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Insurance brokers urged to review SME client policies due to increased Christmas trading risks
Businesses may store more stock in the lead up to Christmas and their policy should be reviewed to ensure they are adequ...
COSBOA frustrated with government push for IR changes affecting small businesses
"Our industrial relations system is much more than a political plaything – it affects the daily lives of our small-busin...
Countries urged to curb factory farming to meet climate goals
The COP28 presidency of the UAE has urged countries to sign a “leaders’ declaration” committing them to align food produ...
ASBFEO warns small-business owners about rise in scams
Billson urged SMEs to check the credentials of suppliers such as their ABN and business name and to investigate if they ...
Banking industry pledge support for small businesses in fight against scams
Small businesses lost $13.7 million to scams last year, the majority of which was due to payment redirection scams.
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 ...
Fight cyber-threats from the outset
Cyber-security is not an afterthought, nor something best sorted out down the track, but is an essential investment in y...
Interest rates spark concern among small businesses over sales performance
Despite a challenging economic outlook, 84 per cent of small businesses are forecasting online sales growth in the next ...
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...