Inside Small Business

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SMEs urged to shore up their cash reserves ahead of EOFY

The benefits of early tax planning allows SMEs to anticipate both positive and negative changes as the pandemic's effe...
food distribution

ASBFEO investigating Woolworths’ planned food distribution expansion

The ASBFEO is concerned that Woolworths' majority acquisition of PFD might negatively impact smaller food distribution ...

Gig economy workers urged to comply with ATO rules

Gig workers can claim deductions for most costs such as travel, vehicle, marketing, financing and home-office expenses, ...

Widening skills gap imperils post-pandemic recovery

Despite recent government investments, a report suggests further initiatives are needed to address the skills gap being ...
sacrifices

Extent of sacrifices among small-business owners revealed in new survey

Although the majority of small-business owners are struggling, almost three-quarters believe the personal sacrifices mad...
security company

Security services company to face court for the alleged underpayment of guards

A Perth security company has allegedly been involved in multiple instances of underpayment of three security guards and ...
energytech, Smarter energy solutions, renewable energy

Small businesses reaping the rewards of cheaper energy costs

The rise of renewables, default offers and price monitoring have helped contribute to a decrease in energy costs for sma...

ASBFEO to review Discretionary Mutual Fund proposal

The proposed Discretionary Mutual Fund is touted as the most effective and durable solution to the amusement sector’s st...

SMEs looking for more financial support for growth and COVID recovery

Only 38 per cent of SMEs say they are confident they could secure additional funding while 15 per cent say they are not ...
millennials, burnout, emotional, low confidence, sacrifices, stress, Workplace Wave

Survey reveals the emotional impact of running a small business

Small-business owners are missing out a romantic life, holidays and sleep due to the pressures of running their business...