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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.
Behind the Productivity Commission’s big bet on small business
At a glance The Productivity Commission sees SMEs as key to Australia's economic revival. It proposes a 20% tax rate below $1bn revenue and a 5%...
What’s a cashflow tax – and will it help my business clients?
At a glance A new 5% cashflow tax is proposed alongside a lower company tax rate for some. It rewards high-investing businesses with immediate...
The company tax regime is a roadblock to business investment. Here’s what needs to change
We urgently need to turn this around. That’s why the government has asked the Productivity Commission – where I am deputy chair – to conduct five...
Software subscriptions can hurt clients; here’s how to help
At a glance Subscription software models can create hidden, rising costs for SMEs. A new generation of AI tools is driving costs still higher....
When the ATO knocks: Ideas to manage a tax dispute
At a glance Disputes often start from simple data mismatches. Responding precisely to ATO queries can avoid escalating the issue. Good advisers...
View from The Hill: How much can Jim Chalmers get out of the economic reform roundtable?
"ANPB 2022 Jim Chalmers cr M Chan released to Public Domain 2022.11.28 08.15 DSC7489" by M Chan is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. The guest list...
Bridging Australia’s SME productivity gap
At a glance Australia’s SMEs lag 50% behind large firms in productivity. Key barriers include regulation, skills gaps and slow tech adoption. In...
What will it take to really reduce red tape?
At a glance Despite numerous government announcements and initiatives aimed at reducing red tape, small businesses continue to face a significant...
Work from anywhere: The new SME advantage
At a glance Work-from-anywhere removes geographic constraints, expanding recruitment beyond local talent pools. Cost savings come from reduced...
How to identify and tackle financial abuse in business
At a glance Economic abuse has huge financial and emotional impacts on small business owners. Accountants are an important line of defence for...
