Small business politics
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The government is not to blame, you are
The state of the Australian start-up community is due more to the people not starting new businesses than the easy-to-blame government. Read More -
Small Business Minister Brendan O’Connor tight-lipped on tax ideas for small business, pledges to “advocate strongly” for sector
Brendan O'Connor, the newly appointed Small Business Minister, says any Government worth its salt should be providing opportunities to small busi... Read More -
Labor announces establishment of Small Business Commissioner
The Gillard Government has announced the establishment of a Federal Small Business Commissioner, which it says will act as an advocate for and provide... Read More -
Occupy Wall Street gets the South Park treatment
The goals of the ‘Occupy’ movement may seem vague but, fortunately, South Park has provided some trademark clarity to the issue. Read More -
Australia second easiest place in world to start-up: Report
Australia remains one of the easiest places in the world to start a business, although conditions have worsened in the past two years, according to a ... Read More -
COSBOA chief casts doubt over new association’s motives
The chief of industry peak body the Council of Small Business of Australia has called a new SME association a “marketing exercise” and cast doubt over... Read More -
New SME association with ties to publisher rules out lobbying role
A new small business industry association with close ties to a publicly-listed publisher has ruled out lobbying the government on SME issues just days... Read More -
Greens call for SME tax break but nothing for sole traders
Greens leader Bob Brown has called for proceeds from the Government’s mining tax be used to deliver a 5% reduction in the company tax rate for SMEs to... Read More -
Government backflips over restaurant menu rules
Restaurants and cafes may no longer be compelled to display separate menus for days when surcharges are applied, typically Sundays and public holida... Read More -
Queensland start-ups asked for their Big Ideas
Queensland start-ups have been urged to take part in the second round of a state government funding scheme that provides up to $50,000 to implement th... Read More
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