A survey conducted by Griffith University’s Climate Action Beacon found that while climate change concerned a minority of Australians (34 per cent) a decade ago, it was a mainstream issue for the majority of Australians (72 per cent) who demanded government action in 2021. Another survey by Deliverect found that 43 per […]
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Funding roundup April 25 – April 29: Online brokerage Stake completes $90 million funding round, ChefPrep secures $3 million and Vyro raises $1 million to create a virtual EV dealership
Dynamic Business brings you the key startup fundraising rounds from this week: Stake has announced the completion of a $90 million fundraising round, cementing its position as the leading brokerage for Australia’s next generation of investors. Following an initial $40 million Series A funding round announced in May 2021, the […]
Election 2022: Labor announces plans to address multinational tax avoidance
Labor has announced its plans to adopt a “responsible and measured” multinational tax avoidance package to improve transparency and close tax loopholes, if elected. It plans to implement anti-avoidance measures proposed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that are already backed by over 130 countries worldwide. The […]
ATO warns of fake TFN, ABN services on the rise
The Australian Tax Office is urging prospective business owners to remain vigilant of fake websites offering tax file numbers (TFN) and Australian business numbers (ABN) for a price. Advertised on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, these fake websites offer to obtain a TFN or ABN for a nominal […]
Let’s Talk: Experts reveal ways to safeguard against cyber-attacks without breaking the bank
It’s only a matter of time before malicious actors figure out a way to get around whatever new technology cybersecurity professionals come up with. According to the Australia Cyber Security Center, ransomware cybercrime reports increased by 15 per cent in the 2020-2021 fiscal year, with Australian businesses losing more than […]
SBA wants to revise SME size standard to allow more to apply for Federal contracts and loans
The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) is considering revising employee-based small business size standards for businesses in nine North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) sectors. Why? The proposed changes in nine industries, including manufacturing and transportation, will allow more MSMEs and current small businesses to maintain small business status […]
Election 2022: Australia’s CPI records biggest YoY food price jump in more than decade
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 […]