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

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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ASIC’s ‘outdated funding model penalises compliant SMEs’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

Business

Law firm mulls class action against Optus, SMEs ‘sitting ducks’

Slater & Gordon considers acting for customers compromised by the Optus hack while CPA Australia urges the government...

27 September 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Millions of SMEs could lose short tax amendment window, says CA ANZ

Tighter regulations proposed by Treasury would deprive many small businesses of certainty.

13 September 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Late payments and lack of payment tools threaten Australian SMEs

A recent study of 250 Australian SMEs with businesses across all industries has shown that the average business spends...

24 August 2022 • By bzTrack

Business

SMEs feeling the pinch as invoice payment times blow out

Alternative lender says debtors are taking longer to pay as access to finance gets tougher and economic conditions...

19 August 2022 • By Philip King

Business

Retain staff with employee share schemes, SMEs urged

ESS help boost company performance, attract personnel and plan succession strategies, says DMCA advisory.

17 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Regulation

Lull in SME financial disputes could be temporary, AFCA warns

The impact of rising interest rates means the prospect of more complaints.

15 August 2022 • By Josh Needs

Technology

Cut costs, time and scams with e-invoicing, SMEs urged

The ATO will host five days of events next week to encourage adoption of the technology.

12 August 2022 • By Philip King

Business

‘Dark days loom’ for SMEs near the brink

A perfect storm of economic challenges confronts small business and it’s only a matter of time before insolvencies...

01 August 2022 • By Philip King

Tax

Little consolation for SMEs in June CPI

The below-expectation June CPI figure of 6.1 per cent does nothing to defuse concerns over rising fuel, materials and...

29 July 2022 • By Philip King

Regulation

Payment redirection scams cost SMEs $7m, warns ASIC

Small and microbusinesses were hit hardest by the swindles in 2021.

27 July 2022 • By Josh Needs

Business

Skills shortage driving SMEs to the brink, says Insolvency Australia

With supply chain problems and rising inflation, an inability to find workers is the last straw for many.

26 July 2022 • By Josh Needs