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First Nations, indigenous

Inquiry to explore the untapped potential of First Nations businesses

There are more than 12,500 businesses owned by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples and these busiensses are grow...
work from home, remote work, remote working, flexible, risky

Thriving remotely: a small-business guide to overcoming remote work challenges

To succeed in this digital-first environment, businesses need to address the risks of remote work and adopt best practic...

Deadly Hair Dude’s Gary Strachan named 2024 COSBOA Small Business Champion

The COSBOA National Small Business Champion award recognises and acknowledges the efforts of small-business influencers ...

Christmas campaign against retail crime a success but challenges remain

"While most people do the right thing retail crime continues to be a major challenge, involving reoffending, brazen thef...

The ‘Right to Disconnect’: What does it mean for your business?

Australia is following many European countries that have already implemented laws to address the blurring boundaries bet...

SHE-com empowering businesswomen to help other businesswomen

Building a 'community' is an important aspect of SHE-com, where women can come together to celebrate wins, share challen...

CHARLI launches app to help Australians living with endometriosis

CHARLI app identifies abnormal health patterns and offers a virtual clinic which links patients with healthcare professi...

Mastering the art of dealing with difficult people in your small business

In negotiation you need to shift the energy so it's not 'me versus you' but rather 'the two of us sitting side-by-side'.
age, JobKeeper, hiring, skill shortages

Aussies working more for less pay while small businesses experience slow jobs growth

Despite a modest monthly increase in median hours worked, SME wages have seen a downturn of -1.3 per cent.

Nominations open for 2024 Gender Equity Awards

The Gender Equity Awards seek to inspire others to advocate for greater diversity to and accelerate the journey towards ...