Tag: Budget

The findings highlight relatively unchanged conditions of subdued confidence, which the NAB says points to a lack of movement towards “a sustained economic recovery developing”.

General business conditions were down for third quarter in a row, while businesses’ outlooks for their own conditions dropped for the fifth consecutive quarter.

Although it’s probably unrealistic to expect to be able to promote and market your business without spending a single cent, effective marketing doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.

New figures show the business community is struggling and remains reluctant to hire staff following the May federal budget.  The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s most recent Business Expectations survey found that key indicators — namely those measuring sales, profits, investment and employment — were grounded in negative territory. The general business conditions index […]

Businesses will need to think more strategically about which government grants to apply for following the recent belt-tightening of the budget. The budget repair task has meant the pool of available money is smaller, the grants are more modest and business owners will need to adapt accordingly. Chief executive of consultancy outfit Insight Business, Martin […]

Former Prime Minister John Howard has hailed the first Abbott budget as “right for the times” and urged Labor to support its tough savings measures.

Small business has emerged as a relative winner from Joe Hockey’s tough first budget containing long-term structural reforms including painful savings in the areas health, welfare and education.

National Seniors chief executive Michael O’Neill is urging the government to introduce more incentives in tomorrow’s budget which would encourage employers to hire over 50s.

If you are considering upgrading or changing your system it may be worth waiting to see what becomes available.

New figures reveal poor financial management practices caused one in 10 small businesses to lose money through unnecessary fines and penalties last year.