business, the Hon Stuart Robert MP, will examine and make recommendations to improve education and engagement programs to …
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Australia is currently experiencing its worst COVID-19 outbreak, having recorded more cases since 1 January 2022 than it did throughout 2020 and 2021. COSBOA members met on 14 January 2022 to discuss the outbreak’s impact on small businesses and canvas solutions. The following themes emerged from the discussion: COSBOA members commended a number of recently …
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