Helping small businesses grow by going digital

The Turnbull Government today announced funding of $18 million towards a new Australia-wide program helping family and small businesses build their digital capability. Minister for Small and Family Business, the Workplace and Deregulation Craig Laundy said businesses would have access to high-quality advice from proven providers for a minimal fee. “The Australian Government is investing…

Labor and Hardman’s campaign fail

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP has called out Labor Senator Murray Watt and Forde’s Labor candidate Des Hardman’s campaign fail following claims the Gold Coast Bulletin the Turnbull Government’s business tax cuts fail to support small business. “How quickly Senator Watt and Mr Hardman forget the Turnbull Coalition Government has already delivered…

Please, shop local this Christmas

In the lead-up to Christmas Day, Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen has urged the community to back small business and shop local. “The holiday season is when many small businesses work their hardest and employ more locals to meet the demands of the Christmas retail trade period,” Mr van Manen said. “It is…

Forde urged to boost online security

Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen is encouraging everyone in Forde to take steps to protect their own online safety as part of Stay Smart Online Week. Stay Smart Online Week, which runs from 9-13 October, is a national awareness raising initiative encouraging Australians to be more proactive about their cyber security. Mr van…

Instant asset write-off extension one step closer

An extension to the popular instant asset write-off programme is one step closer thanks to a Bill introduced to Parliament this week, Small Business Minister Michael McCormack says. “Across Australia I heard from hundreds of small business people how helpful the $20,000 instant asset write-off programme is to help businesses grow, pursue new ideas and hire…

Small Business Roadshow heading to Forde

A nationwide small business roadshow will be stopping in Forde on May 16 to offer local small business owners the opportunity to find out how they can take advantage of the Federal Government’s support. Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said the Government was on a nationwide roadshow to listen to small business’…