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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.
Employers encouraged to build resilience amid COVID-19
Having faced some of the worst natural disasters in its history, Australia is now affected by the global pandemic COVID-19, leaving many bosses...
ATO ruling to ease turnover projection ‘predicament’
Over 725,000 businesses, employing more than 4.7 million Australians, have now enrolled for JobKeeper, falling short of the 900,000 businesses...
Businesses foresee ongoing COVID-19 financial impacts
ABS data has revealed that three in five (61 per cent) businesses had registered or intended to register for the JobKeeper payment scheme. “Of...
Energy companies to co-operate on relief package for SMEs
The ACCC has announced it has given interim authorisation to allow the Australian Energy Council and wholesale and retail energy businesses to...
IFAC launches practice transformation action plan
Recognising that these extraordinary circumstances offer small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) significant opportunities to adapt and service...
Government told to safeguard business by extending insolvency relief
Last month, the federal government enacted temporary measures to avoid unnecessary insolvencies and bankruptcies in light of the challenges...
JobKeeper deadline extension welcomed, uptake slow
Just over half of the 900,000 businesses that registered their interest in JobKeeper have applied for the measure due to begin next week, with...
More coronavirus support for landlords, commercial tenants
South Australia and Western Australia have followed on from NSW and Victoria in announcing further stimulus measures to help their commercial...
Staff refusing to come to work but demanding JobKeeper payments
Several employers told The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald their staff said they don't want to work at all, or want to work minimal hours, but...
JobKeeper changes announced, deadline extended
To ensure the integrity and the efficient operation of the JobKeeper payment, the Treasurer has announced several clarifications in a statement...
