Inside Small Business

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innovation, digital

Digital innovation hub for COVID-hit businesses unveiled

Businesses that join the digital innovation hub will benefit from Deakin University's support services, technologies and...
funding, red tape, cashflow gaps,, cost of living

Cashflow-strapped SMEs urged to seek help immediately

Speaking up immediately upon recognition of cashflow issues gives small-business owners more options to save their busin...
climate change, sustainability, carbon emission, congestion, wasteful

Start-ups join accelerator program to tackle climate change

Six start-ups will take part in EnergyLab’s Climate Solutions Accelerator, where they will be given an opportunity to de...
credit management

Credit licence cancellations will protect small businesses’ interests: ASBFEO

ASIC moves to cancel or suspend the credit licences of lenders who haven't followed the rules and become members of the ...
lockdowns, index

Franchise business sentiment plummets as lockdowns escalate

As lockdowns continue, many businesses - particularly those in the franchise sector - are expecting significant decline ...

Cup cake retailer penalised over underpayments

A judge has described a cup cake company's underpayments of 35 workers as "deliberate, sustained, serious breaches" of w...
business travel

SMEs to drive domestic business travel recovery

SMEs in mining and healthcare lead the way in terms of putting people back in the air, thereby driving domestic business...
funding

Call for better access to funding for small businesses

Small businesses are considered to be the driving force behind Australia’s economy, but the volume of lending provided ...
First Nations, indigenous

Government commits $1 billion to greater opportunities for Indigenous communities

The Business Council have committed to work alongside government and Indigenous communities to create jobs and grow thei...
grant

New grants program to give small businesses some much-needed support

The 99 Days of Design scheme will offer provide financial support, refreshed design identities and marketing materials t...