Business

‘More help on the way’ for Aussie SMEs, government says

As small business news continues to be doom and gloom, the government is extending assistance programs in a bid to...

16 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

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Regulation

SME productivity potential reliant on regulatory overhaul, IPA says

Despite widespread knowledge that small businesses are struggling to keep their head above water, the IPA believes the...

05 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Aussie SMEs desperate for payroll tax reform, relief

Small business advocacy bodies are using the pre-budget submission period to advocate for small businesses weathering...

04 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Looking like a rough start’: SMEs set to feel the pinch as CPI spikes

Following last week’s spike in December inflation data, economists are warning small businesses to brace themselves to...

02 February 2026 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Insolvency firms urge SMEs to be cautious as non-bank lenders ramp up...

Insolvency and credit risk firms have warned small businesses to be cautious when considering non-bank lending as...

19 January 2026 • By Emma Partis

Business

Many SMEs aren’t across psychosocial hazard obligations

Many SME leaders reported being unaware of their legal obligations under Safe Work Australia’s 2022 psychosocial...

19 December 2025 • By Carlos Tse

Technology

SME AI adoption holds key to crucial economic boost

The big four firm has predicted that small businesses and their AI adoption could unlock up to $50 billion for the...

01 December 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Unlocking AI’s next leap forward: empowering SMEs to lead the way

The Australian government’s new Guidance for AI Adoption marks an important step forward in making responsible AI...

26 November 2025 • By Julian Vido

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SME salary guide

A key breakdown of emerging pay trends across micro, small and mid-sized accounting organisations.

24 November 2025 • By Digital

Technology

Automation, new digital tools now ‘about survival’ for SMEs

New research shows that four in five small and medium-sized enterprises still use manual processes for expenses – too...

20 November 2025 • By Jerome Doraisamy

Business

Small businesses remain optimistic despite high stress, report reveals

Despite one in four (25 per cent) small businesses reporting use of personal savings to stay afloat, close to one in...

30 October 2025 • By Carlos Tse

Super

Payday Super: how will SMEs be impacted?

While Payday Super has been widely welcomed by the tax and super community, the impacts it will have on small...

29 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Net cash flow tax: What is it and what will it mean for SMEs?

As differing opinions circulate at the top end of town about the potential impacts of a net cash flow tax, its effect...

14 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ releases fresh guidance on emissions measurement for SMEs

CA ANZ has urged small businesses to educate themselves on emissions measurement as climate-related financial...

10 October 2025 • By Emma Partis

Technology

ANZ champions SME cyber security to protect financial assets

Scam tactics continue to become increasingly sophisticated with small businesses needing to be more vigilant than...

08 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Net cash flow tax set to disadvantage SMEs, IPA warns

The Institute of Public Accountants is standing against the Productivity Commission’s net cash flow tax proposal for...

07 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs are buckling under the weight of insurance premiums, ACCI says

Government taxes and levies imposed by the state and territory governments are resulting in small businesses paying up...

06 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME, sustainability focus needed in Measuring What Matters framework

As the government’s wellbeing framework is entrenched more into the Australian workforce, the Institute of Public...

03 October 2025 • By Imogen Wilson