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The Fair Work Commission has handed down its decision in its annual wage review, lifting the national minimum wage by 5.2 per cent.

COSBOA conducted a study of 408 SME owners to better understand the effects of energy policies and lobby for greater energy consumer rights.

July 1 is also an important date to note since many salaries will be reviewed, and there will almost probably be a larger-than-usual repricing of consumables.

Turns out, there’s one service that could make Australian online shoppers more likely to buy from some retailers than others.

The checklist is aimed to provide some tips and resources that businesses can use to make their EOFY process go more quickly and smoothly.

During their election campaign, the Labour Party, among other things, endorsed a pay boost for low-paid workers. 

The RBA is expected to increase the cash rate today, adding to already mounting pressure on Australian households and businesses.

During Australian Made Week (6–12 June), shoppers and businesses are encouraged to seek out and purchase genuine Australian products bearing the trusted green-and-gold kangaroo logo.

According to the Report, nearly eight out of ten Australian consumers utilise credit to pay unexpected costs. 

A new program will connect women entrepreneurs from around the world with coaching, networking, and capital opportunities.

“This is an exciting team, a team which is overflowing with talent,” PM Anthony Albanese has said about his new cabinet and ministry.

Forward-thinking Australian enterprises are starting to adopt subscription business models and now’s the time to consider whether doing so would benefit your operation too, writes Carl Warwick

Choosing the best structure for your business can be difficult. There are numerous options, each with its own set of benefits and drawbacks.

Current inflation in Australia, as in much of the rest of the world, is the result of a combination of short-term and long-term factors.

The Australian Energy Regulator has confirmed its standard electricity price for SMEs and households is set to increase from 1 July.

Carolyn Breeze, Chief Commercial Officer at real-time payments provider Zepto, discusses three points that everyone should be aware of before the July launch.

Starting 1 June, a state-wide ban on lightweight single-use plastics comes into force in NSW.

In the run-up to this year’s elections, we consistently discussed two key topics in our interviews and interactions with SME owners.

COSBOA says that SMEs expect lower merchant fees, stricter late payment regulations, and the continued regulatory reforms introduced in the budget.

What are SMB leaders looking for in this election? Here’s a wish list from business leaders in the community.