Small business
Better late than never? The ‘contagion effect’ crippling small businesses
Small businesses employ 5.4 million people and generate a third of Australia’s GDP, but late payments from bigger firms are putting many under financial strain.
- Cindy Yin
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Small business in ‘recession’ as public service thrives
The Coalition claims Australia is adding a public servant for every small business lost. Labor says that’s misleading.
- Millie Muroi
‘To keep the dream alive, you have to be creative’: Restaurant roommates are surviving (and thriving)
Several Melbourne hospitality ventures are splitting rent and utilities to reduce costs, build community and reach out to new customers.
- Dani Valent
End of an era as Elizabeth’s Bookshop retreats from Perth CBD
Its dark green-and-white decor has been an institution in Perth city for more than 30 years. But as foot traffic falls, the local landmark has made its choice.
- Emma Young
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- Liberal Party
Dutton pledges tax breaks, as Mundine camp declares ‘war’ over failed Liberal preselection
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will promise tax offsets for business lunches in his first commitment of the election year, but he faces internal party instability.
- Paul Sakkal
Charge $7 for a coffee? Some stressed-out cafe owners would rather shut down
Stuck between soaring business costs and reduced consumer spending, cafe owners are in a “Mexican stand-off”, says Pablo & Rusty’s CEO.
- Jessica Yun
Cash will remain king in the supermarket – but not at the bottle-o
The government is mandating cash for essential services across the country. Supermarkets and petrol stations are in – but bottle shops and cafes are out.
- Shane Wright
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- Perth
The Perth suburbs where small businesses are struggling (and where they thrive in WA)
Small businesses in regional WA suburbs are thriving, whilst those closer to Perth are struggling to operate longer than a year. Here’s why.
- Holly Thompson
Hot to trot: The Christmas tour lighting up faces in Melbourne’s south-east
Nightly horse and carriage tours, which wind through the streets of Pakenham, have been popular in the lead-up to Christmas for several years.
- Carolyn Webb
Beloved Perth high street to get a new vibe this Christmas
After Oxford Street Books closed, one of Perth’s premier high streets has lacked that certain something. But a new “heart of the high street” is on its way.
- Emma Young
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