The Australian Government’s Mutual Recognition Amendment Bill 2021, will make it easier for skilled workers to take up jobs across states and territories, without having to obtain a new license for the same type of work in another jurisdiction. The Australian Small Business and Family
Ever struggled to find or retain ‘awesome’ employees for your small business? Small businesses by definition rely heavily on their staff, who often wear more than one hat when it comes to responsibilities. The importance of hiring the right employee for the right role is
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson has welcomed plans to establish a new mandatory Franchise Disclosure Registry, saying it will provide prospective franchisees with vital information needed prior to entering into a binding franchise agreement. Mr Billson says the national
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. The Budget includes several new, extended and enhanced measures to
With a skills shortage causing major concerns across Australia’s hospitality and tourism sectors, the Federal Government has provided more visa flexibility to increase its support. The Government will remove existing work hour caps for Student Visa holders employed in the tourism and hospitality sector; a
The SBC Summit included presentations and panel discussions on four comprehensive topics impacting small business in 2021. The SBC Summit provided visitors with a holistic education on critical topics presented by experts from a diverse range of industry backgrounds from government, private companies, renowned entrepreneurs,
We were thrilled to host Australia’s first live small business event since the pandemic started. The sixth annual B2B Expo and the inaugural SBC Summit commenced on April 21-22 in Melbourne at the Victory Room, Marvel Stadium. We welcomed back hundreds of visitors from the
You may not realise it, but you’re already an active part of the digital economy. As a business owner, how you choose to engage with it is up to you. There’s no way around it — if you’re in business, chances are you’re operating at
New research from Commonwealth Bank of Australia has found the number of millennial small business owners is on the rise, with many young Australians turning their business ideas into a reality. The number of new CBA Business Transaction Accounts surged 36 per cent over the
Small businesses, with fewer than 20 employees, account for around 97 per cent of all businesses in Australia. Homegrown entrepreneurs punch well about their weight when it comes to their economic impact. Across 2018-19, small business contributed over $400 bn to the Australian GDP, showing how innovation and
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