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Why grants can be the best vehicle to fire small-business growth

Availing yourself with the services of an external CFO can be critical in ensuring the financial health of a growing bus...

Lukewarm reaction to Budget’s small-business measures

"Small businesses face a complex operating environment, and this Budget provides little for a current source of optimism...
invest, accelerator, energy

LaunchVic to receive government funding to continue its programs for Victoria’s start-ups

Leigh Jasper, Chair of LaunchVic, described the funding boost as a " vote of confidence" in his org and the role it has ...

SME revenue weakens as interest rate speculation intensifies

Despite the noted decline in revenue, 59 per cent of SMEs reported a profit which is notably higher than in the previoua...

Majority of retailers anticipate big challenges amidst spending dip

Small retailers are the most concerned about inflation and rising interest rates, with 57 per cent expecting a drop in s...
tax obligations

ATO issues warning about the three most common tax filing errors

In 2023 more than eight million people claimed a work-related deduction, with around half of those claimed a deduction r...

Why your business should offer novated leases

Once the lease is up, the employee can either upgrade to another vehicle, re-lease the existing vehicle or they may work...

ARA predicts $1 billion cash splash for Mother’s Day

Popular gifts for mothers this year are flowers (41 per cent), alcohol and food (17 per cent), experiences (16 per cent)...
insolvency

Insolvencies at historic high as ‘tsunami’ engulfs small businesses

Sole traders in construction are 60 per cent more likely to be in early mortgage arrears compared to the average consume...

Three surprising ways to slash the cost of running your small business

The beauty of email marketing isn’t only in its affordability but also in its versatility and measurability.