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ESBWA is the only independent organisation advocating for entrepreneurial and small business women across Australia. Learn about our latest submissions, research and media.

In the Media

In the Media
The Project – The government’s plan to scrap card surcharges

ESBWA Founder & CEO Amanda Rose appeared on The Project to discuss the government’s proposal to eliminate card surcharges and its potential impact on small businesses.

She emphasised that transaction costs will still need to be covered, and placing this additional burden on small businesses could lead many into financial hardship. The government should consider incentivising cash payments, particularly for smaller transactions, as a measure that would benefit both small businesses and consumers.

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SmartCompany – The copycat craze is putting small artists and designers out of business

More artists and designers than ever are being pushed to the brink by ruthless operators. While small businesses bear all the risk of bringing their ideas to fruition, doing the hard work of marketing and selling them, opportunistic retailers are all too happy to snatch the profits out of their hands.

We need to protect Australian small business owners or they will eventually die off.

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The Canberra Times – Australia's small business owners need more support

Many of Australia's small business owners are currently locked in a battle with their mental health.

An article written by ESBWA CEO Amanda Rose, published in The Canberra Times, brought to light the silent struggles of small business owners.

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SmartCompany – Could the four-day work week do more harm than good for Australian small businesses?

ESBWA CEO, Amanda Rose, in her opinion piece on SmartCompany, highlighted the concerns of small business owners and called on decision-makers to carefully consider the full implications that such a work model could bring.

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The Australian Financial Review – 'We're not starting at zero. Women start at minus 1000'

ESBWA CEO, Amanda Rose, has been featured in The Australian Financial Review, commenting on the 10-year plan developed by the Business Council of Australia for female entrepreneurs to get access to government-backed venture capital.

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