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National insolvency helpline launched
The service is free to callers requiring assistance, and they will receive a complimentary 15-minute consultation with a...
Unpaid invoices expected to cost Aussie SMEs $22 billion this year
Financial strain is affecting 46 per cent of SMEs due to unpaid invoices ahead of the festive season, with 32 per cent h...
Small businesses warned over underinsurance ahead of summer
"For many small-business owners, underinsurance could mean the difference between staying in business or being forced to...
Implementing an effective credit risk management process
Credit risk is usually assessed by analysing a borrower’s creditworthiness, or their ability and willingness to repay th...
Aussie workers ‘running to stand still’ as productivity declines
In total 15 out of 19 industries experienced a decline in labour productivity, with the arts and recreation services ind...
Concerns raised as small businesses suffer a spending ‘cold snap’
MYOB data suggests that the impacts of a tightening on consumer spending are starting to take a toll on small businesses...
World Mental Health Day: half Australia’s workers report being bullied
The Productivity Commission estimates they cost the Australian economy $12.2 billion and $39.9 billion per year respecti...
Dollars and reputation on the line unless small businesses get smart about privacy
SMEs should prioritise third-party technology vendors that focus on data privacy, promote best practice and regularly au...
Australia’s food and grocery sector braces for bushfire season
Bushfires have various impacts, from agricultural produce shortages to disruptions in the supply lines to get ingredient...
Victoria’s cyber plan aims to help Australia achieve ‘most cyber-secure nation’ status by 2030
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes collaboration between the government and business is key to Aust...