Matthew Elmas
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Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Carnell slams supply chain finance schemes as exposé reveals Rio Tinto, Telstra pushed "dynamic discounting" on SMEs
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has issued a warning to big businesses squeezing SME margins by pushing supply chain financing arrangements onto them. → Read More
Controversial 'no-surcharge' rule missing as Afterpay, Zip commit to self-imposed consumer crackdown
Buy-now-pay-later giants Afterpay and Zip have signed onto a new industry code of conduct to improve consumer protections... but merchants have missed out. → Read More
UberEats, Deliveroo to fly in 2020 as boomers jump on the meal delivery gravy train
Meal delivery giants like UberEats are in for another bumper year in Australia, despite widespread concerns about how they are affecting the restaurant industry. → Read More
Jeanswest to shutter 37 stores as hundreds of workers face redundancy
Denim retailer Jeanswest will close 37 stores as administrators for the collapsed business look to steady the ship for a possible sale. → Read More
Kaufland abandons Australia: A timeline of Schwarz Group's $500 million blunder
Kaufland has abandoned Australia, leaving 200 jobs and 20-plus construction sites in the lurch after being welcomed with open arms by politicians. → Read More
Amazon launches Uber-esque delivery service in Australia, amid safety and pay criticism in the US
Amazon Australia has launched its delivery service Amazon Flex, amid criticism about the service in the United States and elsewhere. → Read More
How the brothers behind MAISON de Sabré created a $10 million dollar retail business to pay their uni fees
Personalised accessories e-commerce retailer MAISON de Sabré has made millions cashing in on Instagram and pursuing global growth. → Read More
Australia Day 2020: State-by-state trading hours and penalty rates
Australia Day 2020 public holiday trading hours and penalty rates explained, state by state, for all businesses looking to open. → Read More
"Treading water": Crumbling confidence to weigh on Australian economy
The Australian economy will muddle through a slow down in 2020 as poor confidence and environmental factors weigh on performance, Deloitte economists say. → Read More
Morrison unveils $50,000 grants for bushfire-hit SMEs as "useless" loans come under fire
Bushfire-hit SMEs will be eligible for thousands of dollars in Commonwealth support under an assistance package announced today — but not everyone is happy. → Read More
Six things to do now to make tax time 2020 a little less taxing
It's a new decade, but tax never stops. SMEs looking to get on the front foot with their obligations this year should check out these tax tips. → Read More
National retailer Jeanswest collapses into administration
National retail chain Jeanswest has collapsed into voluntary administration, throwing the jobs of 988 people into the air just two weeks into the new year. → Read More
Worker sacked over positive drug test wins reinstatement after FWC slams "illogical" no-tolerance policy
Sydney Trains' "zero tolerance" drug policy has been slammed as illogical by the FWC, which has overturned the sacking of a train attendant. → Read More
Small business makes case for cash injection in "historic" roundtable with Prime Minister
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has promised additional Commownealth support for small businesses affected by bushfire as soon as next week. → Read More
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern thrusts Aussie small businesses into limelight during family holiday
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made a point of spruiking Aussie small businesses during her family holiday in Southeast Queensland. → Read More
Curious Planet to shut 63 stores as 2020 claims hundreds of retail scalps
Curious Planet will close all its retail stores by the end of March unless a last-minute buyer emerges. → Read More
Unfair smoko-breaks? Business offers workers extra leave for ditching fags
UK-based KCJ Training Solutions has made headlines after deciding to offer workers extra leave if they stop taking smoko-breaks. → Read More
EB Games to shutter 19 stores as digital competition bites
EB Games has announced it will close 19 unprofitable locations as digital competition bites the veteran specialty retailer. → Read More
Bushfire charity scammers are trying to cash in on generosity, ACCC warns
Bushfire charity scams have popped up as fraudsters attempt to take advantage of Australians' generosity, the ACCC has warned. → Read More
This bushfire support platform allows you to shout someone a coffee, and help small businesses keep their doors open
The Australian community is rallying behind independent businesses facing an uncertain future after bushfires destroyed the peak summer trading period. → Read More