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‘Stark choice’ faces distressed SMEs: feed family or pay suppliers

Shrinking cash reserves and the impact of inflation mean many small businesses are confronting an impossible dilemma,...

16 December 2022 • By Philip King

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Mental health ‘stigma’ means small business slow to seek help

More than one in four are diagnosed with an issue but almost half believe it counts against them, report finds.

15 December 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

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KPMG nurtures local start-ups to solve post-pandemic problems

The Future Technology Program will strive to support innovative businesses looking to tackle the most pressing...

14 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Grant Thornton to trial 9-day fortnight in March

The current system is broken, CEO says, and a successful pilot would help reduce staff stress and attract recruits.

14 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

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Pessimistic CFOs fret over cyber risks, ESG and economy: Deloitte

Survey finds rising uncertainty and concerns over hacker threats and environmental pressures.

13 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

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‘Identify your most valuable clients – and sack the rest!’

Diversifying, better communication and being unafraid of raising prices are key to lifting profits says a marketing...

13 December 2022 • By Philip King

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Accountants: What to do when your clients divorce

Separations are most likely to occur in the first quarter of the year. A new year means a new life for many people, so...

12 December 2022 • By Hayder Shkara - Justice Family Lawyers

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ATO seizes over 270k illicit cigarettes from Queensland retailers

The action was part of the Tax Office’s crackdown on the $8 billion shadow economy.

12 December 2022 • By Josh Needs