Far North Queensland businesses are the most optimistic in Queensland in the future performance of the state and national economies, despite lower than average sales, revenue and general business conditions. Latest results from Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) December Quarter Pulse Report, sponsored
With less than a month to go to International Women’s Day, I’d like to spend a moment to talk about what some have coined as the ‘pink recession’. Australian women lost jobs at a greater rate early in the pandemic, with about 55% of the
The ACCI says the decision to open international borders will provide 300,000 tourism businesses and their 700,000-strong workforce with the confidence to get back to business. On February 21, Australian borders will reopen after being closed to international tourists for 704 days. ACCI chief executive Andrew McKellar
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 and apply for
Small business owners looking to support the mental health and wellbeing of their staff are being given access to a vital resource, thanks to the Andrews Labor Government. “We know small businesses continue to face significant challenges due to the pandemic and that may cause
“Great Reshuffle” with job switching on the rise Frydenberg’s speech also evoked the “Great Resignation” as he noted more Australians are making significant career choices at the moment. “In the last three months, a record number of around 300,000 workers say they left a job
COSBOA welcomes Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s announcement on Monday that rapid antigen tests (RATs) will be tax-deductible for businesses and workers. For businesses, the tests will be exempt from fringe benefit tax (FBT). Workers on a marginal tax rate of 32.5% will receive a refund of
Mental health challenges due to COVID impacts have affected more than half of Queensland business owners and their staff, new Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) data shows. It comes as the state today reaches the 90% vaccination target, but businesses are still without
Some small business owners may feel concerned that they will receive customer complaints when they implement COVID requirements, such as requiring proof of vaccination for their venue or asking patrons to wear a mask. We’ve put together some scenarios to help you plan ahead and
After two challenging years, small businesses may be eyeing a cautious recovery going into 2022. Xero’s small business trends report 2022 takes a look at ten of the biggest considerations on the minds of small business owners and their advisors. Based on surveys with business owners in
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