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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.
Account for September deferred payments now, businesses warned
With a number of six-month deferrals including rent, bank loans and payroll tax coming to an end in September, accountants have been urged to...
Victoria launches ‘Click for Vic’ to help local businesses bounce back
Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a new initiative to encourage Victorians to spend locally, announcing over the weekend a “Click for Vic”...
Victoria coronavirus rental eviction moratorium to be extended to the end of the year
The measures include extending a moratorium on rental increases and evictions for both residential and commercial tenants until December 31. Read...
ATO could be doing your BAS soon, tax boss hints
Speaking on the Work with Purpose podcast, hosted by the Institute of Public Administration Australia, Commissioner of Taxation Chris Jordan...
New grant program announced to develop SME global export sales
Small and medium-sized businesses and regional communities across the state are set to benefit from a $12 million NSW government push to showcase...
1 in 4 businesses rejected for new loans
More than one in four businesses have been rejected when applying for finance over the past three months, with that figure rising to 37 per cent...
Construction industry calls for new stimulus to back SMEs
Master Builders Australia is calling for billions in stimulus measures in the October budget to support the building and construction industry...
A hefty price tag for small businesses complying with NSW Health COVID-19 restrictions
But being COVID-19 safe comes with a hefty price tag for small businesses, with some spending thousands of dollars to continue operating under...
Rent relief the biggest driver of SME financial assistance
The Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) data found that 84 per cent of total SMEs requested rental assistance to the end of 30 June, with...
SME recovery some way off despite positive signs
According to digital credit agency CreditorWatch, the number of businesses defaulting on payments fell by 13.2 per cent in July and average days...
