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Skye Cappuccio, CEO of the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia, said the touted changes fall short of necessary tax reform. The post COSBOA says budget tax rumours still miss what small businesses need appeared first on SmartCompany.

Treasury says Australia’s current super rules may discourage investment in startups and VC ahead of the 2026 federal budget. The post Budget 2026: Treasury warns super rules may discourage startup investment appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Northern Territory’s 2026 budget delivered a surplus and major infrastructure spending, but offered limited support for small businesses. The post NT budget 2026 offers little for small business and startups appeared first on SmartCompany.

NSW Industry Minister Anoulack Chanthivong and Shadow Minister for Science & Technology Jacqui Munro are at loggerheads over the closure. The post Fishburners collapse sparks new political fight over NSW startup support appeared first on Smart...

WA’s 2026 budget delivers a $100 fuel payment and small business grants, but offers no payroll tax relief despite a billion-dollar surplus. The post WA budget 2026: Small businesses miss out despite $2.4 billion surplus appeared first on SmartComp...

PR can help startups raise capital by building credibility and shaping investor perception. Here are some helpful tips. The post PR: The most overlooked startup fundraising tool founders ignore appeared first on SmartCompany.

OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT ads with self-serve campaign tools, CPC bidding and conversion tracking, pushing the platform closer to a Google Ads-style ecosystem. The post OpenAI expands ChatGPT ads as platform moves closer to Google Ads appeared f...

The administration spells an uncertain future for the not-for-profit, which evolved from a single hub in Ultimo to a community spanning over 35,000 entrepreneurs. The post Fishburners enters administration in major blow to Australian startup scene...

Startups warn proposed CGT changes could undermine the federal budget’s innovation agenda, despite an expected boost to the R&D tax incentive. The post Budget 2026: R&D tax incentive boost tipped as startups fear CGT overhaul appeared firs...

A loss carry-back scheme allows incorporated businesses to 'carry back' losses from the current financial year against previously taxed profits. The post Budget 2026: Covid-era loss carry-back scheme on the table for businesses appeared first on S...

The native botanicals used across the Bunji range, including saltbush and bush rosemary, are sourced directly from Indigenous growers and communities. The post Bunji Native Superfoods finds the “right home” for its dog treats in Ritchies supermark...

Entrepreneur Kate Toon shares how to drive consistent sales without paid ads by focusing on four key things. The post How to make sales without spending a cent on ads appeared first on SmartCompany.

In an increasingly unpredictable global environment, Australian exporters can continue to succeed if they adapt, diversify and go where the opportunities arise. The post “You don’t need to take on the world alone”: Five truths Australia’s next gen...

Here is a taste of what Australian businesses can expect in a budget that the government says will be its “most responsible” yet. The post The 2026 federal budget for Australian businesses: What we know so far appeared first on SmartCompany.

Tuesday's interest rate hike is likely to heap more pressure on small businesses already struggling with surging costs and fuel price shocks, say entrepreneurs and business advocates. The post Small businesses “basically getting broken” as interes...

Heidi Health CEO Dr Thomas Kelly warns healthcare AI tools can “degrade” under pressure as regulation struggles to keep pace with clinical AI. The post Neural Notes: Heidi Health CEO warns healthcare AI can ‘degrade’ under pressure appeared first ...

Australia’s tech ambitions won’t be realised by copying Silicon Valley’s locations, but by adopting its culture of risk-taking, speed and first-principles thinking. The post The real reason Australia can’t replicate Silicon Valley appeared first o...

LaunchVic is set to merge with state-run investment fund, Breakthrough Victoria. The post LaunchVic successor a literal footnote in Victorian state budget appeared first on SmartCompany.

The Reserve Bank's monetary policy board voted in a split 8-1 decision to raise the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent. The post RBA hikes interest rates to 4.35% in third straight rate rise appeared first on SmartCompany.

Victoria’s 2026-27 budget includes new small business support, AI funding and LaunchVic news. Here’s what it means for SMEs and startups. The post Victoria budget 2026: What’s in it for small business appeared first on SmartCompany.