Small business finally has a national profile, but will it have the power?

By Tim Mazzarol, University of Western Australia

Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s decision to appoint a Federal Small Business Commissioner is a welcome move that signals an increasing interest in small business. But what exactly should a new commissioner…

23 January 2012

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The secret to running a successful small firm? Mind your own business

By Martie-Louise Verreynne

Why do some small firms survive and prosper, while others don’t? When you put this question to a business consultant, academic or even an experienced business person, their biases show immediately. The…

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15 November 2012

Small business gets flexible to retain quality workers

By Megan Clement, The Conversation

Small businesses that invest in paid parental leave and other work-life balance programs are more likely to retain quality…

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22 August 2011

Rebates help small businesses to embrace green behaviour

Swinburne University of Technology

Australian governments should extend rebates and other incentives available to big business to encourage environmentally…

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Small business finally has a national profile, but will it have the power?

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Small business gets flexible to retain quality workers

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Rebates help small businesses to embrace green behaviour

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