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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.
IGR: How Australia’s (slowing) productivity growth affects our living standards
In the IGR series, Public Accountant is taking a deep dive into the sixth Intergenerational Report. Released twice each decade since their...
6 productivity lessons from The Bear
If you haven’t seen The Bear either on the small screen (TV), or the even smaller screen (your phone – in any of the many memes featuring Jeremy...
12 ChatGPT prompts for accountants
Generative AI tools are only as useful as their prompts – try different versions with more or less detail to tailor these to your specific needs,...
Mercedes-Benz’s legal win over car dealers could transform the way new cars are sold in Australia
It’s a decision that could transform the way roughly a million Australians buy a new car each year – an experience that has been consistent for...
Q&A: How Louise Bloomfield became an alderman
At age 26 and just 10 days after giving birth to her first child, Bloomfield was homeless. “I lost everything that I owned, bar what could fit...
Small business restructuring: An alternative to insolvency
SMEs are the lifeblood of economies worldwide, contributing to job creation and economic growth. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics...
Why we need a federal small business agency now
In 2022, the IPA-Deakin SME Research Centre published The Case for a National Australian Small Business Agency white paper to help improve...
How to prepare your business for sale
Selling an accountancy practice requires careful consideration and preparation. It's crucial to understand your motivations, evaluate your...
4 accounting specialisations – with salary guides
When you first start out in your accounting career, working as a generalist has its benefits. You can work across different types of accounting...
4 ways to make the most of losing a client
1 Ensure a professional handover You may not have control over when or why a client decides to leave, but you can absolutely influence how the...
