Australia Small Businesses Caught in US-China Trade War

Australia Small Businesses Caught in US-China Trade War

The New US De Minimis Rule Explained The US “de minimis” rule has now been suspended. This rule previously allowed goods under $800 to enter duty-free. From August 29, this exemption no longer applies. All parcels now face a tariff upon entry. This change is a major shift in trade policy. It targets all commercial…

UK Small Business Plan Business Leaders Back New Strategy

UK Small Business Plan: Business Leaders Back New Strategy

UK Government Unveils Comprehensive Small Business Plan The UK government has launched its new Small Business Plan, a comprehensive support package designed to empower small businesses across the nation. This ambitious initiative has garnered widespread endorsement from leading figures across various business representative organisations, as well as from both small and large enterprises. The plan…

Apple’s AI Miss, Microsoft’s Teams Upgrade, and the Small Business AI Shift This Week in Tech

Apple’s AI Miss, Microsoft’s Teams Upgrade, and the Small Business AI Shift: This Week in Tech

From underwhelming AI unveilings by one of tech’s biggest players to meaningful product upgrades and a clear shift in small business sentiment, this week’s business technology news shows a market in motion where AI is both a challenge and an opportunity. Here’s what you need to know. Apple’s AI Ambitions Fall Flat at WWDC Apple’s…

Coalition Start-Up Incentives Promise Tax Offsets While Labor Commits to Protect Penalty Rates

Coalition Start-Up Incentives Promise Tax Offsets While Labor Commits to Protect Penalty Rates

As the Coalition and Labor craft policies designed to enhance support for small businesses and workers within the two parties, the Australian political arena is becoming busier with economic commitments. The Coalition aims to increase the small business count by 350,000 within four years, while Labor promises not to allow employers to decrease penalty rates…