Labor Leader Anthony Albanese’s budget response included a pitch for Startup Year, a program helping up to 2,000 of the nation’s most promising entrepreneurs commercialise their ideas and university research. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says the Startup Year initiative
The 2021 Federal Budget delivered extensions to tax schemes and apprenticeship/training schemes, while tourism and aviation were big winners. Group Economics overview of the budget The Treasurer wasn’t kidding when he said budget repair has been put on hold until unemployment was below 5%, with
The appropriately named Crowded House outdoor concert recently sparked headlines, social chatter, and envy around the world. A welcome sign of ‘normal’ as Europe heads into a third wave of lockdowns, despite the vaccine release. NZ is benefitting as a Covid-Free brand, and a safe
What motivates Australians to go into business? According to research from Xero, the tipping point is often a combination of opportunity, the lure of financial independence, and dissatisfaction with their current work situation. Xero surveyed more than 800 soloprenuers for their Tipping Point research to
The Morrison Government is supporting female entrepreneurs to build their businesses, take on global markets and create local jobs, with the opening of a new $11.6 million funding round under the Boosting Female Founders Initiative. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said it
Victorians who lost their job during the pandemic will have the chance to take a free skills bootcamp to help them land a role with one of the state’s burgeoning startups. “We’re backing Victorians who want to transition into a different career with the skills
The Marshall Government is using the creative thinking of local startup companies to deliver better services for taxpayers whilst enhancing the economic viability of startup sector in South Australia. Eight local startups have successfully pitched their product or service to the State Government through the
The Andrews Labor Government has announced almost $500,000 in funding to support the creation and growth of startups in regional Victoria. “This investment will enable the next generation of regional entrepreneurs to have a go at getting their big idea off the ground,” says Minister
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell is encouraging Australians to support indigenous businesses, as the nation celebrates NAIDOC Week 2020. “The indigenous business sector is one of the fastest growing in Australia,” Ms Carnell says. “Supply Nation data shows the number of indigenous
Victorian startups have secured contracts to the combined value of $500,000 with the Victorian Government to develop technology solutions in the areas of workplace safety, transport and education. “Connecting our local startups to government procurement opportunities is one of the most logical and impactful ways
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