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Proposed loan scheme a lifeline for COVID-affected small businesses
Hopes rise in the small-business community that a much talked about and wished for revenue-contingent business loan sche...
Hairdressing salon facing court date over alleged underpayments
A Gold Coast hairdressing salon is alleged to underpaid a number of employees, including one who was not paid at all for...
Farmer feedback sought on improving drought assistance
A new study identified, measured, analysed, and assessed the impact of the current Drought Package of the NSW government...
Waste company in a mess over alleged underpayments
A waste management company allegedly underpaid five refugees employed as waste sorters in southeast Melbourne a total of...
Sustainability vital to small-business success
A new report provides a 10-step roadmap to help SME owners prioritise sustainability and achieve their goals by committi...
Small businesses urged to secure assets in the face of insolvency spike
SMEs are urged to officially protect their assets through the PPSR in the face of a potential steep rise in insolvencies...
Aussie businesses urged to “step up” for the environment
Businesses urged to take part in the annual Business Clean Up Day on 2 March 2021 and contribute towards greater sustain...
Small-business jobs growth continues despite revenue drop
The resilience of small businesses is exemplified by the fact that the number of jobs the sector provides to Australian...
Vietnamese restaurant to face court over alleged exploitation of workers
Two cooks and a food and beverage attendant were allegedly underpaid for three years by a Vietnamese restaurant in Melbo...
Dairy farmers urged to seek Ombudsman’s help with dispute resolution
Dairy farmers in dispute or needing information about the Dairy Code are urged to go to the ASBFEO without fear of a pos...