Tag: Small Business

Libs urge action on energy inquiry

September 2, 2010 08:28:00

The Opposition is demanding to know why it is taking so long to set up an independent inquiry into Tasmania's energy sector. [MORE]

Tags: electricity-energy-and-utilities, small-business, government-and-politics, states-and-territories, tas

Govt faces power price pressure

September 1, 2010 11:56:00

The Tasmanian Government is under pressure to use its budget surplus to reduce the impact of rising electricity prices. [MORE]

Tags: electricity-energy-and-utilities, small-business, government-and-politics, states-and-territories, tas

Irrigation increase needed in wake of restriction lift

August 31, 2010 13:52:00

Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone says irrigator allocations must be significantly increased in the wake of the South Australian Government's decision to lift water restrictions in December.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, regional-development, small-business, environment, rural, irrigation, rural-tourism, water-management, water-supply, australia, sa, renmark-5341

Businesses confident after desalination plant worker influx

August 31, 2010 11:39:00

A survey of businesses in the Bass Coast Shire has found an influx of desalination plant workers has boosted business confidence in the area.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, economic-trends, small-business, community-and-society, environment, rural, community-development, work, water, water-management, water-supply, australia, vic, wonthaggi-3995

Consumers to pick up power price rise

August 31, 2010 11:22:00

Tasmanian small business owners are warning they will have to pass on power price rises to customers. [MORE]

Tags: electricity-energy-and-utilities, small-business, government-and-politics, states-and-territories, tas

Council defers decision on Palm Beach markets

August 31, 2010 09:31:00

The Gold Coast City Council has deferred a decision on the future of the Palm Beach markets.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, small-business, government-and-politics, local-government, australia, qld, palm-beach-4221

Hobart firm loses police jumpers contract

August 26, 2010 21:04:00

A small Hobart knitwear company, which employs 15 disabled workers, has copped a major blow, losing the contract for Tasmania Police jumpers.[MORE]

Tags: textiles, small-business, disabilities, police, work, tas, hobart-7000, launceston-7250

Winemakers see red over bogus bottles

August 26, 2010 19:11:00

Winemakers have called for diplomatic action after it emerged Chinese counterfeiters are passing off fake Australian wine as the real deal.[MORE]

Tags: consumer-protection, food-and-beverage, small-business, fraud-and-corporate-crime, australia, china

Retailers devastated as GPT pulls out of development

August 24, 2010 11:31:00

The decision by property group GPT to scrap its $600 million Newcastle inner-city development has come as a devastating blow for retailers who have been preparing for it to go ahead.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, company-news, retail, small-business, australia, nsw, newcastle-2300

Business hopes for quick end to political uncertainty

August 23, 2010 13:20:00

Business groups say they are hoping for a stable government but are concerned about the Greens holding the Senate balance of power.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, economic-trends, industry, small-business, multinationals, federal-elections, australia

Govt on nose with business

August 19, 2010 08:30:00

New figures show business support for the State Government is falling in Tasmania.[MORE]

Tags: economic-trends, small-business, tas, burnie-7320, hobart-7000, launceston-7250

Small businesses under pressure at election time

August 18, 2010 15:17:00

Small businesses are wondering which way to vote in the federal election, as economic uncertainty hits confidence and conditions.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, economic-trends, small-business, federal-elections, australia, nsw, sydney-2000

Politicians set for grilling at small business forum

August 10, 2010 06:36:00

Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson and Opposition counterpart Bruce Bilson will field election campaign questions at an industry forum in Brisbane tonight.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, small-business, government-and-politics, elections, federal-elections, australia, qld, brisbane-4000

Tender scheme helps boost local economy

July 30, 2010 13:00:00

A Ballarat council program developed to encourage it to award tenders to local businesses has contributed $21 million to the city's economy.[MORE]

Tags: small-business, local-government, ballarat-3350

Tax office targets online sales

July 29, 2010 16:00:00

The tax office is targeting online sales, including sellers using eBay and The Trading Post.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, small-business, tax, australia

Traders face hefty rates slug

July 29, 2010 09:00:00

Some business owners in Queensland's Southern Downs region have been warned to expect rate rises of more than 20 per cent.[MORE]

Tags: small-business, local-government, warwick-4370

Coalition plans company tax rate cut

July 28, 2010 11:14:00

The Coalition has promised it will cut the company tax rate by 1.5 per cent if it wins government.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, business-regulation, small-business, government-and-politics, elections, federal-government, political-parties, liberal-party, nationals, tax, federal-elections, australia

Council checking new tenders against corrupt practices

July 22, 2010 11:11:00

The Brisbane City Council (BCC) says it is concerned about allegations of corruption in the local construction industry, saying it will not tolerate any dangerous, unscrupulous or illegal activity on any of its major building projects.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, industry, building-and-construction, business-regulation, small-business, government-and-politics, local-government, public-sector, unions, qld, brisbane-4000

Mad Max production delayed

July 21, 2010 09:06:00

Local goods and services providers in Broken Hill have been told the filming of Mad Max Fury Road will be delayed until next February.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, small-business, community-and-society, rural, rural-tourism, regional, australia, nsw, broken-hill-2880

Businesses to be briefed on Mad Max situation

July 20, 2010 09:09:00

Goods and services providers in Broken Hill will meet with the Mad Max production company, Kennedy Miller, today.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, small-business, lifestyle-and-leisure, travel-and-tourism, australia, nsw, broken-hill-2880

Local business leaders plan trip to China

July 15, 2010 15:00:00

The Bunbury Chamber of Commerce and Industry is inviting local businesses to take part in a tour to China.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, small-business, rural, community-development, bunbury-6230, china

Surprise audit reveals good workplace practices

July 15, 2010 13:15:00

The Fair Work Ombudsman says an audit has found most Goldfields businesses and mining companies are complying with federal workplace relations laws.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, business-regulation, small-business, community-and-society, rural, work, kalgoorlie-6430

Photo lab death puts memories at risk

July 15, 2010 11:08:00

The digital revolution has put more than 1,600 photo printing shops out of business in Australia over the past decade.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, electronics, retail, small-business, australia

IRC dismisses Sunday trading in Bargara

July 14, 2010 08:37:00

The Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) has dismissed an application for Sunday trading at Bargara in southern Queensland.[MORE]

Tags: business-economics-and-finance, industrial-relations, business-regulation, small-business, law-crime-and-justice, australia, qld, bargara-4670, bundaberg-4670