After a year that tested the small-to-medium business community like never before, survival mode can finally be switched off. It’s time for small businesses to start looking to the future by gaining new tools, reconnecting and planning for growth. Celebrate a return to ‘normal’ operations
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 in private sector activity each year. You may be surprised
As Australia moves into the second quarter of 2021, there remain mixed messages for those looking to start their own business. While the long term impact of transitioning from government assistance is yet to be seen, most commentators are predicting bad news. While unemployment figures
The Territory Labor Government has awarded more than $220,000 in funding to support 14 projects under round two of the Aboriginal Tourism Grant program. Eight Aboriginal owned and operated tourism businesses in the Top End will receive more than $135,500 while six businesses in Central
The Andrews Labor Government today opened applications for the Jobs Victoria Fund, a wage subsidy program that supports businesses to hire people whose employment has been most affected by the pandemic. As part of the landmark Jobs Victoria initiative, Victorian small and medium-sized businesses, sole traders, local
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small businesses in regional and remote areas of Australia now have more reasons to digitise, with NBN Co announcing expanded coverage and lower wholesale prices. NBN Co says its Business Satellite Service has been
More than 170 new and existing businesses have lodged applications through the Territory Labor Government’s Can-do Territory online portal, just one month after it launched. Through the portal, people can apply in one spot online to start a café, restaurant or retail business. Businesses that
The appropriately named Crowded House outdoor concert recently sparked headlines, social chatter, and envy around the world. A welcome sign of ‘normal’ as Europe heads into a third wave of lockdowns, despite the vaccine release. NZ is benefitting as a Covid-Free brand, and a safe
The Morrison Government today launches a range of digital tools to help Australian businesses to reach new international markets and customers. The export.business.gov.au website features interactive market insights, trends as well as information on grants, funding, local laws and regulations, distribution and shipping. The Morrison Government funded
The Marshall Government says the Federal Government’s $1.2 billion ‘Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements’ program, extending the 50 per cent wage subsidy for businesses who take on a new apprentice, means there’s never been a better time to hire a trainee. “In particular I urge the social
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