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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.
IPA concerned JobMaker may shun small employers
In its submission to government, the Institute of Public Accountants is concerned that the eligibility criteria for the JobMaker credit may...
Businesses prepare to reopen as Melbourne moves out of lockdown
According to step three of the Victorian roadmap for reopening, hospitality businesses are set to open for predominantly outdoor seated service...
Woolworths’ tilt into small supermarket space is a ‘kick in the guts’, ACCC told
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has written to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
‘Make unfair contract terms illegal now’, Kate Carnell demands
Speaking before the National Press Club, ACCC chairman Rod Sims asked the government to level the playing field by making it illegal for a big...
Repayments resume on almost half of deferred small business loans
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has revealed that two in five small and medium business loans that had been deferred are now being...
Zombie businesses waking up to reality and shutting up shop, new data shows
New data from CreditorWatch has revealed that, for the first time since June, the number of businesses entering into administration has...
Victorian businesses left on edge amid reopening uncertainty
Under step 3 of the current Victorian roadmap for reopening the economy, businesses in major industries can reopen and resume operations. Read...
ATO confirms end of cash flow boost measure
Although small business owners were aware that the cash flow boost measure was coming to an end, questions have been circulating about whether...
Budget 2020: A look at the $26.7bn ‘instant expensing’ and the loss carry-back scheme
On Tuesday evening, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg revealed a number of business-backing measures in the budget, but one that has been hailed a win...
Budget 2020 overview: A look at the key measures
In delivering the budget, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has announced significant tax relief for individuals and small businesses, including a number...
