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Consumer complaints and enquiries from small businesses on the rise, ACCC reveals
Small businesses contacted the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) nearly 5000 times in the second half of 2017, up from 3700 in the preceding six months, according to a new report. The ACCC’s latest Small business in focus report, covering July to December 2017, shows small businesses made 2365 enquiries to the Commission along […]
ACCC has improved ‘tens of thousands’ of contracts for SMES since November 2016
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) says its only at the ‘tip of the iceberg’ in terms of its efforts to ensure small businesses are not subject to unfair contract terms. Since 12 November last year, when unfair contract terms laws were extended to small business contracts, the ACCC has taken successful court action […]
Entrepreneurs fear ‘taking the plunge’
Over half of Australian entrepreneurs (53%) take up to a year to overcome fears and doubts before starting their business according to a new independent study by Servcorp, a leading provider of serviced offices around the world. The study, What’s Holding You Back?, showed that the greatest fear among hopeful entrepreneurs related to concerns about […]
Business wants government to pick winners
A majority of business owners want the government to develop policies to bolster industry in sectors where Australia has a competitive advantage, a new study suggests.
Pure Aussie grit key to business success
The story goes that the most successful entrepreneurs are risk takers that are always full of bright ideas – or are they?
Industry veteran argues small business cabinet seat is token move
The decision to give small business cabinet-level representation in Federal Parliament is nothing more than a token appointment, according to Servcorp COO Marcus Moufarrige.
Free small business event featuring Shoes of Prey’s Jodie Fox
If you’re a small business owner with ambitions for growth but struggling with the usual day-to-day challenges while wearing 20 different hats, the free event Keeping your Business in Business is for you!
Bad IR policy to blame for Qantas dispute: Moufarrige
The Fair Work Australia policy is to blame for the chaos caused by the Qantas staff lock-out and fleet grounding on the weekend, not the airline or the unions, according to Servcorp CEO Marcus Moufarrige.
American Express teams with Servcorp to deliver flexible office access
American Express has partnered with Servcorp to give its Business Charge Cardmembers access to office facilities nationally as well as a network of premier office locations around the world.
What will the SME of the future look like?
As we celebrate 20 years as Australia’s leading magazine for SMEs, we asked a variety of people to predict what the SME will look like in 20 years time, with some interesting views on what 2031 will hold. In Part 2, read what Red PR Managing Director Fleur Madden, ServCorp’s Marcus Moufarrige and the Commonwealth Bank’s Matt Comyn predict.
5 ways to insulate your business in a downturn
If you’re scared that the latest financial shake-up may lead to a second GFC, you’re not alone. Fortunately there are strategies you can employ to run a business in an uncertain economic environment.
Servcorp assists business travellers to work, despite ash cloud disruptions
Servcorp is offering a 50 percent discount on its Virtual Office package to travellers affected by the disruption of flights in and out of various Australian cities, caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Servcorp celebrates entrepreneurialism via social media campaign
Servcorp has just launched ‘My Biggest Challenge’; a social media campaign designed to celebrate entrepreneurialism in Australia by publicly recognising the challenges that small business owners face.