Business

SME sector running hot and cold, survey finds

The outlook of businesses in Western Australia contrasts sharply with those in Victoria, according to the ScotPac Index.

15 November 2023 • By Philip King

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Bank lending to small business leaps 28% in FY2022–23

Total outstanding credit reaches almost $600bn with loans to small business up by one-third, the ABA says.

31 August 2023 • By Philip King

Business

COVID loan repayments to place further strain on SMEs

The first phase of government-backed loans lent to businesses during COVID are due in full at the end of this year,...

31 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Labour shortages a ‘significant issue’ for 1-in-3 SMEs

Supply chain issues continue to ease for SMEs, but labour shortages remain a major problem for a third of businesses,...

21 August 2023 • By Miranda Brownlee

Business

Bullying, racism, sexual harassment and overwork ‘endemic’ at EY

Review of workplace culture makes more than two dozen recommendations for change in the wake of tragic death last year.

28 July 2023 • By Philip King

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

Tax

What tax agents must tell SMEs before 30 June

With only a few days until the end of the financial year, there are three things small businesses need to know,...

29 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

Business

Rising recession fears dampen SME revenue predictions

Four in 10 small businesses say their business is now worse off than before the pandemic despite relatively strong...

09 June 2023 • By Josh Needs

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