Technology

Technology critical to resolving business pressures, accountants told

Small business owners need to place their trust in technology to help relieve the pressures from the current economic...

17 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

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COSBOA pushes for targeted SME policies ahead of election

The current state and vital role of Australian SMEs has been explored in the newly launched report by the Council of...

10 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government announces further SME cyber support

The Albanese government has announced a successful provider for a new small business cyber resilience service valued...

09 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Competition policy must consider SMEs, says NSW small business commissioner

Competition and outcomes need to be improved for small businesses and consumers through regulation and digital...

04 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs to slash spending on cyber security despite risks: Business NSW

Tough economic conditions are forcing SMEs to cut spending on cyber security despite an increased risk of cyber crime,...

03 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs urged to remain vigilant against cyber crime

Small businesses need to be wary of cyber crime to avoid losing crucial profits in the current economic climate, SME...

02 October 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs ‘complacent’ with bank fees, data reveals

SMEs are being slapped with hidden bank fee expenses potentially costing them thousands, new research from Money...

27 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ASBFEO calls for national recognition of family-owned SMEs

The small business advocate encourages all Australians to acknowledge and celebrate National Family Business Day to...

18 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs looking to increase asset investment, CBA data reveals

Small businesses are planning to increase their asset investment and operations despite a slower economy, according to...

18 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Privacy law education and awareness crucial for SMEs: COSBOA

The SME advocate has welcomed the government’s move to not rush new onerous privacy obligations for small businesses...

13 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

ACCI report reveals AI adoption will push SMEs to ‘thrive’

Research by the business advocate has revealed SME owners could harness a wider scope of opportunities through AI...

11 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Mental health of SME owners in rapid decline, research reveals

Australian SME owners are feeling the pressure and are overwhelmed trying to navigate the current challenges of the...

09 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs don’t need to ‘tough it out on their own’, says joint bodies

Peak industry associations have banded together to help struggling small businesses repay debt on time with the...

05 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Renewable energy scheme has left SMEs fighting for compensation: NSWSBC

Small renewable energy businesses have been left ‘out of pocket’ for completed work due to the ‘Small-scale Renewable...

04 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME owners ‘fearful’ about not being paid, says ASBFEO

Australian small-business owners are becoming increasingly concerned about missed payments from other businesses...

03 September 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

SMEs at risk of cyber crime, MYOB data reveals

Data from the business management platform has revealed most Australian SMEs have experienced a cyber attack or cyber...

30 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

COSBOA program to address SME knowledge gaps with major IR changes

The advocacy group has launched the ‘Small Business Peak Program’ to help SMEs navigate the impacts the new industrial...

27 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ABA calls for extension of SME loan exemption

The professional body has urged Treasury to extend the small-business responsible lending obligations exemption to...

21 August 2024 • By Imogen Wilson