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

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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

Business

SME revenue gap shows ‘record divide’: ScotPac

Research from ScotPac has revealed that the forecasted revenue gap between the most positive and negative SMEs is the...

02 June 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME conditions improve for the first time since 2022: ASBFEO

Small business conditions for Q1 have revealed a “modest” improvement for the first time since 2022, according to the...

29 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Victorian budget proves ‘controversial’ for SME community

The release of the Victorian budget is set to leave struggling businesses without the tax relief they desperately want...

22 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME owners urged to tackle succession planning roadblocks: NAB

SME owners are becoming increasingly worried their retirement will trigger the liquidation of their business,...

13 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CPA applauds Qld government for bolstering SME community

The Queensland government’s Small and Family Business First Action Statement has been welcomed with open arms by CPA...

07 May 2025 • By Imogen Wilson