Business

Accountants, business advisers a key ‘lifeline’ for SME owners

Accountants, bookkeepers and business advisers play a crucial role in helping SME owners tackle mental health...

19 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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Business

Profitability and sustainability goals crucial for long term SME success

Individuals looking to establish a business must understand the sacrifices and challenges that can accompany it,...

13 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Business NSW welcomes procurement changes to empower SMEs

Newly enforced changes to procurement rules have set locally owned small businesses up for better access to federal...

11 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Government expands dispute resolution service for small business

Small businesses can now access low-cost legal advice as part of the government’s funding and commitment to “levelling...

05 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Relief on the horizon for weak SME conditions, says ASBFEO

The reduction in interest rates is set to bring “modest relief” to SMEs as they continue to battle constrained demand...

03 March 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Qld SME owners urged to ‘speak up’ on government red tape reduction

Queensland's SMEs have been invited to contribute to the Crisafulli government’s red tape reduction scheme with the...

28 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Cash flow, late payment struggles set to persist for SMEs, says Moneytech

Cash flow and business sustainability for small businesses are under substantial pressure as payment delays persist,...

27 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Boundaries the key to long term business success, says SME owner

Small practice owners should set clear business boundaries to succeed professionally and personally, the founder of...

19 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

Instant asset write-off crucial for SMEs, says ACCI

The business advocate is urging the government to reintroduce the instant asset write-off as a permanent measure to...

07 February 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Regulation

What the new wage compliance code means for SMEs

The new Small Business Wage Compliance Code has been designed with SMEs in mind. Here’s how to update your clients.

31 January 2025 • By Dale Dixon, MYOB

Business

3 in 4 SMEs predict further cost increases this year: NAB

The rising cost of doing business, red tape and cyber security risks have been flagged as some of the top challenges...

31 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee

Tax

Major tax reform critical to SME growth, government told

The business network has called for urgent tax reform to support Australian small businesses and taxpayers.

29 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

CBA launches SME cash flow management course

Australian small businesses continue to face barriers, with 80 per cent of SMEs experiencing cash flow challenges.

23 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

COSBOA issues workplace law change reminder for SMEs

The small business advocate has flagged important upcoming changes to workplace laws set to be effective this year.

22 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

COSBOA welcomes Coalition’s $20k tax deduction proposal

The Coalition has announced a proposed $20,000 tax deduction for business-related meal and entertainment expenses...

21 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

SME owners urged to consider benefits of tax-efficient exits

A small business can achieve a smooth tax-efficient exit if it reduces tax liabilities with proactive planning and...

17 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Defaults on tax debts a major driver for business insolvencies, data reveals

Thousands of Australian private businesses have become insolvent over the past 12 months after failing to fulfil ATO...

15 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs dealing with ‘conflicting messages’ on cash payments, says IPA

The IPA has said that the government’s cash mandate may result in additional costs for businesses that previously...

10 January 2025 • By Miranda Brownlee