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Some SME businesses estimate natural disasters would cost half their annual turnover

In the month following the South East Queensland flooding events earlier this year, eight percent of businesses estimated they would lose at least half their annual turnover, while another 27% expected the disaster would cost their business at least 20%, new Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) data shows.  It comes as half (50%) of respondents indicated their business

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Businesses paying record high wage bills

Queensland businesses secured more staff in the three months to March with employment levels increasing while labour costs are at a record high.   Latest results from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) Pulse Survey for the March 2022 quarter show employment levels increased 2.9 index

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What Labor promises to deliver for small business

An Albanese Labor Government will deliver a Better Deal for Small Business, providing certainty to the small business community in times of crisis, ensuring they are paid on time, cutting transaction fees at the point of payment, and making government work for small business. Small

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Small businesses have ‘greatest risk’ of cloud cyber attacks

Research conducted over a six-month period shows small businesses are at serious risk of having their data accessed by cybercriminals. Melbourne-based cyber security group Lacework has released the third volume of its Cloud Threat Report, a semi-annual accounting of the ongoing cyber security threats impacting the cloud.

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SMEs can claim up to $8,500 off solar installation

The Andrews Labor Government is helping even more Victorians save hundreds of dollars each year on their energy bills. Eligibility for Victoria’s nation-leading $1.3 billion Solar Homes program will be expanded, enabling households to access rebates for both solar panels and solar hot water or

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Why regional SMEs need a seat at the table this Federal Election

Far North Queensland businesses were left off the agenda on the weekend when Labor’s Federal Election campaign visited Cairns, with business groups not consulted on commitments impacting small business and critical labour market shortages. Cairns Chamber of Commerce CEO Patricia O’Neill said Cairns business groups

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