Business Advice
Legal
“Alarmed”: Fair Work Ombudsman uncovers 99 underpaid workers in joint ASIC probe
The fair work ombudsman says she was "alarmed to discover" the level of ignorance about workplace laws in a targeted audit of first-time SME owners.
Strategy
Why philanthropy should be part of every business plan
Philanthropy is essential and it's important for businesses to contribute where they can. Yet many Aussie businesses don’t see giving as a goal.
Politics, Recruitment & Hiring
Greens propose $3 billion tax break for small businesses dealing with wage increases
The Greens have proposed giving small businesses $3 billion in tax breaks tied to employee pay rises and hiring more workers.
Intellectual Property
Melbourne bar ordered to take down Harry Potter decorations after legal threat from Warner Bros
A popular Melbourne pub has been swept into a legal battle after it reportedly used a number of Harry Potter-related assets without permission.
Business Advice
Advice for going green, from one chief executive to another
After five years of carbon-neutral parcel delivery for Aussie small business, we’ve picked up a tip or two for small businesses looking to ‘go green’.
Politics
One in five business owners don’t know who Bill Shorten is: Is small business out of touch with politics?
A new survey of Australian small-business owners has found 15% of business owners don’t know who the Prime Minister or the Opposition Leader is.
Franchising, Retail
Retail Food Group admits to extending use-by dates on Michel’s Patisserie cakes, as franchising battering continues
Languishing franchising giant Retail Food Group has been dealt another blow in wake of the government’s scathing franchising inquiry report.
Startup Advice, Strategy
Why expanding into Indonesia is hard work, but worth it for Aussie startups
Indonesia is an exciting market that startups should consider expanding into. The rewards will come — it just requires time, effort and patience.
Politics
Labor promises new 30% tax cut for small businesses hiring young or old workers, but red tape questions remain
Under Labor, small businesses with revenue of $10 million or less would receive a 30% tax break on the wages of employees under 25 or over 55 years of age.
Legal
