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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.
Ombudsman investigating treatment of small business in relation to R&D claims
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell is concerned by reports the government clawed back $200 million in...
ACCC finds franchisors not disclosing critical information
The ACCC has found that franchisors in the food services sector are commonly providing inadequate information to potential franchisees. In its...
Last chance saloon for large employers as STP penalties kick in
With employers with 20 or more employees required to have been reporting through the STP regime since 1 July 2018, the 12-month transition...
Government launches program to help small business reduce energy costs
The government has launched a Business Energy Advice Program (BEAP), giving small businesses access to two new free services including a...
Small business tax gap surpasses $11bn
The small business tax gap stood at 12.5 per cent, or $11.1 billion, in 2015-16, with over $7 billion being attributed to black economy...
Reported small business scam losses reach $2.5m: ACCC
Small businesses lost $2.5 million to scams between 1 January and 30 June, the ACCC has said. The watchdog's report indicated small businesses...
IPA announces forum, pushes for boost to SME productivity
Unless Australia arrests its flagging productivity, the economy will continue to decline, putting our standard of living at risk for generations...
Business owners doubt impact of government policies
Less than one in three Australian small businesses applied for the $30,000 instant asset write-off introduced by the government this year, citing...
Hardship rules on credit reporting to impact small businesses
If passed the legislation would likely impact both consumers and small business owners as credit information would flow more freely between banks...
Action urged on small business growth decline
A new research brief by free-market think tank the Institute of Public Affairs details the extent of Australia’s small business crisis,...




















