With so many Australians now working from home, employers are faced with an unusual dilemma: how to safeguard the health and wellbeing of employees who are working remotely. Even though your staff may be working from their home, that doesn’t mean you don’t have legal obligations in regards to health and safety. Kochie explains the… Read more »
Have you missed today’s news? Don’t fret we’ve got you covered. Catch up on today’s headlines. Here’s the news you need to know on October 29, 2019. Business groups criticised for blocking renewable energy change Chairman of Alinta Energy Group, Mark Johnson, has come out guns blazing at business lobby groups such as the Business… Read more »
As September draws to a close, catch up on the news you need to know. Here are the latest headlines affecting small business owners on Monday, September 30, 2019. Housing affordability crisis continues As the property markets in the nation’s capital cities continues to bounce back, a new survey by CoreLogic has found the dream… Read more »
Grab a cup of Joe and kick back with the latest headlines affecting small business owners. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. The glass ceiling is real in Australia Gender equality is a long way off within Australia’s major corporates, with the latest reports suggesting female representation at a CEO… Read more »
Missed out on today’s headlines? Never fear. Catch up on all the news you need to know that affects small business owners. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, September 9 2019. Westpac and BT Life hit by super scandal Two of Australia’s biggest super funds, Westpac Life and BT are being taken to… Read more »
Want to know the news affecting small business owners? Check out our daily news briefs. Here’s what you need to know on Thursday, August 22, 2019. A ruling by the Federal Court could have ramifications for the nation’s business owners, following a dispute between Cadbury and its factory workers. Two of the chocolate brand’s employees… Read more »
Want to know what’s happening in the world of small business? Grab your dose of the daily juice and wrap your peepers around today’s news briefs. Online sales may be the future of bricks and mortar retailers, but the switch to eCommerce is burning a hole in the pockets of consumers according to new research… Read more »
The Notifiable Data Breach Scheme (NDB) will come into effect on February 22. The legislation imposes changes to the existing Privacy Act to ensure businesses and organisations are obliged to notify all affected persons and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) if an eligible data breach has occurred. But what exactly is an… Read more »
We all know that late payments are a major concern for Australian small businesses. It has a knock-on-effect because if your small business isn’t paid then it makes it challenging for you to pay others. Here’s what 11 small business owners think about this hot topic. What’s your view on late payments? Let us know how… Read more »
This week, I called for a full Parliamentary inquiry into penalty rates to ensure that the Fair Work Commission’s recent decision is not dumped in the face of political scaremongering and backflips. This is too important to be left to petty politicking and flip-flopping without a full review of the potential benefits for jobs and… Read more »
Mid-sized Australian businesses owe $8 billion in outstanding payments to suppliers, with more than $2 billion currently overdue, according to new research released by American Express. Here are 9 key findings: Issue of late payments Late payment is not only an issue in the highest ranks of enterprise, but found within the mid-market. Invoices 30% of mid-sized… Read more »
Small Business Minister Michael McCormack has provided relief for young Australian entrepreneurs. There are some fantastic new products and services available to help the younger generation who are starting a business for the first time. Following the increase of young Aussies going into business, particularly in industries such as construction, transport, information technology and telecommunications,… Read more »
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