Inside Small Business

05/06/2026

Dog trainer Chris Loverseed suffered a mental health crisis in 2020. Determined to clear his mind, he looked for a hobby and learnt leathercraft as part of his recovery. His dexterity and acumen led to to him founding PK9 Gear, luxury handcrafted leather dog collars and leads.

Read more on Inside Small Business: https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/latest-news/qa-collaring-mental-health-leads-to-a-thriving-business-for-dog-trainer?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-06-05

05/06/2026

Consumers are pulling back on discretionary purchases as cost-of-living pressures continue to squeeze their budgets, according to insolvency and business rescue firm Jirsch Sutherland.

Consumers are pulling back on discretionary purchases as cost-of-living pressures continue to squeeze their budgets, according to insolvency and business rescue firm Jirsch Sutherland.

04/06/2026

Minimum and award wages in Australia are set to rise by 4.75 per cent from July, following a decision by the Fair Work Commission.

Minimum and award wages in Australia are set to rise by 4.75 per cent from July, following a decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

04/06/2026

Some of the best businesses start with someone just solving their own problem.

That's Lydia Jordane's story.

She came to Australia at 14. No English. No plan. Six years later she was making wax on the kitchen stove because she wanted smooth legs.

And that was the start of LYCON Cosmetics Professional — a Brisbane-made product that now ships to 80 countries.

Read Lydia's full story on Inside Small Business: https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/latest-news/from-garden-shed-to-the-world-how-a-migrant-entrepreneur-leads-the-way?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-06-04

02/06/2026

NAB and Indigenous Business Australia have launched a corporate guarantee scheme aimed at increasing access to finance for First Nations businesses.

NAB and IBA have launched a corporate guarantee scheme aimed at increasing access to finance for First Nations businesses.

02/06/2026

Ann-Maree launched the Amaree Collection in Sydney in 2024. All the products are made in-house in Australia USING International Fragrance Association (IFRA)-approved fragrance oils and carefully selected ingredients. The formulas are phthalate-free, paraben-free, vegan-friendly and safe to use around pets and in the home. Each product is blended, filled, finished, and packaged by hand, with real dried flowers individually placed into every bottle.

Read her story: https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/latest-news/a-love-of-flowers-sees-business-bloom-for-kickboxer-turned-entrepreneur?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-06-02

01/06/2026

Ten years. So many leaders. Countless stories worth telling. 🙌

We're thrilled to open nominations for the 2026 Inside Small Business Top 50 Small Business Leaders — and this milestone edition means more to us than ever. For a decade, we've had the privilege of shining a light on the brilliant, resilient, and innovative small business owners who are the heartbeat of the Australian economy.

This year, we want to hear from you. Nominate someone you admire, or back yourself — you've earned it. Let's make our tenth the best one yet! 👇

Visit this link to make your nomination today: https://top50.insidesmallbusiness.com.au/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-06-01

You can make nominations for the 2026 Top 50 Small Business Leaders until 14 June.

01/06/2026

The Government’s rushed introduction of the tax reform bill has sparked serious concerns, as many measures did not go through any public consultation, according to the The Tax Institute.

The Government’s rushed introduction of the tax reform bill has sparked serious concerns, as many measures did not go through any public consultation, according to the Tax Institute.

29/05/2026

Shelby Smith is the founder and CEO of Luna Designs Studio, a Perth-based wedding filmmaking business. Starting out as a filmmaker in 2023, Shelby has completed 11 destination weddings and over 80 weddings in Perth. She also works to support other wedding vendors with their social media strategies.

Read her story: https://insidesmallbusiness.com.au/latest-news/qa-a-multi-generational-approach-to-capturing-the-big-day-for-posterity?utm_source=social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=2026-05-29

29/05/2026

The latest Emotional Tax Return report finds 38 per cent of SME owners describe their current stress levels as very or extremely severe, with 31 per cent considering giving up their business due to stress.

One in three small business owners in Australia has considered closing down due to stress, according to new research commissioned by Xero.