Warm welcome from sunny Queensland shops

Heather Loewenthal chosen as Independent Chair of the General Insurance Code Governance Committee.

Starting with little more than talent, determination and family support, Robert Zahabi built an internationally respected restoration business whose award-winning creations command worldwide attention and premium prices, as Allan Edwards discovered.

IAG research shows Australian SMEs are cutting margins, delaying maintenance and postponing investment as rising costs and operational risks place businesses under increasing pressure.

SME owners are being urged to tackle mounting tax debts early as tougher ATO enforcement increases.

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) says the recent Telstra outage is a timely reminder that reliable telecommunications are essential infrastructure for small business across the country.

Chinese automotive giant Chery is increasing its focus on local engineering, testing vehicles specifically for Australia’s challenging roads, climate and customer expectations.