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Charity Farm Angels rebrands to increase its support for Aussie farmers

The organisation was founded a decade ago by Natasha Johnston, the 2021 Queenslander of the Year, in response to the eff...

Retailers wary of minimum wage, super boost impact on overheads

The increase will result in 4.25 per cent higher wages for staff of some businesses, effective 1 July.
Small business payment times

Award rate hike increases pressure on small-business owners

"This increase of 3.75 per cent to wage costs when annual productivity is at 1.2 per cent does not add up or bode well f...
end of financial year

Six tax tips for your small business this EOFY

Good record-keeping is your best friend for efficient business management and will also make life easier if the ATO asks...

Small businesses in extreme jeopardy as sector’s growth halves in 12 months

Compounding the problem is an unsustainable rate of wage growth, with YoY wages up by 7.8 per cent and a month-on-month ...

The Instant Asset Write-Off returns for 24/25: Here’s how to maximise them for your business

The scheme allows businesses to claim an immediate tax deduction for the full cost of eligible assets up to $20,000 in t...
manufacturers, manufacturing

SME manufacturers face revenue decline but Budget may provide a boost

The Federal Budget promises an allocation for the manufacturing sector, giving them more long-term confidence for reinve...

Tech start-up RecycleSmart raises $1.15 million as demand for responsible recycling surges

RecycleSmart collects almost everything that cannot be placed in the yellow council bins (including batteries, soft plas...

Budget relief provides short-term boost but not long-term sustainability for small businesses

Tangible changes for SMEs are limited in this year’s Budget, with the bulk of spending focused on bolstering Government ...

ASTN launches venture capital partner network for sportstech start-ups

"Sport has a way of making a positive impact on physical/mental health and general social wellbeing, unlike anything els...