A new online guide to succession planning has been released today, with the latest available data revealing just 17% of Australian family businesses have a unifying plan for the future of the business. The “Introductory Guide to Family Business Succession Planning” – co-produced by
The JobMaker Hiring Credit is available for employers who create new positions for eligible young people between 7 October 2020 and 6 October 2021. We are halfway through the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme’s first claim period, which runs from 1 February to 30 April 2021. To receive the JobMaker
The Morrison Government is supporting female entrepreneurs to build their businesses, take on global markets and create local jobs, with the opening of a new $11.6 million funding round under the Boosting Female Founders Initiative. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said it
The Palaszczuk Government has provided a lifeline to hundreds of local Queensland tourism operators and suppliers. Treasurer and Minister for Investment Cameron Dick said a conditional loan was provided to Imperium Tourism Holdings through the government’s Industry Support Package. “Although Queensland’s tourism sector is now
One is the loneliest number – but it doesn’t have to be. Building your support networks when you’re a solopreneur is a boon for business and your mental health. Australia is a nation of self-starters, with ‘solopreneurs’ accounting for a whopping 62.8 per cent of
Businesses that are creating new positions and employing young Australians may be eligible for a new wage subsidy called the JobMaker Hiring Credit, paid by the ATO. Employers that are increasing both their headcount and payroll can receive up to $10,400 per year for each new
The SBDC’s Small Business Friendly Approvals Program has commenced, with Small Business Commissioner David Eaton meeting with representatives from the Cities of Melville, Rockingham and Wanneroo to congratulate them on their local government’s selection to round one of the program. The Approvals Program aims to streamline the process of obtaining business licences
The Andrews Labor Government’s Business Recovery and Resilience Mentoring program has allowed businesses to step back from the coalface and gain advice on digital opportunities, preparing and implementing business plans, improving time management, identifying new opportunities and rethinking marketing strategies. More than 730 businesses have benefitted from
A new agreement between the NSW Government and Supply Nation will connect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses with government departments, create jobs and drive growth in the Aboriginal business sector. Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the agreement with Supply Nation,
The JobMaker Hiring Credit is here and businesses can claim payments for new positions they create until 6 October 2021. The first claim period for the JobMaker Hiring Credit opened on 1 February 2021 and closes on 30 April 2021. To be able to claim JobMaker Hiring Credit
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