Tax

Education a missing piece in SME tax discussion

Educating small businesses around business management and compliance was all but ignored amid the continuation of a...

09 May 2018 • By Jotham Lian

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68% of SMEs ‘significantly stressed,’ 85% rely on accountants

A survey from the Institute of Public Accountants has found that more than a quarter of SMEs wouldn’t have gone into...

21 November 2017

Tax

SMEs demand even simpler 'pain point' BAS

New research from Scottish Pacific has revealed that the number one thing small-to-medium business owners want is to...

21 September 2017

Business

ASIC to eye big 4 in win for SME clients

ASIC has confirmed it will work in line with the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman to monitor...

24 August 2017 • By Digital

Business

SMEs failing to recognise need for advice, mid-tier finds

While many accounting firms are ramping up their advisory service offerings, one mid-tier has said that many SME...

21 July 2017

Tax

Positive findings in review of SMEs' FY17/18 outlook

As the new financial year gets underway a significant proportion of SMEs have indicated that they plan to invest...

05 July 2017 • By Jayne Cruz

Business

MYOB data reveals change in SME sentiment, patterns

Seven years' worth of surveys by MYOB show SMEs have developed resilience and flexibility in the face of a tumultuous...

09 March 2017

Business

‘Much-needed’ SME payment inquiry launched

The ongoing issue of SMEs receiving late payments has prompted a new inquiry to be launched by the Australian Small...

17 November 2016

Business

'New model of collaboration' touted to Aussie SMEs

Partnerships between “disruptors and the disrupted” will be a key factor in the growth of Australian financial...

21 September 2016 • By Jayne Cruz

Business

Scottish Pacific hires to boost SME assistance

Specialist funder Scottish Pacific has increased its Australian presence with the appointment of seven new team members.

11 July 2016 • By Digital

Business

CEO warns of $20bn gap in SME funding

Traditional lenders are overlooking around $20 billion worth of good business loans each month, which is having a...

20 May 2016 • By Adam Zuchetti

Business

SME lending reaches record high

A new report has revealed bank lending to small businesses has reached its highest level on record in 2015.

17 May 2016 • By Emma Ryan

Business

SMEs reveal accountant expectations

SME owners have spoken out regarding their expectations of the accounting profession, and have revealed the benefits...

12 April 2016

Business

Short-term lender expands SME offering

Short-term lender Assetline has launched a new company after identifying a “massively untapped area” in the market.

11 April 2016 • By Huntley Mitchell

Business

Two thirds of SMEs relying on personal finance to fund business

Alarming figures have shown that one in five owners regularly dip into their own pockets to fund their business, while...

18 March 2016

Business

Scottish Pacific buys fellow SME financer

Scottish Pacific has announced the acquisition of the Australian and New Zealand business of working capital and...

14 January 2016 • By Staff Reporter

Business

SMEs drive permanent jobs activity as confidence returns

Almost one in four (24 per cent) employers expect to increase permanent staff levels in their accountancy and finance...

08 August 2014 • By Jayne Cruz