The government’s proposed Procurement Connected Policy will come into effect on July 1 2019. The regulations will require businesses tendering for Commonwealth contracts over $4 million to provide a satisfactory statement of tax record (STR) from the Australian Taxation Office. The new regulations are aimed at promoting better compliance and will hopefully assist in safeguarding… Read more »
A new study by leading fintech, Prospa, has shown New Zealand small business owners are facing similar struggles to their Australian counterparts; with managing finance and accounting processes proving a particular pain point across both sides of the ditch.
Leading SME lender OnDeck suggests small business owners looking to take advantage of the instant asset write off need to act quickly to secure finance.
A national study has found small business owners are failing to take advantage of the instant asset write off and are missing out on potential deductions
New research by Xero has revealed that one in five small businesses wrongly believe that mandatory Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting does not apply to them, potentially putting their business at risk of non-compliance.
Are you doing it tough? You’re not alone, in this episode of Kochie’s Business Builders we catch up with a farmer whose business has seen better days. Plus, we catch up with a food truck business that’s been keeping worker’s fed for more than 30 years and we meet the husband and wife team that… Read more »
The Andrews government has pledged $250 million dollars to establish the Victorian Business Growth Fund for the state’s small and medium-sized businesses. The aim of the fund is to provide SMEs with access to capital to create jobs to grow the Victorian economy. The Morrison government has announced an additional $50 million contribution to the… Read more »
Small business owners are feeling the pressure of wearing too many hats with a study revealing they need better financial literacy and improved digital marketing skills if they are to thrive and grow their business in the next financial year. The You Gov Galaxy research commissioned by small business online lender Prospa showed three in… Read more »
A study by job site Indeed has found over a third of young people feel fearful of the future of work, believing they are ill-prepared for what lies ahead. In fact, one in five Gen Z believe their education has not prepared them for working life at all. The Indeed study surveyed the concerns of… Read more »
Research from Westpac has revealed small business owners are feeling more confident following the uncertainty of the Federal election, with one in five business owners believing the Morrison government will have a positive impact on business. Small business confidence has risen dramatically with 55 per cent of SMB owners saying they are optimistic and 44… Read more »
Are you a woman in business? Do you have a startup idea that needs a funding injection? Then get set to enter the Be MPowered 2019 Pitch Competition. The Be MPowered Pitch Comp is the brainchild of Mums & Co. founder, Carrie Kwan, who knows first-hand what it’s like to try to attract funding as… Read more »
In what probably comes as no surprise to anyone, the Australian Payroll Association (APA)has revealed sick leave increases around public holidays. 86 per cent of organisations are impacted by the issue with large companies most severely hampered. The APA surveyed 601 payroll managers across the nation to gauge the frequency of employee sick leave around… Read more »
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