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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.
Support available for SMEs affected by east coast floods
Last Friday, the Bureau of Meteorology and NSW State Emergency Service warned of a developing rain and potential flood situation affecting parts...
$130m round of funding support for travel agents announced
Under the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Support Program, travel agents and tour arranging service operators are eligible for a one-off payment up to...
SME responsible lending exemption given further extension
The government passed the National Consumer Credit Protection Amendment (Supporting Economic Recovery) Bill 2020 through the House of...
Rise in SME failures expected as stimulus measures end, says RBA
The prediction was made in a recent address by assistant governor Christopher Kent and comes despite modelling by large banks suggesting that the...
ATO provides guidance on voluntary JobKeeper repayments
The Australian Taxation Office has provided guidance to businesses on how it will address voluntary JobKeeper repayments, saying it may be...
Peak industry groups urge passage of IR bill this week
The peak industry bodies involved in calling for the bill to be passed include: Jenny Lambert, acting CEO, Australian Chamber of Commerce and...
Government seeks SME protections in new franchising reforms
A fine of up to $10 million could be given to international car companies that undertake systemic breaches under the new code, including...
Government extends and expands SME Loan Guarantee Scheme
Renaming it as the SME Recovery Loan Scheme, the government will increase its guarantee from the current 50-50 split between the government and...
Post-JobKeeper stimulus measures targeting hard-hit industries
Aviation industry measures Under the support package, discounts will be halved on tens of thousands of fares per week across 13 key tourism...
New succession planning guide for family businesses released
The Introductory Guide to Family Business Succession Planning provides a step-by-step guide to passing the family business on to the next...
