A round up of the businesses we visited for judging in Queensland last week.

Starting with little more than talent, determination and family support, Robert Zahabi built an internationally respected restoration business whose award-winning creations command worldwide attention and premium prices, as Allan Edwards discovered.

IAG research shows Australian SMEs are cutting margins, delaying maintenance and postponing investment as rising costs and operational risks place businesses under increasing pressure.

SME owners are being urged to tackle mounting tax debts early as tougher ATO enforcement increases.

The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) says the recent Telstra outage is a timely reminder that reliable telecommunications are essential infrastructure for small business across the country.

Chinese automotive giant Chery is increasing its focus on local engineering, testing vehicles specifically for Australia’s challenging roads, climate and customer expectations.

Insurance giant announces strategic collaboration with global commerce platform WEX to support Australian small businesses.

Footballers and netballers will wear blue armbands to promote safer driving and remember road victims.

The new dealership provides customers with access to Zeekr’s growing premium EV range, including the award-winning Zeekr 7X, the spacious Zeekr 009 MPV and the new Zeekr X.

Peak motoring body calls for stronger protections for small automotive businesses against unfair trading practices.

New partnership with Covestro highlights growing role of advanced polymers in improving EV manufacturing and safety.

We find out about 3M's new products and comprehensive suits of repair tools that are all about productivity in the latest podcast.

A peek into the latest magazine issue.

A quick round up of the shops we visited last week in Sydney.

MTA Queensland welcomes crackdown on illegal e-mobility devices to improve community safety.

BestBrokers analysis shows Tesla remains far more profitable per employee despite BYD's rapid expansion across Australia and overseas EV markets.