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A company that sold solar panels has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay a $145,000 penalty for disseminating fake testimonials and making false country of origin product claims.

Australia-wide, the ATO is now on the hunt for $17.7bn in unrecovered debt – and some 60 per cent ($10.6 billion) is owed by small businesses.

As new research shows, there’s also an added incentive for making time for that crime thriller or best seller.

SMBs are preparing for a digital 2014 as many roll out new business models especially designed for the global marketplace.

Online advertising is set to grow to 41 per cent of the total ad market by 2018, according to new figures.

Small business may feel like bit players in the fight against climate change, but as Australia sets to sizzle this week, industry bodies are affirming we can all make an impact.

A professional body of accountants has slammed the current tax arrangements of employee share schemes (ESS), saying the regulations are building an anti-competitive environment for entrepreneurs.

Business leaders are invited to nominate for the 2014 Telstra Business Awards.

If you have leased a retail space in New South Wales, you are in the best position to have your say on the upcoming review of the Retail Leases Act 1994.

A new survey has found many Aussies plan to change jobs or start their own business this year, but some commentators believe the media is dishing up a skewed view of what life is truly like as a business owner.

The Minister for Employment has moved to reassure small business operators that advice from the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) should be relied upon, without fear of prosecution.

In 2013 the overall number of job advertisements declined by 9 per cent, suggesting that employers are hesitating to take on new staff.

The Statute Law Revision Bill and the Amending Acts 1901-1969 Bill will propose the repealing of some 8,000 redundant federal laws, some dating back to 100 years.

The NSW Government is currently seeking expressions of interest from businesses and organisations able to start and run a pilot ‘Smart Work Hub’.

SMBs have been urged to keep cyber security at the top of the agenda in the new year as attacks on businesses are expected to increase.

Businesses have been urged to keep on their toes this holiday season to make sure they’re not left in debt in the New Year.

The majority of SMEs do not expect to feel a ‘significant impact’ from the repeal of the Carbon and Mining Tax.

Aussies rate among the worst when it comes to checking emails during the holidays.

Half of SMEs are focused on simply getting through their workload with their sanity intact rather than increasing sales this festive season.

Sometimes it’s the seemingly obvious solutions that have the best market cut-through.