Advice

26 November 2020

It is now mandatory for commercial and hospitality venues in NSW to have electronic check-in systems in place.

“Out of touch”: Retail associations slam Fair Work Commission’s decision to raise pay for junior workers

Legal, People, Retail

26 November 2020

Junior retail workers, under 21 years of age, on level four or above of the Retail Award, will soon be paid the same as the adult rate.

Is it legal to direct employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19?

Coronavirus, Legal, Tourism, Transport & Logistics

Trent Hancock

26 November 2020

This week, Qantas issued a no-jab-no-fly mandate, raising the question of whether employers can require employees and customers to be vaccinated.

“No meaningful impact”: Victoria’s payroll tax reforms come under fire

Finance, Politics, Tax

Analysis, Federal Budget 2020

25 November 2020

Since the Andrews government delivered its state budget on Tuesday, Victoria’s payroll tax system has come under fire.

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

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

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.

Case study: How NASA and Apple tech provider Liquid Instruments took their products to the global stage

Export Solutions

26 November 2020

Liquid Instruments now has an office in the US, exports around the globe and can name many of the world’s biggest companies as customers.

Live local, act global: How Flow Athletic used Facebook to access a global audience

Facebook

25 November 2020

Before the pandemic, Flow Athletic offered a range of group fitness classes for its local members — but this year that all changed.

Startups

Clare O’Neil: Innovation — and immigration — key to post-COVID-19 recovery

Coronavirus, People, Startup News

26 November 2020

Labor's Clare O'Neil says innovation and technology are key to economic growth, and immigration will only strengthen the sector.

Proform Foods opens plant-based meat factory, as Australia plays catch-up to a $19 billion opportunity

Analysis, Coronavirus, Retail

26 November 2020

Aussie plant-based protein manufacturer Proform Foods has opened an $11 million facility, as the meat-free meat trend skyrockets.

Think taxing electric-vehicle use is a backward step? It’s actually an important policy advance

Analysis, Tax, Technology, Transport & Logistics

The Conversation

26 November 2020

From a longer-term transport policy perspective, a distance-based road-user charge on electric vehicles is an important step forward.

Victoria’s ‘game-changing’ tech budget brings much-needed capital for startups

Economy, Startup News

25 November 2020

Victoria's budget includes some questionable SME policies. But, for the startup and tech community, there is plenty to celebrate.

The future of retail

“Out of touch”: Retail associations slam Fair Work Commission’s decision to raise pay for junior workers

Legal, People, Retail

26 November 2020

Junior retail workers, under 21 years of age, on level four or above of the Retail Award, will soon be paid the same as the adult rate.

Proform Foods opens plant-based meat factory, as Australia plays catch-up to a $19 billion opportunity

Analysis, Coronavirus, Retail

26 November 2020

Aussie plant-based protein manufacturer Proform Foods has opened an $11 million facility, as the meat-free meat trend skyrockets.

‘Biggest and most mindless sale’: Why these Aussie brands are opting out of the Black Friday frenzy

Retail, Sustainability

25 November 2020

Black Friday kicks off on November 27, but for a growing number of Australian brands, the sale is a call for action on sustainability.

South Australian wine exporters look elsewhere in Asia as trade tensions with China simmer

Agribusiness, Importing & Exporting, Retail

Andrew Spence

25 November 2020

A new Emerging Markets Program will help South Australian wine exporters nagivate markets in Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and India.

Partner content

Working from home

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

Coronavirus, Remote Work