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Billion-dollar government package to support SMEs impacted by omicron

Small to medium businesses in NSW financially impacted by the omicron wave are set to receive government aid as part...

31 January 2022 • By Emma Musgrave

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Unpaid client invoices placing greater pressure on SMEs

The number of SMEs struggling due to late payments is still being felt, according to new research.

31 December 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

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1 in 5 SMEs flag accountants and bookkeepers as key to business survival

New research has shed light on the vital role accountants and bookkeepers have played throughout COVID-19, with one in...

19 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

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SME trust in accountants climbs 22%

The number of SMEs naming their accountant as their most trusted source of business advice has climbed 22 per cent in...

15 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

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1 in 5 SMEs targeted with fraudulent invoices

New research has found the prevalence of invoice fraud in Australia continues to rise, with small business and sole...

08 November 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

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8 in 10 SMEs report increased cash-flow issues

Further research has identified challenges for Australia’s SME community, with eight out of 10 business owners...

19 October 2021 • By Emma Musgrave

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SME lending options on the rise, awareness lags: Productivity Commission

New lenders entering the SME lending market have opened the doors for small businesses seeking finance, but more must...

04 October 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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Government expands SME loan scheme eligibility

Businesses that didn’t previously receive JobKeeper will now be eligible for loans of up to $5 million under the...

26 August 2021 • By John Buckley

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SME business conditions reach record high pre-lockdown

Improved trading, profitability and employment conditions across the SME sector each reached record highs in the June...

04 August 2021 • By John Buckley

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SMEs begin to feel pre-pandemic business pressures: MYOB

While small business owners remain positive about the year ahead, many have grown concerned over cash flow and the...

09 June 2021 • By John Buckley

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SMEs reluctant to secure advice beyond tax and compliance: ScotPac

New research shows a marked increase among small and medium-sized businesses looking to restructure, though only 18...

03 June 2021 • By John Buckley

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SMEs call for red tape and tax cuts ahead of federal budget

While most small business owners are optimistic for future trading conditions, many of them believe next week’s...

05 May 2021 • By John Buckley

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SMEs considering non-bank financing options at new high: Scotpac

Despite government stimulus introduced to encourage bank borrowing among SMEs, business owners are turning away from...

29 April 2021 • By John Buckley

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Accountant denied readmission to CA ANZ following sexual harassment

The Victorian Supreme Court has dismissed an accountant’s bid to be readmitted to Chartered Accountants Australia and...

07 April 2021 • By John Buckley

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Bookkeepers to play pivotal role in SME recovery post-JobKeeper

As swathes of Australian small businesses come off JobKeeper this week, bookkeepers should acquaint themselves with...

24 March 2021 • By John Buckley

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Government extends SME responsible lending exemption

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced an extension of the SME responsible lending exemption, following delays to the...

19 March 2021 • By Jotham Lian

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SME loan scheme expansion only addresses symptoms: CPA Australia

The federal government’s expansion of the SME loan scheme announced on Thursday focuses too heavily on short-term...

12 March 2021 • By John Buckley

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5 ways SMEs can prepare for a post-COVID world

With a vaccine on the horizon, a post-COVID “new normal” may just become a reality during 2021. This means Australian...

29 January 2021 • By Thiru Kandiah, RSM Australia