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‘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
29 July 2022 • By Philip King
Regulation
Payment redirection scams cost SMEs $7m, warns ASIC
27 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
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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
Business
Cash flow gap plagues 90% of SMEs
An average small businesses spends four months a year with more outgoings than receipts, finds report.
22 July 2022 • By Philip King
Technology
CA ANZ security hub to help SMEs after $33bn in cyber theft
Criminals are no longer trying to get in through the back door but through a laptop, says chief executive.
14 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
SMEs face fines for failing to report cyber attacks
An expanded definition of critical infrastructure sectors may catch small businesses out, says RSM Australia
12 July 2022 • By Josh Needs
Business
SMEs suffering post-pandemic mental health hangover
Stress levels for small-business owners are higher now than during COVID, survey finds.
27 June 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Troubled SMEs ‘nowhere to turn’ when pandemic loan scheme ends
Without government guarantees, credit-impaired businesses will struggle to find finance, says one specialist lender.
16 June 2022 • By Philip King
Technology
Subscription overload ‘costs SMEs $1.4bn a year’
Lack of integration means software tools run in silos and hinder rather than help, says MYOB survey.
10 June 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Westpac, MYOB join hands to help SMEs bridge digital gap
Confidence has returned to small business but many remain reluctant to purchase software.
07 June 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Help SMEs ‘trapped’ in bad loans, accountants told
Tax professionals are well placed to help businesses caught in unsuitable financial arrangements.
03 June 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur
Business
Accountants the ‘linchpin’ in SME lending
No one is better placed to analyse the financials, and assess the risks and benefits.
19 May 2022 • By Malavika Santhebennur
Business
Small businesses expect change of government
But many are pessimistic about how positive that will be for business.
12 May 2022 • By Philip King
Business
SMEs struggle to finance growth, navigate headwinds
Small businesses have more appetite for investment as they emerge from the pandemic, a report finds.
12 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Business
Supply chain problems, skills shortages stifle SME rebound
Small businesses are bouncing back from the pandemic but fresh challenges are emerging, a survey finds.
11 May 2022 • By Tony Zhang
Business
Cyber war right on SME doorstep
Small businesses should take steps to guard against Russian malware, a specialist says.
11 April 2022 • By Philip King
Business
Accountants Daily Finance Day to unlock SME lending potential
Accountants Daily is pleased to launch the inaugural program for accountants who want to become more actively involved...
11 April 2022 • By Kyle Robbins
Business
Budget must prioritise SMEs: IPA
Chief executive calls for urgent support after “two years of tumult”.
28 March 2022 • By Philip King
Business
SMEs emerge more resilient post-pandemic
Australia’s small and medium-sized enterprises have become more resilient as a direct result of the challenges they...
09 March 2022 • By Tony Zhang