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Why banks are now chasing your SME clients
Australia’s big banks and non-bank lenders have a new focus: small business. This pivot is driving competition and improving access to finance for SMEs.
Top 10 MSME trends 2024
The International Council for Small Business has identified the 10 trends having the greatest impact on MSMEs this year – and which offer the...
Supermarkets, airlines and power companies are charging ‘exploitative’ prices despite reaping record profits
While extreme weather and supply delays have contributed to the increases, an inquiry into what’s causing the hikes has confirmed what...
Commonwealth business grants: Not competitive, not transparent
Between 2018 and 2022 the Australian government awarded approximately $3 billion worth of business grants. At an average of $230,000 per grant,...
Loud and clear for small business: The IPA’s Pre-budget Submission 2024–25 is calling for change
Jim Chalmers spoke with the media at last year’s budget lockup in Parliament House. The IPA advocacy team will again be in the budget lockup this...
The 7 new graphs that show inflation falling back to earth
This quarterly result is consistent with the more experimental and volatile monthly measure which also shows annual inflation trending down...
3 future-focused lessons from international business and accounting conferences
ICSB SME World Forum, Baku, Azerbaijan Circularity and the value of legacy I attended the 2023 International Council for Small Business (ICSB)...
Payment times reporting: How the latest review will impact small business payments
Dr Craig Emerson, pictured here in 2019 Between 2019 and 2023, the survival rate for Australian small businesses plummeted. Half of those opened...
‘Forcing’ workers into the office misses the point
Employees are more informed than ever, with higher expectations and lower tolerance for workplace environments that perform poorly. They are also...
Caught out: Fraud prevention lessons from the Endeavour Hills Cricket Club exhibition match
In October 2023, Navishta Desilva pleaded guilty to charges relating to the theft of nearly $250,000 from his employer. In October 2023, Navishta...
How accountants can help establish circular business models
A few notable brands have been built on the idea of circularity and sustainability. Outdoor gear retailer Patagonia is the standout. Having...
