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Karl Aguilar

Karl Aguilar is a journalist for Inside Small Business who has contributed to cultivating the publication's growth and reputation among Australia's small-business community. He has also worked with other organisations and enterprises in their content strategy and has contributed feature articles and thinkpieces for a number of online and print publications, including a contribution for a book on digital entrepreneurship. Karl is involved in a number of causes, particularly for the preservation and promotion of cultural and historical heritage and for the campaign for constitutional reform in the Philippines. He is also an avid trivia game player who has managed to appear on television as a game show contestant.

From the author

vending machine franchisee

Q&A: How Spoonful Kitchen grew by becoming part of a franchise

Joining Provender's network and making Spoonful Kitchen's meals available in their vending machines has opened new doors...
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A quarter of small businesses run the risk of insolvency

The latest SME Growth Index revealed that more businesses are at the risk of insolvency due to cost and ATO pressures.

Pollinatr initiative to help fuel start-up growth, with former ISB editor as advisor

Pollinatr aims to transform the entrepreneurial landscape in Australia by offering bespoke, high-impact support to start...
vulnerable small businesses

Small businesses remain most vulnerable to cyber threats

Majority of Australian small businesses remain much vulnerable to cyberthreats due to not investing in crucial cybersecu...
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More small businesses opting for non-bank lenders in 2025

SME preference for non-bank lending providers has increased to a record high of 54 per cent compared to the previous yea...
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National AI Capability Plan for Australia unveiled

The National AI Capability Plan aims to boost Australia's AI investments and capabilities in its efforts to be more comp...
accountants, tech stress, Business Risk Index

Financial challenges remain for small businesses in 2025

The latest Business Risk Index points to continued difficulties for SMEs due to insolvencies, B2B payment defaults and ...
Man with a laptop and sandwich on the desk in front of him using a phone.

Increase in side hustles expected in 2025 – what do employers think?

An increase in side hustles is expected in 2025 as more Aussies look to augment their incomes. But how do employers feel...

Q&A: How Nicole Joy of SHESpeaks found success by owning that “nobody has their sh*t together”

Through SHESpeaks, Nicole Joy is sharing the value of having a support network especially for women solopreneurs.

Accountant or therapist? Small-business owners rely on their bookkeepers for emotional support

Many Australian small-business owners feel emotionally attached to their bookkeeper/accountant not just for their help i...