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Red tape: the handbrake on small business productivity, competitiveness

The ACCI is taking it one step further in its fight against red tape with a report detailing the path forward to...

10 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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How accountants can respond to higher interest rates

The new spike in the cash rate has reinforced the need for accounting professionals to review their mortgage positions.

09 February 2026 • By Jerome Doraisamy

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The ‘beating heart’ of enterprise: Why sole traders need better recognition

As Australia’s sole traders continue to grow, quietly shaping the economy, small business advocates are urging the...

06 February 2026 • By Grace Robbie

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Prospa hits $5bn funding milestone

From humble beginnings 13 years ago, Prospa has now surpassed over $5 billion in SME funding across ANZ.

06 February 2026 • By Amelia McNamara

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‘Billion-dollar blow’: Cash rate hike set to send small businesses scrambling

The Reserve Bank has increased the interest rate for the first time in two years, a move widely anticipated by...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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Aussie SMEs desperate for payroll tax reform, relief

Small business advocacy bodies are using the pre-budget submission period to advocate for small businesses weathering...

04 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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RBA unveils February rate decision

Following speculation on whether the RBA will decide to hold or hike the interest rate this month, Accounting Home...

03 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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‘Looking like a rough start’: SMEs set to feel the pinch as CPI spikes

Following last week’s spike in December inflation data, economists are warning small businesses to brace themselves to...

02 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson