Small businesses spooked after State Election: Pulse Survey
**Download the CCIQ Suncorp Pulse Survey for the March Quarter 2018 here[https://bit.ly/2rYniKz]* *Queensland business confidence has taken a hit ahead of the State Budget to be delivered next month. * * Read more.
Business Essentials 2 - Improving profits and Cash flow
In our first article, ‘Getting to know your Business Fundamentals’ (HYPERLINK), we explore the key measures to help you get a better grip on your numbers and leverage them to improve business performance. In the second article of our Business Fundamentals Series, we will explore methods to improve profits and cash flow to help you reach your organisational goals. Read more.
Record penalty against Townsville café operator over failure to pay compensation
A record penalty has been imposed against the former operator of a café at Townsville in regional Queensland, for ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee who was unfairly dismissed. Read more.
Key themes driving global currency markets
With August 2017 marking the 10-year anniversary since the GFC which devastated the global currency market, the outlook for global currency rates in 2018 is strong. Read more.
The five millionth Queenslander, explained
The second sitting week of May has started with a bang, as the government spruiks Queensland’s population boom with the Premier noting the ‘five millionth Queenslander’ will be born today. Read more.
Jail term for small business owner in Fair Work Ombudsman’s first contempt of court case
A Northern Queensland business operator has been jailed – and then released pending the outcome of his appeal – as a result of the Fair Work Ombudsman’s first contempt-of-court action. Read more.
Business Essentials 1 - Get to know your Business Fundamentals
We know running a business is tough. It can sometimes be difficult to look where you’re going, rather than where you’ve come from. However, it’s important to make time to learn where your business is heading, and how you’re going to get there.
This article will provide you with an outline of the fundamentals you need to know to monitor and improve your business performance. Read more.
In numbers: Budget 2018-19
The budget balance for the current financial year is estimated to reach a deficit of 18.2 billion (1.0% of GDP). Read more.
Queensland is in a Manufacturing Sweet Spot
Queensland’s status as a manufacturing hub has been confirmed by the recently released Manufacturing in Queensland report by the Queensland Productivity Commission (QPC) and again highlights the state’s diversity, comparative advantages and delivery of products. Read more.
What small businesses need to prosper: CCIQ commentary on the 2018-19 Federal Budget
What can we expect from Treasurer Scott Morrison’s last budget before a likely election? Read more.