Millennials are more than twice as likely as Baby Boomers to agree that they’d feel uncomfortable asking customers for Payment (42% compared to 20%), suggesting a generational gap exists regarding how business leaders operate and interact with customers. When it comes to feeling ‘awkward’ about
SMB Minister Julie Collins has doubled down on her mission to name and shame big businesses that fail to pay small businesses in less than 30 days, this week releasing draft legislation to overhaul the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020 and introduce reforms that will help level the
Round 2 of the Energy Efficiency grants are now open to small and medium businesses in NSW. The grant provides eligible businesses with up to $25,000 to purchase energy efficient equipment to reduce and manage energy usage and costs. This grant aims to support businesses
In a perfect world, Australian SME’s would be diligent with their cash flow forecasting and have enough money set aside to ride out inconsistencies. But even with the best foresight and planning, often businesses hit speed bumps when it comes to working capital and it’s
A series of free small business festivals have been launched across the country and a $60,000 competition will return to uncover Australia’s next generation of women entrepreneurs. The Accelerator for Enterprising Women’s Kickstarter Challenge will open on 26 March to all promising female entrepreneurs over
LaunchVic’s support for early-stage startup founders continues with a new grants round for pre-accelerator programs that are sector specific or for underrepresented groups. Grants of up to $400,000 are available to run programs that provide aspiring entrepreneurs with advice, support and networks to test out their startup ideas
William Buck’s annual Dealmaking Insights report for 2024 is based on comprehensive research into Australia’s M&A, IPO, Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) markets, covering 2023 and examining trends over the past decade to provide insights into the global state of dealmaking in 2023,
The Albanese and Allan Governments will continue to support Victorians impacted by severe weather this summer. The eligibility criteria for the Prolonged Power Outage Payments (PPOP) is being extended to reflect the unique nature of two extreme storm events in short succession. Federal Minister for
Research by leading small business lender OnDeck Australia confirms that when it comes to raising capital, Australian businesses do not face a level playing field. OnDeck’s survey of 500 small businesses nationally found just one in four (25.4%) say they have no difficulty accessing capital.
Support for exporters, energy saving, staff training and relocation. Here are some more financial supports that many NSW businesses are eligible for right now. Regional Skills Relocation Grant NSW This program helps regional NSW businesses in identified industries attract skilled and specialised employees from NSW
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