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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The Future for Independent Cafes in Australia
A special study – The Challenges facing Small Business – commissioned by the Coffee Commune, reveals the bottom line for business failure is not the about red tape and compliance or operational costs. The real reason lies in the discovery that too many business owners don’t have the skills or experience to create enough customers....
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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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GRANTS AND IMPORTANT LINKS Grants Westfield Local Heroes Help your Business! Did you know that Council provides free information for businesses to understand their location and who their customers...
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Working Holiday Visa Changes 2024
From 1 January 2024 there have been some holiday visa exemptions, specifically for Hospitality and Tourism businesses anywhere in Australia. This is something the Coffee Commune has been advocating...
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All Food Venues: FOOD SAFETY STANDARD AFFECTING YOUR BUSINESS
Just when you thought Christmas was getting easier… New food safety requirements being introduced by FSANZ are required to be in place by 8 December of this year. If you haven’t already checked...
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The Coffee Commune 10 Point Policy Plan
10 changes we should demand Government consider URGENTLY to empower small business. Small business owners are facing enormous challenges to stay in business! 98% of all business in Australia is...
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Why do half of small businesses fail within 5 years?
The Coffee Commune has commissioned a review into the types of business practices that separate successful small businesses from those that aren’t. One of the frightening statistics about small...
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