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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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...