Business

SME confidence in SA on the mend, William Buck says

The sentiment and confidence of South Australian businesses are on the rise following several flat quarters, according...

03 September 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Australia Post’s US parcel suspension brings fresh complexities for SMEs, BDO...

Australia Post has suspended small parcel shipments to the US “until further notice”. BDO says this will present new...

29 August 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

Aussie SME owners value lifestyle over international growth, Xero reveals

The Australian business community isn’t facilitating global growth as data reveals only 17 per cent of small business...

18 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Plan an exit strategy as you go’: Succession planning a must for SME owners

As more people endeavour to start their own small businesses, accounting professionals are urging business owners to...

15 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

NSW joins crackdown on illicit tobacco to protect SME community

As the ATO continues its battle against illicit tobacco, the NSW government is introducing tough new laws to...

07 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

AI regulation must come with SME support, says CPA Australia

As the Productivity Commission continues to release interim reports, CPA Australia has said SMEs need support in the...

07 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Tax refunds top $5k for SMEs amid scam surge: CommBank

The highest average tax refunds received by small businesses cashed in at over $5,000 for 2024, new research from...

04 August 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Aussie SMEs still optimistic as sales remain volatile, Xero says

Australian small businesses are remaining resilient as they are seeing a slowdown in sales and elevated economic...

31 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

‘Cut red tape and boost tech’: SME community needs support, revival

The government must focus on providing increased support to struggling small businesses, enabling them to invest,...

28 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

46% of Aussie SMEs directly impacted by interest rate changes, MYOB reveals

The Reserve Bank’s recent decision to hold the cash rate steady rocked the small business community, with many set to...

24 July 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

International accounting body releases sustainability self-assessment tool

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has released an online tool to help small- and medium-sized...

30 June 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

SME insolvencies on track to double historical average, data reveals

Small business owners will need to prepare themselves to ride out tough conditions at the beginning of the new...

30 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CA ANZ urges SMEs to get on top of tax debt to avoid interest charges

With EOFY fast approaching, CA ANZ has urged small businesses to get on top of their tax debt to avoid non-deductible...

27 June 2025 • By Emma Partis

Business

SME owners urged to reassess depreciation rules amid complexity concerns

Small business owners have been advised to take more care when applying the small business depreciation rules as they...

27 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

NSW budget delivers slight promise for grappling SMEs: CPA

The NSW budget has provided some positive signals to the business sector, yet advancing tax reform is still needed to...

26 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

WA budget misses mark for SME relief, BDO says

The Western Australian state budget has left small businesses “out in the cold” despite delivering major investments...

24 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME Bootcamp launches in 2025

Accountants Daily and The Adviser have launched the SME Bootcamp 2025 to guide brokers and accountants to win more...

19 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Australian SME owners report ‘stable’ mental wellbeing

The mental wellbeing of Australian small business owners is in a stable and resilient position despite some of the...

16 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson