“Life or death for small business”: Financial complaints authority to appoint dedicated ombudsman for SMEs

Finance Matthew Elmas

The newly established Australian Financial Complaints Authority is bringing on a small business ombudsman to look after the small end of town.

Unable to find a buyer, Roger David is shutting down for good

Retail Matthew Elmas

The administrators of Roger David will shut down the 76-year-old chain in mid-December after failing to find a buyer for the troubled business.

“Game-changing” government plan pledges $2 billion for capital-starved SMEs

Finance Matthew Elmas

The government has committed $2 billion to making it easier for SMEs to access finance while supporting the creation of a new commercial growth fund.

Why Bunnings’ iconic snags will never be the same again

Retail Matthew Elmas

Bunnings is being mocked for requesting onions be placed underneath sausages, but OH&S liability is a very real risk for retail businesses.

How to boost revenue by turning away from Google

Christmas party? There’s a tax for that

How to manage emotional wellbeing when launching and scaling your startup

Want to get a VC’s attention? Start thinking big, says Right Click Capital’s Benjamin Chong

Why you need a mentor, and how to get one

Women in technology: Fighting inequality starts within yourself

Power Ledger’s latest partnership gives it foothold in the biggest US wholesale power network

Are chatbots harming your customer service reputation?

Hate writing? Polish your skills with these four steps

Should retailers be worried? Amazon’s new fashion store has local designers excited

Christmas has come early: What you need to know about the busiest time of the year

Retail Matthew Elmas

It’s less than two months out from Christmas, and retailers across the country are preparing for the busiest trading period of the year.

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