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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.
Australian business not worried about trade war, says HSBC
A global survey by HSBC found Australian businesses were among the most optimistic about their prospects over the next year. Read more at the...
Tax compensation overhaul a win for small business
The government has announced it accepts all 12 recommendations made by the independent review of the Compensation for Detriment Caused by...
Small businesses less satisfied with VET system
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell has urged vocational education and training (VET) providers to engage...
Use low rates to spend up, RBA urges business
In a speech made at the Australian National University, the RBA’s governor, Dr Phillip Lowe, told businesses the current environment could be as...
Gumtree launches media advertising for SMEs
Gumtree, which according to its website generates an average of 85,000 new ads each day in Australia, said the service is designed to make...
ASBFEO sees ‘overwhelming’ response to Insolvency Practices Inquiry
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) has received 113 survey responses and a number of submissions in relation...
Sustainability not just good business but do or die
Swedish-Australian futurist and strategist Anders Sörman-Nilsson — a nominee to the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders in 2015 — said...
Common payroll no-nos tripping up employers
The Fair Work Ombudsman this week revealed it collected more than $40 million in back payments last financial year, for thousands of Aussie...
1 in 10 unfair dismissals takes 3 months to resolve
In total, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) received 31,415 applications and held 11,702 hearings and conferences. That filtered down to a total of...
Strict new consent rules to protect consumer info
The Office of the Information Commissioner started asking businesses for feedback last week on draft privacy guidelines for properly dealing with...
