The rural business embodying the raw beauty of the bush, Small-business growth halves in 12 months, and more...
Inside Small Business
Inside Small Business delivers essential news, in-depth features and profiles for Australia’s small business community.
Q&A: The country outfitters who embody the raw beauty of the bush
This week we talk to Jasmine Crothers , founder of Rawhide Rural. Throughout her childhood, Jasmine’s father, ‘Rawhide’, introduced her to many aspects of agriculture and the Australian ‘bushy’ way of life. All the products and designs of the family-owned, Australian country outfitters based – based in Roma in rural Queensland – are inspired by the Australian land and the ‘bushy’ lifestyle. Read more...
Small businesses in extreme jeopardy as sector’s growth halves in 12 months
Employment Hero ’s latest SME Index reveals an alarming trend in SME growth with year-on-year (YoY) employee growth almost halving from 11 per cent in April 2023 to just six per cent in April 2024. Alongside the fact that SME insolvencies are at an all-time high and that an estimated 5000 restaurants are predicted to go out of business in the next 12 months, the research paints a bleak picture for the small-business sector. Read more...
Regional small business Reef Distillers wins international recognition at wine and spirits competition
Reef Distillers, a small business based in Yeppoon on Central Queensland’s Capricorn Coast, has secured three prestigious awards at the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) in London. Read more...
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COSBOA and MYOB urge small businesses to be extra vigilant during EOFY hacking season
Small businesses are being urged to be particularly vigilant as the busy end of financial year period usually sees a spike in cyber attacks. Cyber Wardens, an initiative of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and MYOB , are highlighting the fact that fake invoices and online banking fraud are on the rise. Read more...
The Instant Asset Write-Off returns for 24/25: Here’s how to maximise them for your business
The 2024/2025 Federal Budget has arrived and small-business owners will be welcoming news that the Instant Asset Write-Off scheme has been continued for another financial year. Read more...