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Succession planning, legacy

New succession planning guide to boost family businesses

The new succession planning guide offers a step-by-step guide to passing the family business on, such as handling the te...
italian restaurant

Italian restaurant served with FWO orders over alleged underpayments

The operators of a Melbourne-based Italian restaurant allegedly underpaid a waiter and refused to comply with orders to ...

Small businesses urged to take lead in skin cancer testing

As Australia continues to be the leading global hotspot for skin cancer, small businesses are urged to join the efforts ...
debt, financial recovery

Small businesses’ debt to ATO soars

The Small Business Ombudsman has urged the ATO to refrain from returning to heavy-handed tactics, despite debts owed to ...
business confidence declining

SMEs still facing revenue decline despite signs of recovery

Despite some green shoots as restrictions and border closures are lifted, SME revenue and jobs data remain relatively we...

Bruce Billson appointed as new small business Ombudsman

Bruce Billson will take over the role of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman on 11 March as Ka...
award

Retail Award changes to provide greater flexibility for small businesses

The Retail Award change means that part-time workers can put in increased hours, providing flexibility to businesses and...
fastest-growing

Fastest-growing small-business industries in 2021 unveiled

From mushrooms to alternative alcohol, a new study highlights the fastest-growing industries small businesses are ventur...
Tradie

More than 60,000 businesses yet to comply with tax reporting scheme for tradies

The TPRS is designed to help the ATO identify businesses who don’t report their income, and is a key measures in its bat...
job prospects

Small-business jobs grow despite dormant revenue

The jobs outlook remains positive with the number of small-business jobs ending January two per cent higher than the equ...