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Record number of businesses opening and closing in 2020–21

Local Newstime Media - March 16, 2022

The ACT had the highest rate of both new business start-ups and closures / exits, statistical data for the last financial year shows.

YWCA Great Ydeas welcome Serina Bird’s meaningful donation

Local Abbey Halter - February 6, 2022

WCA Canberra know that from little things, big things grow, so they’re thrilled for their Great Ydeas Program with support from Serina Bird.

Supply chain disruptions hit manufacturing, business confidence falls

National AAP - February 1, 2022

Manufacturing has been further hit by supply chain disruptions and staff shortages over the summer months, cutting short the the improvement in the industry after last year's COVID-19 lockdowns.

$1 billion support for NSW business as virus deaths rise

COVID-19 AAP - January 30, 2022

The NSW government has announced a $1 billion support package for businesses hit by the Omicron outbreak as the state records its deadliest day of the pandemic so far.

Canberra businesses need consumer confidence to survive

Local Nicholas Fuller - January 29, 2022

The “shadow lockdown” has meant a difficult start to 2022 for Canberra businesses, and they want the government to restore confidence.

New procurement process will reward ethical suppliers

Local Newstime Media - December 10, 2021

Come February, the ACT Government will introduce a new procurement process to ensure government contracts go to the most ethical suppliers.

JAGA Workspaces work for you

Home & Garden Newstime Media - December 2, 2021

JAGA is a Canberra-born business with a focus on creating perfect workspaces, pulled straight from the future.

Business calls for calm over Omicron

National AAP - November 29, 2021

Business Council of Australia chief executive Jennifer Westacott does not want to see panic or an over-reaction to the latest variant of the coronavirus.

Indigenous consumers still being targeted by Telstra

National AAP - November 25, 2021

Sales practices targeting Indigenous consumers have not improved since Telstra copped a $50 million fine from the Federal Court.

Ease density restrictions, says hospitality industry

Local Newstime Media - November 4, 2021

Hospitality peak bodies want the ACT Government to ease density restrictions, now almost 95 per cent of Canberrans are double-vaccinated.

Three ways to grow and recover your business post-lockdown

Local Newstime Media - November 4, 2021

Digital strategist and founder of Synapse Worldwide, Sam Gupta, has put together a list of three things every small business can do with their online presence to grow in the months ahead.