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The Australian economy under a re-elected Gillard government
Yesterday we looked at how the economy would fare if the Coalition’s broad economic and fiscal policies — to the extent that we know them — were succe... Read More -
The Australian economy under Abbott
How would the Australian economy fare under a re-elected Labor government or a newly elected Abbott government? Read More -
The break-up: What happens when franchises go wrong
A franchise has often been compared to a marriage. Franchisor and franchisee have a close working relationship built on trust and mutual respect. Read More -
Record numbers of businesses are for sale
Once again private business sales listings have increased in the December quarter, with the BizExchange Index for Private Business Values reporting a ... Read More -
Wayne Swan dumps the surplus
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan at 2.15pm today announced the Federal Government will probably not achieve the promised budget surplus in the 2012/13 bud... Read More -
Abbott promises to double small business growth rate
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has promised to double the existing annual rate of small business growth to 1.5% if elected. Read More -
New corporate entity on the cards for small business
The Federal Government may consider introducing a new corporate entity specifically for small businesses, which would give them access to some of the ... Read More -
Business groups outline wish lists for new minister Brendan O’Connor
Business groups have welcomed Brendan O’Connor’s appointment as Small Business Minister, but expect the former union official to quickly get to work o... Read More -
Labor MP hits out at Entrepreneurs’ Tax Offset
The Opposition has reacted furiously after a Labor MP claimed the now-defunct Entrepreneurs’ Tax Offset encouraged businesses to ignore market opportu... Read More -
Coalition clashes with government over SME red tape burden
Shadow small business minister Bruce Billson has claimed that Labor has “no clue” how to reduce the burden of red tape, in the Coalition’s latest sava... Read More