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Bruce Billson, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
As if the economic situation for small businesses wasn’t bad enough, an enormous number are now facing closure due to soaring insurance costs.… Read more
Elise Shapley, Partner, Deloitte Australia
There are indications that this holiday season will be far from a happy one for many small businesses. With Australians feeling the pinch from inflation and rising living costs, Deloitte’s 2024 Holiday Period Survey reveals a tightening of consumer spending, with 90% of consumers planning to stay home and cut back on holiday shopping.… Read more
Les Watson, The Time Lord
Some people come to work full of beans ready to take on the world, while others can’t get going without beans – coffee, that is.… Read more
Wes Lambert, CEO, Australian Restaurant and Café Association
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made himself abundantly clear: credit card surcharges will be banned. But what does it mean for small businesses?… Read more
Todd Foot, CEO, Hatch Brands
The CEO of Hatch Brands, Todd Foot, is carving an impressive niche into the e-commerce landscape. With his focus on acquiring and investing in ‘Mum-and-Dad’ small businesses, particularly those in the homewares space, Todd discusses his strategies to help these businesses thrive in the digital age.… Read more
Anna Booth, Australia’s Fair Work Ombudsman
Business owners who choose to deliberately underpay workers will face criminal charges from the first of January 2025. The new criminal measures are the latest to take effect, after the Federal Government’s “Closing the Loopholes” legislation passed at the end of 2023.… Read more
Roxanne Calder, Managing Director, EST10
Many companies today are struggling with a skills shortage, forcing them to offer perks as they attempt to ramp-up hiring.… Read more
Olivia Carr, Founder, Shhh Silk
What do Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Serena Williams and Victoria Beckham have in common? Aside from being mega-rich celebrities, they are all fans of entrepreneur Olivia Carr’s brand Shhh Silk.… Read more
Roy Osing, Entrepreneur
The majority of organisations are too myopic in their sales strategy, pushing monthly or quarterly goals. Sales teams need to understand and embrace the company’s long-term strategy for effective sales.… Read more