Business

Over 80% of SME owners have made costly mistakes: Xero

Small business owners admitted to pivotal errors they made when starting and what they wish they did differently,...

19 July 2023 • By Josh Needs

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Business

Most employers support four-day week, with SMEs leading the way

More than one-third expect the change in the next five years with flexibility a top priority for staff, according to...

20 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Companies

XPECT Enterprise Cloud Platform for SMEs

12 April 2023 • By Ivi tiongson

Business

Potential downturn ‘could be fatal for one-third of SMEs’

A recession could be a knockout blow for businesses rebounding from the pandemic, says a research firm.

11 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Fraudulent SME business insurer sentenced to nearly three years in jail

The dishonest actor obtained almost $100,000 by providing invalid insurance to small businesses.

04 April 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

How SMEs can protect and survive through volatile times

A trio of steps that can make all the difference to businesses when money gets tight.

31 March 2023 • By Cynthia De Vera

Business

ASBFEO launches inquiry into Commonwealth tendering and SMEs

The review will identify the effectiveness of AusTender and the ability of small businesses to compete for government...

30 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

SMEs battle unique combination of inflation, labour drought

Despite resilience during the pandemic, a COSBOA report says small businesses risk being dragged back down by...

29 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

SMEs must pass on costs to survive: HLB Mann Judd

Smaller firms with a greater reliance on funding will be impacted the most by rising rates and the shifting economic...

24 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

SMEs ‘must lift game on ESG’ as regulations bite big end of town

With incoming international regulations and national mandatory reporting, firms will need to throttle emissions...

16 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

ACCC sweep uncovers dubious green claims by one in two businesses

An online review by the regulator finds many fail to make “legitimate changes to practices and procedures”.

03 March 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Government must fund domestic violence leave for SMEs: COSBOA

The council also calls for the regulation of BNPL products, insurance reform and the restoration of instant asset...

17 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Faster payments for SMEs spur Stripe, Xero partnership

Expanded integration aims to help small businesses manage cash flow as costs rise.

09 February 2023 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Cyber watchdogs ‘in the dark’ about SME hacks

A lack of mandatory reporting for businesses with less than $3 million turnover means Australia knows too little about...

18 January 2023 • By Philip King

Business

Rising energy costs force SMEs to rethink how they operate

Almost all small businesses have seen energy prices rise and are adopting strategies to cope, survey finds.

16 January 2023 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

SMEs plead for help on energy costs, net zero

Small business feels abandoned when it comes to advice on reducing bills and emissions, NSW research shows.

21 December 2022 • By Keeli Cambourne

Business

‘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

Technology

SMEs ‘ready to embrace’ automated document handling

On his first tour to Australia, freshly installed Dext CEO Sabby Gill sees plenty of scope for expansion.

12 December 2022 • By Philip King