#Small Business
Small business groups push back on secret Australia Post closure plan
A leaked plan to close 36 post offices sparked a Senate inquiry. COSBOA’s Skye Cappuccio explains what small businesses stand to lose.
From 30 businesses to 120: Inside the funding boost for women in small business
COSBOA CEO Skye Cappuccio explains why this program gives small businesses a practical blueprint, not just a policy statement.
Let’s Talk: Efficient inventory management for SMEs
Our experts discuss the most effective ways for SMEs to manage their inventory.
Xero and Stripe join forces to streamline payments for SMEs worldwide
Stripe and Xero have announced their expanded collaboration and integration of Stripe Connect into Xero’s primary offerings. This move will bring greater ease and efficiency to small businesses globally, allowing them to receive payments, typically 14 days soon
Why weekend markets are a must-try for Australians
Daniel Morgan, the General Manager of The Chilli Factory discusses the benefits of weekend market stalls as a source of flexible work and growth for established small businesses.
Preparing small business leaders for the new constant of change
Nearly 70 per cent of Australian SMBs now depend on digital solutions to do more with less amidst labour shortages, writes Claire Darley, Adobe SVP of Digital Media Field Sales and Worldwide Customer Support.
Let’s Talk: What are some of the top SME tech trends to get you ready for 2023?
Let's look at some of the major tech trends for 2023, as indicated by our experts in this week's edition of Let's Talk.
How to increase sales even if your marketing budget is decreasing
From pre-Black Friday to post-Boxing Day Sales, here's how businesses can get huge results on a tiny budget.
Business optimism in Australia remains high, despite rising inflation
A recent report has revealed over 80 per cent of businesses have a positive outlook for the Australian economy over the next 12 months.
Ombud report warns that nearly half of big biz are failing to pay SME suppliers on time
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, notes that real payment performance has deteriorated to the point where even the mediocre 30-day payment objective has not been met.
Brace for these changes that may affect your business starting July 1
Here is a summary of the major changes that will take place and are likely to affect business owners:
Will the wage increase push SMEs into the unknown? Here’s what a survey tells
With the inflation rate of 5.1 per cent, which is at a 20-year high, it's evident that SMEs' ability to meet their goals this year is in jeopardy.
Common business disputes and how to quickly and inexpensively resolve them
We have compiled a list of some of the most common small business issues, as well as ways to resolve them.
The COVID Hangover: One in every three SMEs have delayed paying energy bills
COSBOA conducted a study of 408 SME owners to better understand the effects of energy policies and lobby for greater energy consumer rights.
RBA rate hike: Don’t panic, plan for it
July 1 is also an important date to note since many salaries will be reviewed, and there will almost probably be a larger-than-usual repricing of consumables.
End of Financial Year: Here’s a three-point EOFY checklist for your business
The checklist is aimed to provide some tips and resources that businesses can use to make their EOFY process go more quickly and smoothly.
What will Labor’s proposed reforms to the Fair Work Act mean for Australian contractors and gig workers?
During their election campaign, the Labour Party, among other things, endorsed a pay boost for low-paid workers.
Here’s how you can save money on taxes while giving your business a smart digital thrust
In its budget, the Coalition declared that Australian businesses that improve their digital skills and equipment will be eligible for $1.6 billion in tax benefits.
The weird and wacky things you can claim on your tax return
The key to maximising that refund is to make sure you’re claiming all the deductions you’re entitled to, writes Mark Chapman
How to best run customer support when you are a small business
Consumers are increasingly demanding, and inefficient customer support can quickly affect a company’s bottom line, writes Jasmine Gray.
Key dates for Australian SMEs to mark on their financial calendars in 2022
Keep track of these dates and deadlines to help you manage your money better this year.
Let’s Talk: 40 Top Business lessons from 2021
In this week’s Let’s Talk edition, we asked experts to share the best lessons they learned in 2021, as well as their plans for the future.
SME owners to benefit from a $6.7m funding boost for mental health programmes
Additional funding means SME owners affected by the pandemic and natural disasters will continue to receive support till December 2022.
Critical insolvency warning signs for SMEs in 2022 – Is it time to take action?
As Australian businesses face a new normal understanding insolvency and debt options is more important than ever.