Tag: Self Employed

Last week we brought attention to the fact that sole traders had been missed out in the first stage of the stimulus package put forward by government during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Small Business and Family Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, called for more support for businesses that do not employ staff, saying they needed “income support […]

The Council of Small Business of Australia (COSBOA) has expressed concern about the health of small business owners Australia-wide following a recent survey by Telstra Business that found more than half will be spending the holidays doing work.

Almost a fifth of Australia’s workforce is self-employed, the Kelly Index has found, with the economic downturn opening up opportunities for freelancers, contractors and entrepreneurs.