Advice

2 December 2020

An international alliance of politicians are calling on consumers to drink Aussie wine this December, via an unlikely social media campaign.

“It smacks of lack of controls”: What can SMEs learn from the Freedom Foods debacle and the role of directors?

Finance, Legal

2 December 2020

The Freedom Foods furore opens up questions around the roles of the directors. Is there anything small businesses and startups can learn?

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk

SMEs miss out on big spending in Queensland budget

Coronavirus, Finance, Politics

Analysis, Federal Budget 2020

2 December 2020

The Queensland government unveiled its 2020-21 budget on Tuesday, but there is limited new support measures for SMEs.

Budget 2020

Explained: How SMEs can access the new ‘limitless’ asset write-off scheme

Federal Budget 2020, Tax

Eloise Keating

7 October 2020

The government has unveiled a massive new asset write-off scheme, but how will it work in practice?

“Woefully inadequate”: Budget 2020 has failed women entrepreneurs

8 October 2020

In a budget that left Treasury with a $1 trillion deficit, the $240.4 million pledged to supporting women has been judged as dismal.

R&D Tax Incentive backtrack welcomed, but software uncertainty remains

Analysis, Federal Budget 2020, Tax

A guide to all the grants available to your small business organised by industry

7 October 2020

The rollback of proposed R&D Tax Incentive changes was a win for most. But, did the government go far enough?

After a “tumultuous” year, Melbourne’s Naught Distillery says the federal budget will help it achieve its original vision

Coronavirus, Entrepreneurs, Federal Budget 2020, Hospitality

Eloise Keating

9 October 2020

Naught Distillery co-founder Chris Cameron says two key incentives in this year’s federal budget will make a big difference to his business.

Grants for small business

The question of financial support is often front of mind for small business owners and entrepreneurs. But where can one discover grants available to SMEs? We suggest diving into the content below. Some is written by SmartCompany's editors, and some is brought to you by Export Solutions.

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Federal government grants to help your small business: 2020

Six government grants for businesses that you might not know about

Business building enviro-tech? These $100,000 government grants might be for you

A state-by-state guide to all the government grants available for your small business

Government grants for small businesses in New South Wales

Employee retention and success starts with the board and executives

Partner content

How to keep up with WHS for Australian businesses in a post-pandemic world

ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll

3 December 2020

WHS guidelines are being tested as employers move more of their employees to remote working arrangements to keep them safe.

Attention sole traders: How to carve out your digital space in 2021

Xero

2 December 2020

We know the importance of getting ahead of the curve, so here’s a simple guide for sole traders to carve out your digital space in 2021.

Two hospitality businesses on why you have to Go Local First to survive and grow

Go Local First

27 November 2020

SmartCompany asked two hospitality businesses how they’ve adapted for growth this year and why it’s so important to go local first.

The road out of COVID according to Kate Carnell and MYOB CEO Greg Ellis

Recruitment & Hiring, Startup Advice

MYOB

26 November 2020

ASBFEO Kate Carnell and MYOB CEO Greg Ellis are hopeful that small businesses will soon see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Startups

Paralympian Dylan Alcott is hiring people with disabilities to run his new food-delivery startup — and you should be taking notes

3 December 2020

Dylan Alcott has launched a fresh-meal-delivery startup tailored to people with disabilities, but he’s also moving the needle on employment.

Limepay secures $21 million in pre-IPO funding, as it gears up to turn the BNPL sector on its head

Retail, Startup News

2 December 2020

Yet another Australian buy-now pay-later competitor is preparing to list on the ASX, having raised $21 million in pre-IPO capital.

PayPal hits SMEs with “shocking” 3% USD transfer fee

Finance, Retail, Startup News

1 December 2020

Aussie businesses are being hit with a new 3% PayPal fee for transferring US dollars from their PayPal accounts to non-PayPal accounts.

Ola Australia boss departs the rideshare business, amid reports of reduced operations

Coronavirus, Startup News

1 December 2020

The Australian head of Ola has left his role, amid reports the rideshare provider may be reducing its operations in the market.

The future of retail

Limepay secures $21 million in pre-IPO funding, as it gears up to turn the BNPL sector on its head

Retail, Startup News

2 December 2020

Yet another Australian buy-now pay-later competitor is preparing to list on the ASX, having raised $21 million in pre-IPO capital.

Iconic UK retailer Debenhams falls into liquidation after rescue talks break down

Retail

Eloise Keating

2 December 2020

The UK’s high street retail sector has suffered another blow, with prominent retailer Debenhams set to close all of its 124 stores.

PayPal hits SMEs with “shocking” 3% USD transfer fee

Finance, Retail, Startup News

1 December 2020

Aussie businesses are being hit with a new 3% PayPal fee for transferring US dollars from their PayPal accounts to non-PayPal accounts.

IR reforms could see higher casual wages for retail and hospitality workers

Hospitality, Industrial Relations, Retail

1 December 2020

The government's IR reforms could see a new definition of casual work and a higher rate of pay for retail and hospitality workers.

Partner content

Working from home

Office politics, burnout and professional development: Five workplace predictions for 2021

Coronavirus, People, Remote Work

Phil Chambers

3 December 2020

Based on a data set of more than 140 million employee survey responses, here's how employees worldwide are feeling right now.

Melbourne SMEs can welcome 25% of staff back to the office from November 30 — but must be mindful of employee preferences

Coronavirus, Remote Work