Business

Government boosts SME program funding to ease challenges

The government has pledged to continue its commitment to easing small business pressures with an additional $11...

07 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

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5 common accounting mistakes SMEs must avoid in 2025

Bridging the gap between customer and financial data can help accountants avoid costly errors and inaccuracies in 2025.

02 January 2025 • By Rakesh Prabhakar, Zoho

Business

Accelerating insolvencies strike concern for SMEs, report reveals

Escalating cost pressures and assertive Tax Office collection activities is driving small businesses into insolvency,...

02 January 2025 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Voluntary wage compliance code looms for SMEs

The Fair Work Ombudsman has reminded SMEs that from 1 January 2025, intentionally underpaying wages or entitlements...

24 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs set to face 7 major challenges in 2025, research reveals

Tighter employee laws, increased competition and cyber attacks are among the seven challenges SMEs are set to face in...

20 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

COSBOA calls for comprehensive SME support following IR changes

Australian SMEs must “draw a line in the sand” against increased costs and complexities caused by recent industrial...

18 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Cash flow concerns a nightmare for Aussie SMEs: NAB

Cash flow remained the top concern for small business owners throughout Q3, according to NAB’s SME Business Insights.

12 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Aussie SMEs in critical need of debt support, data reveals

Australian small businesses need help with managing and understanding their business debt, according to research from...

11 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME cash flow confidence for 2025 is on the rise, Zoho reveals

Australian small businesses are predicting an increase in their cash flow over the next three to 12 months despite...

11 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Wages top SME concern list as labour pressures rise

Rising labour expenses continue to cause stress for NSW small business owners, with wages overtaking energy costs as...

10 December 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SME owners bust small firm myths on pricing and people

Small business owners have no obligation to invest in extensive staffing, processes or pricing to be successful,...

28 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

November SME pulse records slight downtick: ASBFEO

The Australian business environment has remained well below the long-term average, according to the November Small...

27 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

SMEs in constant fear of red tape, survey reveals

The rising pressure of new regulation is fast emerging as the top concern for NSW small businesses, according to the...

22 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Business lender reports spike in credit demand from SMEs

Demand for credit among Australian small businesses has surged, with 94 per cent seeking new capital.

21 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Tax

SMEs must be aware of CGT obligations, cautions tax expert

Capital gains tax continues to be the most common tax trap for Australian small businesses due to its broad scope, a...

20 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

ASBFEO launches SME guide to help tackle debt

The Ombudsman has issued a guide to help Australian small businesses navigate the challenges of paying or collecting a...

19 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Technology

Cyber experts call for SMEs to bridge cyber security gap

Australian SMEs need to improve their cyber defences to avoid the risk of being left behind, an expert has cautioned.

13 November 2024 • By Imogen Wilson

Business

Why the strategic advice of accountants is vital for SMEs in 2024

SME performance data reveals the significant value and guidance that accountants provide their SME clients ahead of...

08 November 2024 • By Paul Robson, MYOB