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SMEs warned to get up to speed on new parental pay scheme
Just as businesses were getting used to the idea of the federal government's maternity leave scheme, experts are warning SMEs to stay on top of t... Read More -
Banking regulator targeting lax standards for business lending
The country's banking regulator has said it will start cracking down on banks if it believes lending standards have become too relaxed, as some r... Read More -
Writing your first ever business plan
It’s the traditional foundation stone of a new enterprise, but the humble business plan has undergone a bit of an image change in recent years. Some e... Read More -
Roy Morgan survey shows entrepreneurs are getting older and think the NBN is pointless
The majority of Australian small businesses believe the National Broadband Network will not provide any benefit and believe the federal government is ... Read More -
Hiring an apprentice: A start-up guide
Apprentices are no longer exclusive to big businesses in traditional industries. On the contrary, an apprentice can be a valuable asset to any busines... Read More -
Another $350 million for innovation fund under Venture Australia
Start-ups look set to benefit from a new $350 million round of equity funding through the federal government’s Innovation Investment Fund, announced a... Read More -
Chris Bowen speaks out but SMEs want action, not words
Two weeks after his appointment, Chris Bowen has finally spoken up as the country's newest small business minister, but his criticism of the Coal... Read More -
Biotech start-up scores $1.25 million to develop therapeutic peptide drugs
A start-up launched by the ithree institute at the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) plans to develop autoimmune drugs after receiving a $1.25 mi... Read More -
Government backflips on plans to regulate SME access to credit
The federal government has backed down on draft legislation which proposed regulating small business credit after criticism it would make it harder fo... Read More -
Business critical of Fair Work push to police workplace bullying
Business leaders have criticised the federal government's proposal to have workplace bullying complaints heard by the Fair Work Commission, sayin... Read More -
Tech giants Apple, Microsoft, Adobe to appear before IT price inquiry
After months of deliberations and refusals to appear before the Federal Parliament's probe into IT pricing, tech giants Apple, Adobe and Microsof... Read More -
Government details flexible work changes, experts say clarity still missing
The federal government has solidified its plans to expand flexible working standards, with Prime Minister Julia Gillard confirming legislation will ch... Read More -
Fair Work changes coming, business hesitant over flexible working rights
Small business has expressed its hesitation over the federal government's planned expansion of flexible workplace laws, saying they could threate... Read More -
Franchisee coalition outlines wish list for franchise code review
The National Franchisee Coalition has outlined its wish list for the federal government’s review of the Franchising Code of Conduct, including a speci... Read More -
THE NEWS WRAP: Six million Australians now use mobile banking: Survey
The number of Australians now using mobile banking services has reached 6 million, with Australians adopting the service faster than internet banking ... Read More -
Former Rich Lister Eddy Groves declared bankrupt
The founder of collapsed childcare operator ABC Learning, Eddy Groves, was declared bankrupt by a court in Adelaide yesterday. Read More -
Industry praise for new cyber security centre
The Australian arm of global tech giant Huawei has welcomed the establishment of an Australian Cyber Security Centre, announced by Prime Minister Juli... Read More -
GST threshold change unlikely to impact overseas web purchases: Report
Almost 80% of Australian consumers oppose reductions to the GST-free threshold on overseas online purchases, but any change will do little to quell th... Read More -
Shoes of Prey founder flags share option woes for start-ups
Serial entrepreneur and StartupSmart mentor Michael Fox has outlined problems with employee share option plans (ESOPs) for start-ups, after being invi... Read More -
Twitter inches closer to Sydney: Why the tech giant is opening an Australian office
More signs are appearing that social network Twitter will open an office in Australia, with deputy Opposition leader Julie Bishop confirming the move ... Read More
