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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.
IPA profile: Michael Davison on advocacy and small business
Part of Davison's role is also ensuring that small business compliance is proportionate and not burdensome. He discusses how public interest,...
Balancing the books and self: wellbeing strategies for women in accounting
At a glance Professional women often use alcohol and food to cope with workplace pressure, creating counterproductive stress cycles. Experts say...
New survey shows business outlook is weakening and uncertainty rising as the trade war bites
There is even uncertainty about the uncertainty. The Reserve Bank of Australia, for example, noted in the minutes from its April 1 meeting: The...
Federal election 2025: parties throw lifeline to small business drowning in red tape, but IPA says more needs to be done
Election 2025: Red tape reduction proposals from major parties The Coalition’s proposals focus on immediate deregulation for small...
Half-year economic update: how to stay competitive in 2025
At a glance Inflation easing, but cash flow pressures remain high. Rate cuts expected, but financing conditions stay tight. Global volatility...
Australia’s $10 billion side hustle economy presents opportunities for accountants
At a glance Nearly one million Australians have side hustles worth $9.8 billion. Three in ten side hustlers struggle with business/hobby...
Payment times reporting: latest developments for 2025
At a glance Consolidated group reporting now required, with first reports due June 30, 2025. Payment times show gradual improvement...
We compared the Labor and Coalition’s income tax proposals to see who benefits most
From Labor, future cuts to the lowest marginal tax rate and new standard deductions for work expenses. From the Coalition, a one-off return to a...
A cashless future: What this means for small businesses
Australia is moving towards a cashless economy, with digital transactions vastly dominating payments. This change presents both opportunities and...
Productivity reform has been put in the too-hard basket for years. Here’s why leaders leave it alone
The federal election leaders’ and treasurers’ debates last week covered many topics: from Trump’s tariffs to the cost of living, energy supply...
