LinkedIn has released its inaugural Green Skills report spotlighting the fastest-growing jobs in the environmental and sustainability market across Australia and the Asia Pacific region. While growth in green hiring is relatively slower in the APAC region (30 per cent since 2016) when compared to the US (70 per cent ) or EU (41 per… Read more »
Meta have released their 2022 Global State of Small Business Report, which surveyed nearly 24,000 small and medium-sized business leaders across 30 countries and territories in January. Harry Lowes, Head of ANZ Scaled, Global Business Group outlines the outlook for Australian businesses and how we’re comparing to the rest of the world. Small businesses all… Read more »
While it’s great news that the latest CreditorWatch Business Risk Index figures show positive business recovery in some regions and industries, the hospitality, transport and the arts sectors are still struggling under the pressures of the pandemic and inflation, with a marked surge in defaults this month causing concern. As we head into the final… Read more »
While the impacts of the COVID pandemic on small businesses will continue to be felt for some time to come, BizCover’s 2022 Small Business Bravery Report reveals some encouraging data on the resilience and adaptability of Aussie small to medium business owners writes Ryan Johnson, content writer, BizCover. Regardless of case numbers or restriction rollbacks,… Read more »
When they faced the media to deliver their opening election campaign pitches on Sunday, the core messages of Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese were clear. One emphasised the risk of change, the other sold change as an opportunity, writes Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra. They brought different styles to their appearances. Morrison just wanted to… Read more »
Australia Post’s 2022 Inside Australian Online Shopping Report reveals good news for online businesses, with a $62.3 billion boom for eCommerce as Australian households buy up big online. Released this week, the Inside Australian Online Shopping Report gives exclusive insight into the latest Australian eCommerce trends affecting businesses. And it’s good news for businesses who… Read more »
Now that the dust has settled on last week’s Federal Budget announcements, we’re able to take a clearer look at how the measures on offer will benefit small businesses in Australia. While tax cuts and technology investment boosts will help, they won’t be a long term fix, writes Mark Chapman, Director of Tax Communications at… Read more »
It’s looking like a great Easter for retailers and the hospitality and tourism sector, with Australians set to spend $9 billion over the holiday period. Research from the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and Roy Morgan reveals Australians will spend an expected $7.1 billion on holidays during the Easter break with an additional $1.5 million to… Read more »
While entrepreneurial success is never guaranteed, certain mistakes practically guarantee succeeding at failure. Follow these five steps to stack the odds in your favour for your startup, writes Alan Manly OAM, author and CEO of Universal Business School Sydney. Many startup entrepreneurs rely on personal commitment to their great new idea. Some would be so… Read more »
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Australian Government’s 2022/23 Budget offers welcomed targeted support to Australian small and family businesses. Here’s what you need to know. The Budget includes several new, extended and enhanced measures to support the central role of small and family businesses in driving employment and… Read more »
The Morrison government’s election budget halves petrol excise for six months and gives handouts to taxpayers, pensioners and welfare recipients in a cash splash aimed at clawing back votes, writes Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow at University of Canberra. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, who unveiled the giveaway budget in Parliament House on Tuesday night, has been able… Read more »
With rising inflation, a war in Europe affecting global fuel costs, and ongoing supply strain issues, this year’s budget is shaped not just by the upcoming election but a growing cry in the community about the cost of living. But despite some significant multi-billion dollar spends within the next six months, the deficit is predicted… Read more »
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