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Lower consumption to drive ‘slower growth across all states’

Economic growth is expected to slow right across Australia in 2023–24 with the rebound from COVID-19 “now firmly in...

04 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Government contracts ‘in crowd’ keeps small business in dark

Small business is struggling to benefit from changes to procurement rules, says ASBFEO.

02 August 2023 • By Philip King

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RBA weighs uncertainty in rate decision

Further tightening may be required, the bank says, but higher interest rates are working.

01 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Falling inflation, retail trades point to August rate pause

A pause on rates for August is looking likely with quarterly inflation and retail trade on a downwards trajectory,...

01 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Digital and construction disputes push ASBFEO past milestone

In seven years of operation, the ombudsman has helped more than 40,000 small businesses.

01 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Dmca advisory acquires Willoughbys Financial as founders plan for retirement

The merger will help the Adelaide-based firm expand its personal approach to business advisory services.

01 August 2023 • By Philip King

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Financial hardship levels above average, survey reveals

Four in 10 Australians experienced some form of financial hardship in the second quarter, according to recent data.

31 July 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Why it pays to rely on professional indemnity insurance

Whether it’s mandatory or not, it’s cost effective sense to get cover.

28 July 2023 • By Simon Pascoe