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Energy costs up 14.5% for start-ups after carbon tax: Report
3:27AM | Monday, 11 MarchEnergy costs for businesses have risen on average by 14.5% following the introduction of the carbon tax, according to new research by the Australian Industry Group.
Woolworths to sell local produce from SMEs in new campaign
3:20AM | Monday, 11 MarchSupermarket giant Woolworths says it will deliver some relief for small and medium grocery businesses with the announcement of a new plan to start sourcing products from SMEs to emphasise local produce.
COSBOA calls for system to measure impact of regulation
4:33AM | Thursday, 12 AprilSmall business lobbyists have used an inaugural business forum to call for regulatory reform, including measuring the impact of regulation on small business.
Government urged to tackle supermarket home brands
11:59AM | Monday, 28 NovemberThe Australian Food and Grocery Council is urging the Federal Government to appoint a Supermarket Ombudsman to control the amount of shelf space taken up by home brand products.
Manufacturers campaign against budget cuts
3:29AM | Tuesday, 22 MarchThe Australian Manufacturing Workers Union has won the support of major industry bodies after launching a national TV advertising campaign to prevent budget cuts.
Carbon tax to hurt cashflow, help investment
2:35AM | Friday, 25 FebruaryThere has been a mixed response to the Federal Government’s controversial carbon tax plan, which could see small businesses paying a fixed carbon price for five years from mid 2012.
