Small Business
SBA wants to revise SME size standard to allow more to apply for Federal contracts and loans
The proposed changes in nine industries, including manufacturing and transportation, will allow more MSMEs to regain small business status
Small Business
Small Business
AU Election 2022
Elections 2022: Liberals promise energy efficiency grants for SMEs if re-elected
If re-elected, the Liberal and Nationals Government plans to offer grants to help SMEs save money on their energy bills.
Small Business
Australia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem could add 3.5 million new SMEs over the next decade: Study
Australia’s small business boom is expected to continue over the next ten years
Advice
Sellers and supply chain operators learn the true value of people
B2B e-commerce technology has a key role to play in making sales teams more personable and operations more profitable
Sales
Have trouble with B2B sales? Here are five strategies for increasing sales
Here are the top five sales and marketing tips to help increase B2B sales.
Small Business
Business groups call for easing of close-contact isolation requirements
Business groups in NSW and Victoria are calling for the easing of one week COVID isolation requirements for household contacts.
Small Business
U.S. approves $55 billion support for SMEs, restaurants
The bill aims to help small businesses in America hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small Business
U.S. Small Business Administration releases government-wide action plan for SMEs
The U.S. SBA has released an action plan outlining steps to address issues faced by small business communities.
Small Business
Supply chains: Staying ahead of the unpredictable with an Analytics Data Pipeline
Data is the key to establishing trustworthy supply chains, writes Paul Leahy.
AU Election 2022
Elections 2022: Sustainability, supply chain resilience on ARA’s list of demands
The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has outlined its five key strategic demands for all parties.
AU Election 2022
Election 2022: Here’s what Labor has in store for your business
Dynamic Business looks at what the campaigners have in store for SMEs ahead of the federal election.
Small Business
Australian businesses must be ready for the e-invoicing revolution
The ATO has announced that all Commonwealth agencies must adopt e-invoicing by 1 July 2022.
Small Business
How SMEs can find success during uncertain times
How two businesses have used a customer-centric focus to navigate tough times.
Small Business
JOBS Act 4.0: U.S. Senate Republicans introduce new draft to aid SMEs, boost economic growth
The draft bill aims to improve firm funding, the market for private capital, and access to investment opportunities for retail investors.
AU Election 2022
National Farmers Federation names its five key election demands
With the Federal Election locked in for 21 May, the National Farmers Federation has outlined its five key demands for both parties.
Marketing
The rise and rise of Australia’s subscription economy
The subscription economy’s star has undoubtedly risen over the past couple of years, thanks to the pandemic.
Women In Business
New Carla Zampatti Scholarship for Young Women will support multicultural women in Australia
A new scholarship aims to support personal or business projects by Australian women of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Small Business
Unions call for increased minimum wage but SMEs remain wary
The Australian Council of Trade Unions said it would argue for a 5 per cent increase in the minimum wage, lifting the hourly rate to $21.35.
Small Business
Director IDs for new appointments become mandatory this week
From 5 April 2022, prospective directors of all companies, including SMEs, must hold or have applied for a director ID before they can be appointed.
Digital Currency
Beyond crypto: how small businesses can benefit from blockchain
Thanks to digital coins, blockchain has been typically associated with cryptocurrency and NFTs but there are more benefits of this technology to businesses than first meets the eye.