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Analysis, Federal Budget 2020

25 November 2020

Since the Andrews government delivered its state budget on Tuesday, Victoria’s payroll tax system has come under fire.

How Carman’s CEO Carolyn Creswell’s decision to trust her ‘gut instinct’ paid off at the height of Australia’s panic-buying

Coronavirus, Leadership, Strategy

Hannah Kinder

25 November 2020

At the start of 2020, when the rest of us were enjoying the new year, Carmen's founder Carolyn Creswell had her eye on a strange new virus.

Qantas’ no-vaccine-no-fly mandate is absolutely legal — and not the first of its kind

Coronavirus, Legal, Tourism, Transport & Logistics

Amber Schultz

25 November 2020

Qantas passengers travelling internationally will have to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Is this a fair call?

South Australian wine exporters look elsewhere in Asia as trade tensions with China simmer

Agribusiness, Importing & Exporting, Retail

Andrew Spence

25 November 2020

A new Emerging Markets Program will help South Australian wine exporters nagivate markets in Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and India.

Budget 2020

Explained: How SMEs can access the new ‘limitless’ asset write-off scheme

Federal Budget 2020, Tax

Eloise Keating

7 October 2020

The government has unveiled a massive new asset write-off scheme, but how will it work in practice?

“Woefully inadequate”: Budget 2020 has failed women entrepreneurs

8 October 2020

In a budget that left Treasury with a $1 trillion deficit, the $240.4 million pledged to supporting women has been judged as dismal.

R&D Tax Incentive backtrack welcomed, but software uncertainty remains

Analysis, Federal Budget 2020, Tax

A guide to all the grants available to your small business organised by industry

7 October 2020

The rollback of proposed R&D; Tax Incentive changes was a win for most. But, did the government go far enough?

After a “tumultuous” year, Melbourne’s Naught Distillery says the federal budget will help it achieve its original vision

Coronavirus, Entrepreneurs, Federal Budget 2020, Hospitality

Eloise Keating

9 October 2020

Naught Distillery co-founder Chris Cameron says two key incentives in this year’s federal budget will make a big difference to his business.

Grants for small business

The question of financial support is often front of mind for small business owners and entrepreneurs. But where can one discover grants available to SMEs? We suggest diving into the content below. Some is written by SmartCompany's editors, and some is brought to you by Export Solutions.

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Federal government grants to help your small business: 2020

Six government grants for businesses that you might not know about

Business building enviro-tech? These $100,000 government grants might be for you

A state-by-state guide to all the government grants available for your small business

Government grants for small businesses in New South Wales

Employee retention and success starts with the board and executives

Partner content

The road out of COVID according to Kate Carnell and MYOB CEO Greg Ellis

MYOB

26 November 2020

ASBFEO Kate Carnell and MYOB CEO Greg Ellis are hopeful that small businesses will soon see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Case study: How NASA and Apple tech provider Liquid Instruments took their products to the global stage

Export Solutions

26 November 2020

Liquid Instruments now has an office in the US, exports around the globe and can name many of the world’s biggest companies as customers.

Live local, act global: How Flow Athletic used Facebook to access a global audience

Facebook

25 November 2020

Before the pandemic, Flow Athletic offered a range of group fitness classes for its local members — but this year that all changed.

“Don’t be duped”: Europe’s top bed-in-a-box brand founder speaks up on how the Aussie sleep market is changing rapidly

Emma – The Sleep Company

24 November 2020

Founder of Emma Sleep Australia Benjamin Quiroga-Rivera says brands must think outside of the box when entering the Australian market.

Startups

Victoria’s ‘game-changing’ tech budget brings much-needed capital for startups

Economy, Startup News

25 November 2020

Victoria's budget includes some questionable SME policies. But, for the startup and tech community, there is plenty to celebrate.

Perth-based Nuheara named in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2020 list

Startup News

24 November 2020

Perth-based Nuheara has had one of its latest products named in Time Magazine’s list of the 100 best inventions of 2020.

Victorian government announces $25.7 million venture growth fund, as Treasurer laments great ideas “gone missing”

Economy, Startup News

24 November 2020

A new venture growth fund to be announced in today’s budget will see $25 million invested into Victoria's startup ecosystem.

Beforepay, Afterpay and everything in between: Do Australia’s BNPL players have consumers’ best interests at heart?

Analysis, Finance, Retail

24 November 2020

BNPL providers such as Afterpay and Beforepay continue to gain prominence, but do these operators have consumers' interests at heart?

The future of retail

‘Biggest and most mindless sale’: Why these Aussie brands are opting out of the Black Friday frenzy

Retail, Sustainability

25 November 2020

Black Friday kicks off on November 27, but for a growing number of Australian brands, the sale is a call for action on sustainability.

South Australian wine exporters look elsewhere in Asia as trade tensions with China simmer

Agribusiness, Importing & Exporting, Retail

Andrew Spence

25 November 2020

A new Emerging Markets Program will help South Australian wine exporters nagivate markets in Japan, Malaysia, South Korea and India.

‘Lack of understanding of work’: Business group criticises Daniel Andrews’ plan to give sick pay to casuals

Hospitality, Politics, Retail

24 November 2020

The Victorian government is creating a nation-first program which will see casual workers receive paid sick leave.

Shoe retailer Zomp to close after almost 50 years in business

Retail

Eloise Keating

24 November 2020

Popular women's shoe retailer Zomp will close its doors in the coming weeks after almost 50 years in business.

Partner content

Working from home

Melbourne SMEs can welcome 25% of staff back to the office from November 30 — but must be mindful of employee preferences

Coronavirus, Remote Work