Small Business
Treasurer extends Loan Scheme for SMEs until June 2022
On December 13, the government announced a proposal to change the Scheme Rules to expand the SME Recovery Loan Scheme (under different terms).
Tag: Small Business
Funding | Investment
Applications open for the second round of funding under the Supply Chain Resilience initiative
Second round of funding for businesses to invest in capabilities to address supply chain vulnerabilities is now open.
Resources | Energy
Five projects supporting SMEs’ energy needs, to receive $672k from the ECA
Energy Consumers Australia (ECA) will fund five projects, boosting support for SMEs in the energy system.
Retail
November was Australia’s biggest online shopping month ever: Australia Post
Australian shoppers reported an increase in Christmas buying over the last two years, with online buying nearly doubling between 2019 and 2021.
Small Business
Female entrepreneurs lead startup sector
Kristen Phillips, manager at UNSW New Wave’s Founder program speaks about how women experiencing burnout can start their dream business
Business Tech
The simple steps to take to make tech work for you this Christmas
Five tech tips to help get your business prepare for the holidays.
Expert
The new cyber threats facing SMEs in a hybrid world of work
Scott McKinnel, Manager of Tenable Australia & New Zealand speaks on the new cyber risks facing small businesses.
Small Business
NSW extends rent relief for SMEs to help them recover during this holiday season
Small businesses affected by the COVID-19 lockdown can now seek rent relief over the New Year period.
Small Business
New register to track late payments by big business to SMEs
The move will allow SMEs to make more informed decisions about who they do business with.
Small Business
SMEs plead for clarity as Australia halts border reopening amid Omicron uncertainty
SMEs are appealing for clarity as Australia closes its border for another two weeks.