Emma Koehn
Budget 2018: Scott Morrison is promising income tax relief, but will a “coffee and cake” cut help small businesses?
Treasurer Scott Morrison has doubled down on pledges to provide income tax relief in the May budget, but experts say concessions on this fro…
This SEO company has spent more than $100,000 fighting a threat to have its website deregistered
An Australian SEO business says it has outlaid well over $100,000 fighting to keep its domain name alive, after a complaint lodged against i…
Looking for staff who just get stuff done? Focus on these three qualities
Forget ideas of “cultural fit” or technical expertise, more often than not if you’re hiring a new staff member, you want them to simply be a…
Here’s what it means when Jeff Bezos sends Amazon staff one of his ominous “question mark” emails
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says one key thing he loves about his customers is that they are “divinely discontent”, so when it comes to custom…
Don’t offer staff free lunch: Underpayment claims at Melbourne cafe Barry prompt legal warning for SMEs
Legal experts have warned businesses to take care when offering staff free incentives like coffee or lunch, especially if these are connecte…
Aussie SMEs speak up over concerns Chinese eBay sellers are engaging in “misrepresentation” by claiming to be Australian
The impact of overseas sellers on local retail platforms continues to worry small businesses, amid claims Chinese-based eBay vendors are mis…
“Becoming Amazon China”: This small business has left Amazon’s Australian Marketplace after overseas sellers drowned out its products
Another small business owner has spoken out about the realities of selling on Amazon Australia, with fishing goods business Blue Seas Tackle…
“What the hell is going on?”: ATO glitch delays 19,000 small business super payments
Businesses have been left scratching their heads after a glitch with the new Small Business Superannuation Clearing House saw delays in proc…
Feeling inspired? Three things you must do to turn your great business idea into reality
Where is your next big business idea going to hit? At a workshop, in your day job, or while shoveling chicken poo?
More importantly: once…
As big bank financial advisers have their reputations savaged, will the royal commission help independent planners?
The royal commission into Australia’s financial services sector continues to reveal how customers’ lives have been ruined by financial advic…
