Small Business Secrets

May

This month, we meet the trainer of highly-skilled detector dogs hired to sniff out trouble around sporting arenas including the MCG, and explore small business election worries. We meet enterprising mothers supporting vulnerable women and children, and 'rising star' entrepreneurs, some as young as 12. Catch Small Business Secrets in SBS World News, Saturday night from 6.30 pm.

25 May - 9:08pm

The terror detector dogs protecting Australia's footy fans

With the AFL season in full swing, dogs are being used to help combat threats at major sporting venues including the MCG.

17 May - 2:17pm

Australia's small business owners hope election will bring less red tape and more sleep

The small and medium business sector contributes $40 billion dollars to the economy each year, yet many owner-operators say they're crushed by rising costs and...

11 May - 7:52pm

The mothers' group supporting Australia's vulnerable asylum seekers

Charities including a volunteer mothers' group are increasingly providing emergency relief for people seeking asylum in Australia, with calls for an immediate...

5 May - 7:53am

Why young entrepreneurs are focussed on giving back

Young entrepreneurs are driving the economy, particularly in the tech sector, and often give back via ethical or profit-for purpose enterprises. Research shows...

April

This month, we meet the mentors helping women start their own businesses, and some Australian chocolate producers working to end the exploitation of children. Plus, we catch up with Australian Indigenous artists and designers who've exhibited in Italy's Milan, and speak to the Aussie behind smart water technology that's helping to reduce water waste. Catch Small Business Secrets on SBS World News, Saturday nights from 6.30pm.

21 Apr - 8:00am

Australian chocolatiers are helping end child exploitation in the chocolate industry

With spending on chocolate in Australia expected to exceed $200 million this Easter, there are calls to ensure what you buy is fairtrade and slavery-free.

Why female founders still struggle to access finance.

'A long way to go': Fresh drive to boost women heading startups

Encouraging more women into their own business is a priority for the new boss at Australia’s largest startup community, Fishburners.

13 Apr - 7:50pm

Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs share their designs with the world

As tourists in Australia are increasingly wanting to engage with Indigenous art, creatives are exhibiting their work in the Italian city of Milan.

23 Apr - 9:01am

Could intelligent sensors and smart devices in pipes fix Australia’s water crisis?

Smart water meters are being trialled across Australia as new data shows the recent drought will wipe billions of dollars from farm production this financial year.

March

This month we meet several young entrepreneurs with autism who're starting their own businesses, to break the unemployment cycle. We find out how music is changing lives in one of Australia's most remote communities, meet an entrepreneur who is transforming medical equipment and airline security using carbon nanotechnology, and visit a new Indigenous co-working hub. Catch Small Business Secrets on SBS World News, Saturday nights from 6.30pm.

23 Mar - 9:39pm

Calls for Australian schools to boost music education

Music can lift learning outcomes, say education experts, with a rock festival this weekend on Lord Howe Island set to highlight some of that success.

2 Apr - 5:13pm

Australians with autism are getting support to start their own businesses

Many people with autism have never held a paid job, but at an innovative program is helping some young entrepreneurs break the cycle.

New start-up hub aims to help Indigenous business owners avoid pitfalls

New Indigenous hub aims to boost entrepreneurs

Business leaders are urging caution as Indigenous owner-operators race to catch a ‘multi-billion dollar wave of opportunity’.

1 Apr - 5:56pm

A South Australian company signs new global deal

Australian company Micro-X has just signed contracts with Paris-based security technology company Thales, for global sales of its SA developed counter-terror...

February

This month we see how entrepreneurs are recycling business waste, and learn how 'sunscreen' is protecting grape vines during recent heatwaves, plus we meet the last farmer standing at the heritage-listed La Perouse market gardens. Catch Small Business Secrets in SBS World News, Saturday nights from 6.30pm.

1 Mar - 8:55pm

The innovative ways Australians are recycling their business waste

Businesses are being urged to find new local markets for recycled materials to help solve a 1.3 million tonne problem created by China’s rejection of Australian waste.

4 Mar - 10:34am

Australia's wine industry under threat after record summer heatwaves

As the hot weather impacts harvests, wine producers are working night and day to bring in their grapes.

6 Mar - 8:59am

Hope for last family standing at heritage-listed market gardens

After years of uncertainty, the future of a much-loved family business in La Perouse may soon be secured.

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Lowest paid workers to receive wage rise

Some of the country's lowest paid workers will get a wage rise from the July 1, after a decision by the Fair Work Commission.Unions have welcomed the three per...

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Lowest paid workers to receive wage rise

Some of the country's lowest paid workers will get a wage rise from the July 1, after a decision by the Fair Work Commission.

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Lowest paid workers to receive wage rise July 1

Some of the country's lowest paid workers will get a wage rise from July 1, after a decision by the Fair Work Commission. Unions have welcomed the three...

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Lowest paid workers to receive wage rise

Some of the country's lowest paid workers will get a wage rise from the July 1, after a decision by the Fair Work Commission.

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Minimum wage workers to receive wage rise

Some of the country's lowest paid workers will get a wage rise from the July 1, after a decision by the Fair Work Commission. Unions have welcomed the three per...

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Lowest paid workers to receive wage rise

Some of the country's lowest paid workers will get a wage rise from the July 1, after a decision by the Fair Work Commission.Unions have welcomed the three per...

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Scholarship giving migrant women a business boost

Migrant and refugee women in Australia are being encouraged to start their own businesses through a scholarship program started by non-profit C-E-O Violet...

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Scholarship giving migrant women a business boost

Migrant and refugee women in Australia are being encouraged to start their own businesses through a scholarship program started by non-profit C-E-O Violet...