small business Archives

Small business a great pathway for young women to become future entrepreneurs

Getting more young women into business – particularly small business – is part of a new push by COSBOA’s Women of COSBOA initiative, aimed at helping to increase the number of female entrepreneurs around the country.

Dec 4, 2019

A win for Mornington Peninsula Shire’s small businesses

Mornington Peninsula Shire has officially become a Small Business Friendly Council, committing to give small businesses in the region more supports.

Oct 29, 2019

Getting small business back on track across Queensland

Small businesses hit by monsoonal flooding in northern Queensland earlier in 2019 will get free mentoring and advice with face-to-face access to business advisors, support networks and government agencies.

Oct 21, 2019

Rodney Adler and Australian Venture Capital, taking start-ups like Cashflow It to new heights

Venture capital in Australia is at an all-time high and success in this area is not an easy feat. Rodney Adler was a key investor in Cashflow It and his tailored approach to this venture capital investment has paved the way to their growth and…

Jul 24, 2019

Supporting Victorian producers to shine

Small-scale and craft producers across Victoria are now better equipped to grow their businesses and spread local produce more widely, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

May 23, 2019

Aussie small and medium business confidence falls on fears of slowing economy

The March Quarter 2019 Sensis Business Index, released Tuesday 7 May 2019, reveals Australian small and medium business (SMB) confidence fell significantly across the country during the first quarter of the year as concerns about the health of the economy grew.

May 7, 2019

Admin ‘killing the dream’ of Australian small businesses

The engine room of the economy may be at risk of stalling, as new research reveals the weight of administration and red tape is costing small business an average of 541 hours in time, and $14,857 in money each year. This is a total annual…

May 2, 2019

Cash competition for SMEs

The Australian Government says it is doing more to encourage faster payment times for small to medium enterprises (SME’s).

Apr 10, 2019

Victorian Default Offer bill passes Upper House

Victorian families and small businesses will be able to demand a fair deal on energy and save hundreds of dollars on their power bills, thanks to the Victorian Government.

Mar 22, 2019

Up to 500 Tasmanian small businesses can expect a knock on the door from the ATO

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will be visiting up to 500 small businesses in Tasmania in March 2019 as part of a nation-wide crackdown on the black economy.

Mar 12, 2019

ATO benchmarks help small businesses ‘swim between the flags’

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released updated benchmark data to help small businesses across the country compare their performance with their competitors and ‘swim between the flags’. Assistant Commissioner Peter Holt said that businesses should use the benchmarks to gauge the strength of their…

Mar 6, 2019

Quicker approvals help Kingston businesses set up faster

Kingston residents have been able to enjoy fresh ice cream all summer long, thanks to support from the Victorian Government.

Feb 27, 2019