Headline inflation jumped to 5.1 per cent in the first three months of 2022, with food prices rising at the fastest rate since 2011. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reported that the Consumer Price Index (or CPI) rose 2.1 per cent in the March 2022 quarter, up from 3.5 […]
Elections 2022: Liberals promise energy efficiency grants for SMEs if re-elected
If re-elected, the Liberal and Nationals Government plans to offer grants to help Australian small and medium businesses save money on their energy bills. Through a $60 million Powering Business program announced yesterday, grants of up to $25,000 for small businesses and $50,000 for medium businesses will be made available […]
How micro-credentials can help close the skills gap for good
Skills gaps continue to be a huge issue in a wide range of industries, particularly those that involve rapidly changing technology including digital marketing, web design, and UX. A study by Gartner found that 58 percent of employees felt that they needed new skills in order to successfully do their […]
Australia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem could add 3.5 million new SMEs over the next decade: Study
The ability to successfully and sustainably develop a dynamic entrepreneurial culture that includes innovation and ease of doing business as guiding principles is critical to any country’s economic well-being. A key research into Australia’s small business sector revealed that Australia’s small business boom is expected to continue over the next ten […]