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Daniel Morgan, the General Manager of The Chilli Factory discusses the benefits of weekend market stalls as a source of flexible work and growth for established small businesses.

According to Gavan Ord, senior manager of business and investment policy at CPA Australia, small businesses should have support in this budget and called for a clear plan for the transition to renewable energy.

According to a recent study conducted by specialised recruiter Robert Half, 70 per cent of Australian employers surveyed believe that not having access to the required skills will negatively impact their finances in 2023.

In December 2022, the average number of employees working for Small and Medium Enterprises in Australia increased by 20.7 points compared to January 2019.

Australian entrepreneurs see increased sales, improved marketing activities, expanding their product offerings, and growing their customer base as the strongest opportunities to drive success within their small businesses in 2023.

Concerns for businesses as high inflation persists, government must address with appropriate budget and policy.

The FWC is reviewing the Professional Employees Award 2020 to ensure that workers are fairly compensated for their additional hours of work.

Since its inception in 2003, the Queensland Reconciliation Awards has recognised more than 100 different initiatives and partnerships, promoting a more inclusive and fair society in Queensland.

The LIFT program aims to support women pursuing careers in STEM and Entrepreneurship and focuses on mentoring, networking, and skill-building opportunities.

The “Step into Resources and Infrastructure” program will take place in Mackay and Rockhampton and will focus on developing the employability skills and confidence of local people to help them enter the workforce. 

The funding will be used to support research and development, commercialisation, and the growth of early-stage bioscience companies.

A recent survey has identified a trio of challenges that CEOs must address in order to ensure the success and growth of their companies in the coming year.

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the latest unemployment data for the month of December, revealing a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3.5 per cent.

The compliance operation to ensure food delivery riders and platforms are adhering to new safety laws in Sydney will take place on January 19, 2023, along King Street in Newtown and on January 21, 2023, along George Street at The Rocks. 

The results of the survey show that a little over half of those polled (53 per cent) say they’ll create a budget to keep their finances in order.

Euromonitor’s annual report is designed to assist organizations in identifying and understanding consumer trends, predicting consumer shopping behaviors and motivations, and addressing unmet consumer needs.

The new research from Mastercard shows that in 2023, Australian consumers are expecting more from businesses in terms of diversity, accessibility, and sustainability.

Despite the ongoing economic and political uncertainties, the findings of this research suggests that employers are confident in their ability to grow and expand their operations this year.

Small business owners, who strive to provide fair wages for their employees, are facing a difficult challenge as the cost of housing, particularly rent, continues to rise. 

A new report by Oxfam reveals the staggering wealth gap that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.