The Coffee Commune is committed to giving the hospitality industry a voice that can be heard at all levels of government. We are determined to stand up against policy that places barriers in the way of small business, and to fight on behalf of the industry to remain viable and profitable.
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Small Business Group Formed
The numbers are sobering: 20,000 small businesses close annually, and only 62% survive past year three. That’s not just statistics – it’s real people and communities losing their foundation. We know how hard it is to run a small business. The complex regulations, inconsistent definitions (170 different ways government defines “small business”!), and barriers to...
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Two alarming statistics for small business owners.
A recent report by the Australian Small Business & Family Enterprise Ombudsman acknowledged the debt owed by all of us to small and family run businesses. The report which can be accessed via...
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Member Spotlight – Jham Bar
For Anthony, the founder of Jham Bar, the path to becoming a staple in regional Queensland’s coffee scene began with an unconventional fusion. Twenty years ago, while operating music stores, he...
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ABC Radio – Impact of RBA’s Proposal to Ban Surcharges
Today, Phillip Di Bella, founder of The Coffee Commune, responded critically to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s proposal to ban debit and credit card surcharges – a move that protects the...
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A Voice for Small Business: Phillip Di Bella Joins Ministerial Reference Group
We’re excited to share that Phillip Di Bella , founder and Managing Director of the Coffee Commune, has been appointed to the inaugural Queensland Small and Family Business Ministerial...
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Strengthening Small Business: A Call for Policy Reform
Small businesses are the backbone of Australia’s economy, yet outdated industrial relations (IR) and human resources (HR) policies are making it harder than ever for them to thrive. From rising...
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Phillip Di Bella Welcomes $20,000 Small Business Tax Deduction Proposal
Phillip Di Bella, Owner and Managing Director of The Coffee Commune, has welcomed the announcement by Mr. Peter Dutton that the coalition will introduce a $20,000 tax deduction for small businesses...
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