I was disappointed to read that the government has this week extended the rebate to TV networks, reportedly adding $275 million to the aid they will receive over three years. Seriously!
The power of the TV networks is amazing in being able to tap into such river of gold. What does a small business have to do to get in on this government funded gravy train?
The TV networks get a bag of cash yet small businesses like newsagents,dealing with consolidation and structural change, receive nothing.
I’m not suggesting small business newsagents and other independent retailers need a hand out. No, I would prefer to see good public policy supporting nurturing small business success, policy delivered without politicians thinking about what might be in such a move for them. I suspect this is a bit much to ask given the politicians, on all sides, we have.
It maybe easier to throw money at it than try and fix it, I am not to sure really but I would also like State & Fedreal Governments to look at the many issues small business faces which included Policy-
Rental – All Facets including Long Processes such as Tenancy disputes which must be streamlined.
Employee Rostering.
and as previously noted in other posts.
Not all Industries are the same, the retail industry from a small business point of view requires a lot of hardwork done including putting noses out of Joint ie: Banks & Lessors, I believe Policy is a good starting point and also scrub the word beauracracy from the dictionary, we would be a very efficient industry if that was done also.