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Government stimulus the key to keeping three quarters of businesses going
New research reveals the relative efficacy of the different Government COVID stimulus measures, with JobKeeper coming ou...
Mixed fortunes for Victoria’s SMEs post-lockdown
A significant number of Victorian SMEs are still struggling with revenue despite the lifting of lockdowns and situation ...
Chinese restaurant operators to face court over underpayments
A Chinese restaurant operator allegedly underpaid an employee and not only failed to rectify the underpayments but also ...
Tax offset a potential game changer for video gaming
Video gaming in an industry that is comprised of many high-growth potential small businesses and start-ups, but they nee...
Insolvency figures point to thousands nearing bankruptcy
Government stimulus measures may well be hiding the real number of businesses and individuals at risk of insolvency as s...
Independent retailers gearing up for Black Friday bonanza
While Black Friday has traditionally been associated with big-box retailers, it is now becoming an increasingly importan...
Most small-business owners intend to be more digitally proficient
Collaboration between government and industry is behind a new initiative to give SME owners tips on making their busines...
Repeat workplace laws offender penalised again
A cafe franchise operator has become the first recipient of a penalty for "serious contraventions" provisions under work...
Small residential builders thriving despite pandemic
The impact of COVID on working practices has let to a surge in demand for renovation projects for small residential buil...
Insolvency reforms to help restructuring of small businesses
Insolvency reforms introduced in Parliament have been welcomed by the ASBFEO as an opportunity for cash-strapped but via...