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

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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

Technology

Aussie firm aims accounting software at fast growing SMEs

Cibis says its latest accounting software, Xpect, will be a feasible option for businesses that cannot justify a...

08 December 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

ASIC’s ‘outdated funding model penalises compliant SMEs’

Fines as a result of enforcement action should be used to cover ASIC’s expenses, says CPA Australia.

24 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

BzTrack launches B2C invoicing software for SMEs

One Adelaide company has developed a single sign-on platform aimed at helping small businesses tackle billing...

14 November 2022 • By Keonia Swift

Regulation

Excessive ATO assessment? Know your rights to object

As more resources are directed at compliance, tax disputes are likely to rise and the burden of proof is on the...

11 November 2022 • By Jeremy Makowski

Regulation

Ban, penalties for unfair contracts ‘essential for SMEs’

Changes to contract and consumer law are overdue safeguards against unfair companies, says ACCC

03 November 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Cyber attacks ‘will be fatal for some SMEs’

High-risk organisations should be hit with tougher penalties, CPA Australia says, while small businesses need help to...

18 October 2022 • By Philip King