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The 2025 legislative changes that small businesses should know

2025 is almost here, and so too are some key legislative changes that small businesses should know about. Read about the...
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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...

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...

Female founders still get the short end of the funding stick

Of the total funding raised in Australia, only four per cent went to businesses led by female founders, which exemplifie...

How Laila and Me learned to work smarter amid cashflow issues

Amid the cost of living crisis, a pet treat company founder and her teammates learned to be the team the business needed...

Aussie small businesses anticipate cashflow increase despite challenges

46.6 per cent of SMEs expect their cashflow to increase in the next three to 12 months, with more feeling optimistic of ...
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The do’s and don’ts of Christmas party tax deductions

There are tax implications for any employer planning to hold a staff Christmas party that they should not ingore.
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Federal Government announces review of Australia’s R&D performance

Yesterday, the Government announced a review of Australia's research and development performance, which may bring future...
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How SMEs can reduce power bills and prep for outages this summer

Australians can expect a hot, wet summer this year – here's how SMEs can reduce power bills and prep for outages.
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Small manufacturer confidence high as revenues rise

Sales revenues among SME manufacturers increased by 4.5 per cent across all industries and are increasing their stock le...