“It’s insulting”: Boosting Female Founders grants culled, with $17 million in funding up in the air
The $52.2 million Boosting Female Founders grant program will end millions of dollars under budget, after future rounds were quietly axed in the recent federal budget.
Canva snaps up Leonardo.AI in blockbuster acquisition
Canva has revealed plans to acquire hotshot Australian AI startup, Leonardo.Ai in a bid to strengthen its suite of visual AI tools.
The state topping the economic charts in Australia, again
More traditionally regarded for the quality of its wine and festivals, this state has once again been recognised as an economic powerhouse for its robust jobs market and strong building activity.
Workplace justice visa introduced to help migrant workers report employer misconduct
A new short-term “workplace justice visa” will allow migrant workers to stay and work in Australia for six months while they pursue a labour claim.
“Recipe for disaster”: Consumer groups call for ad ban on BNPL for groceries, medicines
Consumer groups warned the focus on purchases of up to $2000 was too low as high-value buy now pay later loans also carried financial risk for any kind of borrower.
Better Beer “cracking on” with business despite Mighty Craft collapse
Australian brewing sensation Better Beer says business will continue as usual, after a collapsed proposal to merge with Mighty Craft fuelled the latter venture's decision to enter voluntary administration.
ACCI survey finds nearly half of small businesses considered closing in past 12 months
Almost half of small business operators have considered closing or leaving in the past twelve months, with the percentage even higher outside Australia's capital cities, according to damning new survey data from the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage sparks scam warnings from ACCC and the government
The ACCC's National Anti-Scam Centre has warned small businesses of scams in the wake of the global CrowdStrike and Microsoft outage.
Subsidised ‘big, dumb’ utes cost Aussie taxpayers $250 million
Large utes are exempt from the Luxury Car Tax while contributing to higher carbon emissions, road damage and serious safety concerns, according to a report by think tank the Australia Institute.
After 17 years, our business changed banks. And it wasn’t as bad as you’d think
Would your business consider changing banks after nearly two decades? Or would the administrative nightmare stop you from taking that step? Ian Whitworth shares his experience.
Petition against “unfair and unworkable” tax agent rules attracts 2,000 signatures
A petition against "unfair and unworkable" changes to the rules governing tax agents has closed with more than 2,000 signatures, calling on Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones to reconsider the August 1 shake-up.
“Potential consequences”: Treasury proposal to close tax agent registration pathway draws concern
A significant pathway to tax practitioner registration should be closed, the Treasury argues, rattling the accounting sector and causing concern among professional associations like CPA Australia.
