2025 Budget vs Coalition Predecessors – A Small Business Perspective
Australia’s 2025 Federal Budget arrives amid political intensity, with over two million small businesses closely observing its implications. This analysis rigorously evaluates Labor’s fiscal strategies against recent Coalition budgets, highlighting macroeconomic outcomes and practical impacts on small enterprises, sole traders, and average Australians.
US Trade Isolation: A Crisis or a Catalyst for Better Business?
What would happen if the world turned its back on the US over aggressive tariffs? While short-term disruption is inevitable, history tells us that economies adapt, often for the better. This article explores how Australia and its small businesses could emerge stronger, discovering higher-quality, competitively priced alternatives while building more resilient supply chains.
Trump series (6): The final word
Governance is more than a balance sheet—nations must prioritise citizens over profit. Trump’s business-first approach to leadership tests the limits of economic pragmatism in a political world.
Trump series (5): Preparing for a Volatile Future
Global markets, political institutions, and economic policies face renewed uncertainty under Trump’s second term. As transactional leadership drives volatility, businesses and governments must brace for an era of instability.
Trump series (4): The Social and Political Landscape: A Deepening Divide
Trump’s second term tests the resilience of U.S. democracy. How deep is America’s political divide from executive overreach to electoral disputes?
Trump series (3): The Diplomatic Tightrope: Global Alliances Under Pressure
Donald Trump’s leadership style prioritises deal-making over diplomacy, power over precedent, and short-term wins over long-term stability. As he re-enters the political stage, his approach threatens to disrupt global markets, international alliances, and institutional trust. Can the world afford another term of unpredictable governance?
Trump series (2): The Economic Gamble: Trump’s Policies and Global Trade
Donald Trump’s economic strategy is built on protectionism, deregulation, and aggressive trade policies. While his approach may boost short-term growth, history warns of inflation, trade wars, and economic instability. Can the U.S. economy sustain another round of economic nationalism?
Trump’s Return: A Transactional Leader in a Complex World
Donald Trump’s leadership style prioritises deal-making over diplomacy, power over precedent, and short-term wins over long-term stability. As he re-enters the political stage, his approach threatens to disrupt global markets, international alliances, and institutional trust. Can the world afford another term of unpredictable governance?
Thriving Amid Trump’s Trade Shifts: A Guide for Aussie SMEs
As President Trump embarks on his second term, Australian small businesses must prepare for shifts in trade dynamics, currency fluctuations, and sector-specific impacts. Understanding these changes is crucial for strategic planning and resilience.
Case Study: Branding Bee Creative
Discover how SBAAS transformed Branding Bee Creative into a structured, growth-oriented photography business. From streamlined operations to data-driven pricing, learn how expert business coaching can drive sustainable success.
The Future Stability of Small Businesses Amidst the Cost of Living Crisis
Small businesses are struggling amidst the cost of living crisis, with insolvencies at record highs and inflation driving up costs. The Labour Government’s budget offers temporary relief but fails to address root issues like high energy costs and rising interest rates. To ensure stability, more comprehensive support is needed. Government policies must balance the needs of workers and small business owners. Long-term solutions are essential for the sustainability of small businesses.
2024-25 Budget: Will Small Businesses Truly Benefit?
The 2024-25 Australian Budget aims to support small businesses with initiatives like a $20,000 instant asset write-off, $3.5 billion in energy bill relief, and $25.3 million to improve payment times. However, the allocated funds per business are minimal, raising questions about their effectiveness. For instance, the digital adoption initiative provides just $6.91 per business annually. More comprehensive and sustained strategies are essential for meaningful support and long-term growth.
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