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Unemployment climbs for second month, KPMG sheds staff

Slowdown in consulting work hits big four firm as jobless rate accelerates.

17 February 2023 • By Philip King, Josh Needs

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Most bosses plan to mandate more office days for staff

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16 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Trade receivables plunge to record low: CreditorWatch

The agency’s business index for January shows key data going in a negative direction.

16 February 2023 • By Philip King

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Construction companies account for 30% of insolvencies

Labour shortages, supply chain issues and weather all took their toll, BDO survey finds.

16 February 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

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QuickBooks Roadshow is back with 12 new locations (+ virtual) in March 2023!

Learn how to save time and improve your bookkeeping, BAS and Tax workflows with the QuickBooks suite of products.

15 February 2023 • By Intuit QuickBooks

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$1,000-a-month average mortgage increase ‘too much for many’

One in eight missed a payment in the past six months and stress levels are rising, survey finds.

15 February 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

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Consumer confidence plunges to recession levels

Family finances looks especially bleak for mortgage holders, the Westpac-Melbourne Institute February survey shows.

14 February 2023 • By Philip King

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Insolvency must accept overlap of small business, personal finance

Reform essential in the wake of the current review, says Bruce Billson of ASBFEO.

14 February 2023 • By Philip King