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Cheaper energy prices for small business could be a phone call away: ACCC

Cheaper energy prices for small business could be just a phone call away, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says, as the cost of some electricity deals soars above the 'safety net' offered to energy consumers.

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“Protection racket”: SMEs lose out as procurement panels benefit Big 4 consultants, says parliamentary report

A key system connecting the private sector to lucrative government contracts operates as a "protection racket" to the detriment of small and medium businesses, a new parliamentary committee report says.

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US burger giant Wendy’s announces 200 Australian restaurants in “hypergrowth” plan

American burger giant Wendy's has revealed plans for "hypergrowth" in Australia, plotting to open more than 200 restaurants from 2025.

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Fast-growing R&D tax consultancy BourkeHood falls into voluntary administration

Fast-growing research and development tax advisory BourkeHood has entered voluntary administration, with its high-profile founder highlighting cashflow challenges at the firm.

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Tax penalty amnesty: 7,200 small businesses come forward in first two months to avoid hefty fines

An ATO amnesty allowing small businesses to lodge overdue tax debts without attracting late payment penalties has proven a smash hit in its first two months, with 7,200 business stepping forward to date.

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One in three Australian businesses say employees have resigned due to back-to-office mandates

The findings come as Australian businesses steadily wind back the remote work privileges which became standard during COVID-19 lockdowns.

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A bonus Women’s World Cup public holiday would be a penalty kick against SMEs, says COSBOA

The Matildas are still three knockout matches from lifting the FIFA Women's World Cup, but growing political support for a celebratory public holiday has concerned small business representatives, who see an extra day of penalty rates as a red card for local traders.

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New business launches are slowing, as COSBOA draws attention to small business resiliency

The number of new businesses entering the Australian economy has slumped for three consecutive quarters, as the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) praises the resilience of entrepreneurs grinding through ongoing labour, economic, and regulatory struggles.

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Winning on and off the pitch: Leadership wisdom from Matildas captain Sam Kerr

With the Women's World Cup now rolling through the knockout stages, here are some key Kerr quotes leaders should consider — even if they've never kicked a ball in their life.

Matildas triumph at Women’s World Cup could result in a bonus public holiday, says Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will petition state and territory leaders to call a bonus public holiday if the Matildas reach the FIFA Women's World Cup final, making an extra day off an outside possibility for business owners and football-following staff alike.

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Treasury’s tax adviser crackdown could unfairly hit small business accountants

The federal government has pledged its largest-ever "crackdown" on tax adviser misconduct after the PwC scandal, in a warning shot to industry professionals who fear small business accountants already face significant compliance burdens.

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“We see it differently”: Atlassian celebrates remote work philosophy as financial results beat expectations

Australian tech giant Atlassian says its remote work policy is central to its recent success, posting better-than-expected financial results as business leaders and commercial real estate interests debate the benefits of back-to-office measures.

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