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manufacturers, Australian Made. local

Supporting local is more than just good business

Supporting local is investing in high-quality goods that are made with ethical labour practices and meet the required sa...

ASBFEO looking into Commonwealth procurement reforms’ effect on small business

The inquiry will determine if there are possible changes to Commonwealth procurement rules and processes that can boost ...

Riding the social media wave

Boardsox's surfboard covers are made of strong canvas and have a waterproof coating that makes water roll off it rather ...

Tommerup’s Dairy Farm’s diversification helps build innovative, sustainable business

The 80-hectare dairy farm turned away from mass production and large-scale supply chains - all its milk and cream are pr...
retail electricity

Electricity price increases affecting SME profits

Due to the increased electricity charges, many SMEs opted to reduce their energy consumption, with a few even opting to ...

‘Tis the season to stress test your small business

Whether your festive season pain points are around customer service, inventory or supply chains, stress testing helps al...

Retailers accelerate shift to forest-friendly fibres at COP27

Over 3.2 billion trees are cut down each year to produce fibre for packaging and clothing - moving to low-carbon alterna...

Does the Budget deliver for small businesses?

The forecast inflation figures until mid-2024 suggest small and family businesses will face sustained cost pressures on ...
scammers

Rural businesses warned against rising incidences of scams

Farmers and small-business owners are reminded to first verify the existence of the seller purportedly selling machinery...
redundancy, crisis to opportunity, future, optimistic, business leaders

Five tips to help small businesses survive in this economic climate

While you can't control the weather, shipping delays or other global events, you can implement protective strategies to ...