Tag: Small Business
Libs urge action on energy inquiry
The Opposition is demanding to know why it is taking so long to set up an independent inquiry into Tasmania's energy sector. [MORE]
Govt faces power price pressure
The Tasmanian Government is under pressure to use its budget surplus to reduce the impact of rising electricity prices. [MORE]
Irrigation increase needed in wake of restriction lift
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]
Businesses confident after desalination plant worker influx
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]
Consumers to pick up power price rise
Tasmanian small business owners are warning they will have to pass on power price rises to customers. [MORE]
Council defers decision on Palm Beach markets
The Gold Coast City Council has deferred a decision on the future of the Palm Beach markets.[MORE]
Hobart firm loses police jumpers contract
A small Hobart knitwear company, which employs 15 disabled workers, has copped a major blow, losing the contract for Tasmania Police jumpers.[MORE]
Winemakers see red over bogus bottles
Winemakers have called for diplomatic action after it emerged Chinese counterfeiters are passing off fake Australian wine as the real deal.[MORE]
Retailers devastated as GPT pulls out of development
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]
Business hopes for quick end to political uncertainty
Business groups say they are hoping for a stable government but are concerned about the Greens holding the Senate balance of power.[MORE]
Govt on nose with business
New figures show business support for the State Government is falling in Tasmania.[MORE]
Small businesses under pressure at election time
Small businesses are wondering which way to vote in the federal election, as economic uncertainty hits confidence and conditions.[MORE]
Politicians set for grilling at small business forum
Federal Small Business Minister Craig Emerson and Opposition counterpart Bruce Bilson will field election campaign questions at an industry forum in Brisbane tonight.[MORE]
Tender scheme helps boost local economy
A Ballarat council program developed to encourage it to award tenders to local businesses has contributed $21 million to the city's economy.[MORE]
Tax office targets online sales
The tax office is targeting online sales, including sellers using eBay and The Trading Post.[MORE]
Traders face hefty rates slug
Some business owners in Queensland's Southern Downs region have been warned to expect rate rises of more than 20 per cent.[MORE]
Coalition plans company tax rate cut
The Coalition has promised it will cut the company tax rate by 1.5 per cent if it wins government.[MORE]
Council checking new tenders against corrupt practices
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]
Mad Max production delayed
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]
Businesses to be briefed on Mad Max situation
Goods and services providers in Broken Hill will meet with the Mad Max production company, Kennedy Miller, today.[MORE]
Local business leaders plan trip to China
The Bunbury Chamber of Commerce and Industry is inviting local businesses to take part in a tour to China.[MORE]
Surprise audit reveals good workplace practices
The Fair Work Ombudsman says an audit has found most Goldfields businesses and mining companies are complying with federal workplace relations laws.[MORE]
Photo lab death puts memories at risk
The digital revolution has put more than 1,600 photo printing shops out of business in Australia over the past decade.[MORE]
Building industry confidence drops in Qld
A survey of Queensland's building and construction industry has found confidence has dropped in the last quarter.[MORE]
IRC dismisses Sunday trading in Bargara
The Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) has dismissed an application for Sunday trading at Bargara in southern Queensland.[MORE]
