Amex moves Shop Small campaign to August to bolster retailers through winter
Small businesses will have the chance to win cash prizes of $10,000 as part of American Express' Shop Small campaign, which has been brought forward to August for the first time in its 12-year history.
3G shutdown: Tyro, Ombudsman urge small businesses to act before it’s too late
Payments provider Tyro and the Small Business Ombudsman have urged small businesses to switch from the 3G mobile network before it is turned off.
Why I can’t bring myself to buy from Amazon
SmartCompany's Eloise Keating has an aversion to buying from Amazon. Here's why.
Exclusive: COSBOA chair calls on governments for targeted support, less red tape
How do we generate productivity in small business? The answer involves right-sized regulation, encouragement, digital uplift, and reduced compliance costs, said Council of Small Business Organisations Australia chair Matthew Addison.
Federal Court finds PayPal Australia used unfair term in small business contracts
PayPal's Australian arm used an unfair term in the standard contracts it offered small business users, according to a new Federal Court ruling.
Boring is better: New venture promises to acquire Australian businesses without a succession plan
Australia's small and medium business sector is poised for a major generational shift, as senior custodians prepare for retirement and consider their succession options. Yet entrepreneurship remains a hard sell for many younger Australians, causing many family-run businesses to question if they will stay family-run.
NSW Budget: $325 energy rebates for SMEs during cost-of-doing-business crisis
The 2024-2025 NSW budget pledges to pass on the energy bill rebate promised in this year's federal budget without extra rebates for SMEs.
AI adoption and cybersecurity risks key issues at SmallBiz Week
The Commbank SmallBiz Week in Melbourne concluded today with small business leaders gathered to discuss pressing issues such as increasing cash flow and enhancing cybersecurity.
Melbourne Lord Mayor: Docklands businesses “deserving of attention”
As Melbourne's Firelight Festival prepares to illuminate the city, Lord Mayor Sally Capp has indicated the event will be more than just a spectacle of lights, but rather a beacon of hope for struggling businesses in the Docklands precinct.
Memobottle raises over $370,000 for new bento boxes
Memobottle is gearing up to launch its new bento boxes with the support of its loyal customer base and has already raised more than $370,000 on Kickstarter in the past week to do so.
Ask Us Anything, the new series that answers all your small business questions
Thanks to Optus Business, we're connecting you to the experts, people who've gone before, made the mistakes and learned the lessons. Now's your chance to connect and ask us anything.
What we know will be in the 2024 federal budget
It's now commonplace for governments to announce key budget policies in the weeks and days before the big event, and we already know cost of living relief and the government's Future Made in Australia plan will take centre stage in this budget.
