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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.
Climate reporting: SME accountants’ next new expertise
At a glance Climate rules will affect SMEs via supply chains and finance expectations. Accountants can offer new services like GHG emissions...
Spread their wings: How accountants can prepare clients to go global
At a glance While export grants are paused, businesses must take other paths to get export-ready. Deep understanding of market factors –...
SME capital crunch: How accountants can help
At a glance Major banks retreated from SME lending after COVID, raising finance barriers for small businesses. SMEs now increasingly rely on...
Debtor drama: What to do when clients don’t pay
At a glance Establish clear contracts upfront, with payment terms, late fees, and consequences clearly spelled out. Maintain thorough...
What finance professionals need to know about nature-related risks
At a glance Nature-related risks include physical, transition, and systemic risks. These risks can affect business resilience and capital...
Small business resilience takes centre stage on MSME Day
At a glance Payment disputes remain the most common issue facing small businesses. Accountants have an opportunity to evolve from compliance...
How accountants can help clients in small business restructuring
The majority of insolvent firms in Australia are small businesses with relatively small debt, which means they have a chance of recovery....
How can small businesses in manufacturing thrive in Australia?
Queensland-based Desky, a maker of premium standing desks, has been rapidly expanding in recent years, first across Australia and more recently...
3 experts on how the second-term government can drive SME productivity growth
Productivity growth – doing more with less – has made the rich nations rich and modern incomes the highest in history. But in the past...
Are small firms heading for a wellness crisis?
At a glance Accountants in small firms face unique stressors beyond technical work. Burnout can manifest through subtle behavioural changes...
