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Construction sector complaints are underrepresented as a share of calls for assistance, the Victorian small business commissioner says.

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The future behaviour of the small business community — particularly those that employ others — will depend on who wins on the weekend.

Reckon Accountants Group acquired by The Access Group in $100 million deal

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The Access Group has today announced its acquisition of Aussie accounting and bookkeeping technology business Reckon Accountants Group, including APS and Reckon Elite.

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The new Unloan product unveiled by chief Matt Comyn this week is part of the CBA defence of its $450 billion loan book against fintechs, and in the process gives the bank more control over its business.

The housing market continues to hold Australia’s economy hostage, and the major parties are letting it happen

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The politics of Morrison's super-for-homes announcement are obvious and desperate. But what of the economics of this ongoing obsession with the housing market?

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The Wage Price Index is now showing the worst performance ever compared with the Consumer Price Index, providing concrete evidence that the buying power of wages is shrinking.

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UNICEF and Parents at Work certify 70 employers as Family Inclusive Workplaces

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One year since the launch of Family Friendly Workplaces by UNICEF Australia and Parents at Work, 70 employers have been officially certified as a ‘Family Inclusive Workplace’ from hundreds of applicants.

Election 2022: Labor promises $1 billion investment to boost Australian manufacturing

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Anthony Albanese said the investment in advanced manufacturing would create jobs and replace the 85,000 jobs stripped from the national workforce since the Coalition had been in power.

Aussie businesses start rolling out government’s new PayTo platform ahead of July 1 launch

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19 May 2022

As part of a new partnership with GoCardless, Cape will be one of the first businesses in Australia to use the government’s new PayTo payments initiative.

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Walk the talk: The blueprint Australian business leaders need to tackle our mental health crisis

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Lisa Annese

19 May 2022

A new study by Diversity Council Australia shows mental health in Australian workplaces is a tale of two halves: senior executives are finding ways to cope with mental health challenges, while employees in entry level and non-managerial positions are finding it harder.

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A one of the most hotly contested grants of the year. you’ll want to pay close attention to your Boosting Female Founders application.

Skilled workers are in high demand, so what can Australia do to lure them to our shores?

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Johannes Kunz

19 May 2022

The workforce shortage means skilled employees are in hot demand and Australia needs to remain highly competitive if we are to fill the gaps so crucial to the prosperity of the nation.

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"Kindness can sometimes sound weak, or soft, or too touchy-feely for the thrust and pace of business, right?," writes Tim Duggan. "I reckon that’s bullshit."

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Benjemen Elengovan of MyGigsters named Entrepreneur of the Year

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Sophie Venz

18 May 2022

Smallbiz Week has kicked off in Melbourne last night with the Young Hero Awards dinner, celebrating business leaders under 35 years old.

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Adore Beauty's loyalty program has grown the brand’s subscriber base by 200% over the past 12 months alone, and contributed to 18% revenue growth in the past six months.

The Gold Coast twins using laundry sheets to tackle plastic pollution

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David Convery

17 May 2022

The horror of finding a mountain of plastic, rubbish and debris at Everest Base Camp motivated young Gold Coast entrepreneurs to return home and tackle world pollution with a clean sheet.

How Sprout Organic took its non-dairy baby formula from the Gold Coast to the international market

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David Convery

16 May 2022

It was with the aim to disrupt the infant formula industry that Gold Coast company Sprout Organic launched the world’s first organic plant-based infant formula 12 months ago.

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Funday launches in Ampol stores as it works towards being stocked in 3000 locations

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Sophie Venz

16 May 2022

Low sugar confectionery brand Funday has added yet another major stockist to its ranks.

Adaptive fashion show earns a standing ovation at Australian Fashion Week

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Jessie Tu

13 May 2022

JAM the Label and Christina Stephens used models in wheelchairs, models using assistive walking devices and models with prosthetics on the catwalk to show off their designs.

Three major innovations at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2022

Innovation

Emma Elsworthy

13 May 2022

It's hardly been fashion as usual at this year's Australian Fashion Week, with world-firsts, tech integration, and diversity galore strutting down the runways at the chic event.

Tiny billboards, big impact: Zero Co uses QR codes to encourage Aussies to “start small” when addressing plastic waste

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Sophie Venz

11 May 2022

The 12 tiny billboards were installed last Tuesday, with exact locations of each leaked by the company on social media in the weeks leading up to the launch.

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Darren Murph

17 May 2022

We’ve reached a point where the ability for an organisation to thrive remotely is too important to leave to chance. Every remote organisation must appoint one person whose role is to chart a path forward.

Back to the office: How leaders can help their staff through the transition

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What are leaders to do in these times? Here are some tips for leaders who are tasked with the role of transitioning their teams back into the company office.

Global survey finds almost 50% of women have experienced burnout in the past 12 months

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Jessie Tu

10 May 2022

The Deloitte report surveyed more than 5000 working women across 10 countries and found that women are experiencing “alarming levels” of stress and burnout at work.

Working from home: The legal requirements all business owners need to be across

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Jo Alilovic

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When it comes to setting up your business and team for regular working from home, there are a number of foundational legal requirements that need to be addressed.

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Implementing continuous improvement as a business

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The Disciplined Agile (DA) approach offers a customised approach to gaining true business agility — through freedom, not frameworks. Here’s how the DA toolkit can enable your company to remain agile, achieve better results, create a competitive advantage and attract top talent.

Embracing change for future success

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Breathe HR

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Change is inevitable. Whether it’s proactively positive or to correct a negative, at some point, all businesses will confront change. Steven Clement, GM Breathe HR Australia, sees two main reasons for business change.

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Back to business: Preparing your business for a hybrid world

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DiviPay

16 May 2022

Daniel Kniaz, founder and CEO of DiviPay, lays out the challenges SMEs may face when transitioning to hybrid work and how to overcome them.

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16 May 2022

What trends have emerged since COVID-19 started dominating headlines in 2020? And how can businesses capitalise on what's trending in 2022?

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Reckon Accountants Group acquired by The Access Group in $100 million deal

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The housing market continues to hold Australia’s economy hostage, and the major parties are letting it happen

Real wages are shrinking. Here’s the proof

UNICEF and Parents at Work certify 70 employers as Family Inclusive Workplaces

Election 2022: Labor promises $1 billion investment to boost Australian manufacturing

Aussie businesses start rolling out government’s new PayTo platform ahead of July 1 launch

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Benjemen Elengovan of MyGigsters named Entrepreneur of the Year

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The Gold Coast twins using laundry sheets to tackle plastic pollution

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Funday launches in Ampol stores as it works towards being stocked in 3000 locations

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