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ACCC pursues businesses for misleading ads during Black Friday sales

The ACCC has gone after retailers who used misleading advertisements during the Black Friday sales, such as "up to" and ...
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The 2025 legislative changes that small businesses should know

2025 is almost here, and so too are some key legislative changes that small businesses should know about. Read about the...
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The ‘right to disconnect’ not improving work-life balance

A few months ago, the 'right to disconnect' came into effect – but is it actually improving employees’ work-life balance...

Planning for relationship breakdowns when starting a family business

Running a business is challenging enough without also having to consider the wildcard impact of relationship breakdowns ...

How to comply with privacy laws on a small budget

Here's how to ensure compliance with privacy laws if you're a small business with a small budget.

Why you need a “business pre-nup”

While a shareholders' agreement may seem an unnecessary cost in a cash-strapped startup, it could be the best insurance ...

Small business fights counterfeit products at Royal Shows

Counterfeits of a small business' goods are allegedly being sold at Royal Shows, with no enforcement.
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NSW tractor business penalised for ripping off customers

The court determined that between 2020 and 2023, SNB Plus 3 Pty Ltd (SNB) accepted $70,000 in payments from consumers f...

Here’s how workplace laws will change next week

The three key changes that are set to take effect on 26 August pertain to the ‘Right to Disconnect’, Independent Contrac...

How small businesses can prepare for ESG requirements

Managing the basic ESG reporting requirements can help to protect the business and create long-term value.