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SME profits decline in the face of rising inflation and interest rate concerns
There is a noted increase in SMEs' concerns regarding inflation and interest rates, amidst apprehension that rate relief...
Small-business owners making sacrifices to cope with rising costs
A third of SMEs report that their revenue is down compared to a year ago, with 38 per cent of them citing challenging ec...
SMEs more optimistic thanks to lower inflation
The job market overall remains dynamic with 17 per cent of SMEs planning to expand their workforce and 27 per cent activ...
Report highlights primary concerns of SMEs and how they are coping with such challenges
Almost a quarter of SMEs have implemented cost-cutting measures, while 14.7 per cent are diversifying their offering to ...
Business activity on the rise but invoice values still below pre-pandemic levels
CreditorWatch underscored that persistently low invoice values are a cause for concern in a high-inflation environment.
A survival guide for SMEs in the face of inflation
Adaptation is essential for staying competitive because, like it or not, inflation is not going anywhere soon.
Aussie small businesses remain resilient in the face of inflation
While sales, jobs, and wages growth have slowed in the first half of 2023, the Index highlighted that overall conditions...
Aussie sole traders upbeat despite inflation
The positive outlook prevails despite the research revealing that 75 per cent of sole traders paying more for supplies a...
Aussie online retailers not expecting sales growth this year
The mood of smaller SMEs with 16-50 employees was most bleak with 57 per cent saying that they expect to see a drop in s...
Small-business owners seek cost reductions to survive economic challenges
Over 40 per cent of small-business owners are concerned about the increasing cost of supplies and materials.