Finance

One in 10 workers changed jobs in the year to February, ABS says, giving credence to ‘Great Resignation’ claims

Economy

David Adams

25 May 2022

Some 1.3 million people changed jobs in the year to February 2022, the ABS says, suggesting many took part in the 'Great Migration'.

How will Labor keep its IR promises on wage growth and gender equality?

Economy

Andrew Stewart

25 May 2022

At this election, Labor campaigned on the need to address three key issues: wage stagnation, insecure jobs and gender inequality.

Almost 99% of NFTs fail — so is Australia’s future really fungible?

Cryptocurrency

Sophie Venz

24 May 2022

Almost 99% of NFT projects fail in the first few months, Crowd Media Group chief executive Judy Sahay told SmartCompany.

“Business as usual”: ABCC reminds builders and workers its powers are still in place despite Labor’s win

Construction & Engineering

David Adams

24 May 2022

The Australian Building and Construction Commission has reminded builders and unions alike that its powers are still in place, days after Labor carried a pledge to abolish the watchdog to a federal election victory.

Worker shortages, inflation, and climate: Here are the key small business concerns as Labor takes power

Economy

David Adams

23 May 2022

Sensing the potential for a Labor shake-up in Canberra, small business organisations have expressed their key concerns.

Saul Eslake: If Labor wants to actually create a lasting difference, here’s how it should manage the economy

Economy

Saul Eslake

23 May 2022

Labor has inherited an economy with a full head of steam, but one that is also is experiencing a sharp acceleration in inflation.

‘Bunnings has done it’: Why Australian SMEs need to adopt e-invoicing sooner rather than later

Business Advice

Sophie Venz

23 May 2022

A panel of four executives spoke last week about why Australian SMEs adopting e-invoicing in their finance processes is an absolute “no brainer”.

My biggest mistake: Charlie Karaboga, CEO and co-founder of Block Earner

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My Biggest Mistake

Cryptocurrency

Block Earner co-founder and chief Charlie Karaboga tells SmartCompany Plus why staying in his comfort zone was a big, big mistake.

What small businesses and startups can expect from the new Labor government

Business Planning

David Adams

23 May 2022

Prime Minister elect Anthony Albanese and senior Labor MPs have outlined the party's economic vision.

COSBOA election comparison gives Coalition the edge on energy and mental health, but supports Labor on merchant fees

Economy

David Adams

20 May 2022

The peak body for small businesses associations has ranked the major parties on 12 issues it considers vital to the small business sector.