by Keeli Cambourne | Dec 6, 2022 | News
The research indicated that 22 per cent of SMEs are reducing spend on capital equipment and marketing over the next three months. The latest wave of the SME Sentiment Tracker showed a decline in all financial indicators, with confidence regarding economic conditions...
by Keeli Cambourne | Dec 6, 2022 | News
RBA chief Philip Lowe said global factors explain much of the high inflation, but strong domestic demand relative to the ability of the economy to meet that demand is also playing a role in the bank’s decision to raise interest rates to 3.1 per cent. “Returning...
by Shared from the National Retail Association | Dec 6, 2022 | Blog
This is especially true for Victorian employers as the Victorian Wage Inspectorate has commenced a large-scale compliance campaign on child employment. Retailers can expect to be contacted as part of that campaign and may be required to produce documents for...
by Keeli Cambourne | Dec 6, 2022 | News
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry chief executive, Andrew McKellar, said Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses need the certainty of being paid promptly in order to plan, grow, and create jobs for more Australians. “This review will support the...
by Keeli Cambourne | Dec 6, 2022 | News
Jacqui Vitas, ABS head of macro-economic statistics, said October 2022 saw the 20th consecutive month of increased through-the-year total household spending, with increases seen in all spending categories. “The through-the-year rise was more moderated than previous...