Beyond the grid: AI inventors target Excel’s formula
For 40 years, Excel has seen off every challenger. Now AI innovators think they may finally have the recipe that can break Microsoft's spreadsheet dominance.
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How funding stifles Australian innovation
How funding stifles Australian innovation
At a glance Startup funding in Australia dropped over 50% from 2022 to 2023. This fall may be stifling innovation as entrepreneurs struggle to...
Spread their wings: How accountants can prepare clients to go global
Spread their wings: How accountants can prepare clients to go global
At a glance While export grants are paused, businesses must take other paths to get export-ready. Deep understanding of market factors –...
SME capital crunch: How accountants can help
SME capital crunch: How accountants can help
At a glance Major banks retreated from SME lending after COVID, raising finance barriers for small businesses. SMEs now increasingly rely on...
Debtor drama: What to do when clients don’t pay
Debtor drama: What to do when clients don’t pay
At a glance Establish clear contracts upfront, with payment terms, late fees, and consequences clearly spelled out. Maintain thorough...
What finance professionals need to know about nature-related risks
What finance professionals need to know about nature-related risks
At a glance Nature-related risks include physical, transition, and systemic risks. These risks can affect business resilience and capital...
Small business resilience takes centre stage on MSME Day
Small business resilience takes centre stage on MSME Day
At a glance Payment disputes remain the most common issue facing small businesses. Accountants have an opportunity to evolve from compliance...
The long game of helping businesses fix their financial foundations
The long game of helping businesses fix their financial foundations
The impact of good bookkeeping is often invisible – until it isn’t. Whether a business is expanding, selling up or being audited, clean records...
How accountants can help clients in small business restructuring
How accountants can help clients in small business restructuring
The majority of insolvent firms in Australia are small businesses with relatively small debt, which means they have a chance of recovery....
How accountants can cut through ESG compliance chaos
How accountants can cut through ESG compliance chaos
At a glance ESG questionnaires from large corporates are creating a significant compliance burden for SME suppliers Purpose Bureau is...
How can small businesses in manufacturing thrive in Australia?
How can small businesses in manufacturing thrive in Australia?
Queensland-based Desky, a maker of premium standing desks, has been rapidly expanding in recent years, first across Australia and more recently...
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