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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.
‘Removal of barriers to small business participation key focus of budget’
Speaking during MyBusiness Week, Andrew Conway revealed his expectations of the federal budget, noting that aside from an upskilling focus, the...
Beyond Blue launches small business mental health initiative
Beyond Blue, with the help of partners Xero and Go1, has announced it is taking a lead role in supporting the small business community at a time...
SME grants under $3bn Victorian stimulus made income tax free
The agreement was reached in a recent national cabinet meeting between the federal and Victorian governments, and applies to grants under...
Accounting bodies join forces with ASBFEO to demand viability review program
CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), Institute of Public Accountants (IPA), Institute of Certified...
Decline in telco complaints despite natural disasters, pandemic
There were 18,478 complaints from small businesses, a 5.2 per cent volume decrease on the previous year, according to the Telecommunications...
NSW establishes global trade program aimed at SMEs
Under the state’s Going Global program, SMEs looking to start exporting or sell into new export markets can register their interest for up to...
Budget strategy rejigged as $85.3bn deficit revealed
The deficit figure is $0.5 billion less than the government’s economic update in July but $90.3 billion more than what was predicted in its...
Businesses to receive free fibre under $700m package
The plan would also seek to make business-grade fibre services more affordable, with 240 business fibre zones across Australia to have access to...
ATO begins STP data-sharing program with Services Australia
According to a gazette notice released this week, the data-matching program involves the exchange of STP data from the ATO for individuals who...
Buying local this year’s creed for National Family Business Day
Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Kate Carnell said the family business sector needs to be supported as it...




















