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Charity Farm Angels rebrands to increase its support for Aussie farmers

The organisation was founded a decade ago by Natasha Johnston, the 2021 Queenslander of the Year, in response to the eff...

Budget relief provides short-term boost but not long-term sustainability for small businesses

Tangible changes for SMEs are limited in this year’s Budget, with the bulk of spending focused on bolstering Government ...
secure, cyber-safe

Privacy regulations are coming and SMEs must be prepared

Six in 10 SMEs recognise their susceptibility to data breaches but are not proactive in enhancing their data security.

More Aussie businesses turning to business rescue programs to address tax-debt insolvency

Business owners are urged to overcome their fear and shame of being found to be insolvent and giving themselves the best...
Thrive not just survive

Australia bottom of the league in terms of first-year start-up survival rates in the OECD

Australia has strong trade ties with the rest of the world and is a major supplier to markets within the Asia-Pacific re...
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...
ageing

Ageing profile of business owners and rising insolvencies raise concerns about SME sector

Figures state that small businesses owe 67 per cent of Australia’s total collectable tax debt of $50 billion.

How small businesses can help combat child sexual exploitation

Look at your business operations that may be affected by this crime, and understand reporting requirements for each area...

Invoice financing among SMEs on the rise as cashflow challenges bite

The latest Creditor Watch report found that cash reserves in Australian businesses are being depleted with a steep incre...

Copyright infringement risk rife among Australian businesses

Newspapers, journals, and industry reports are noted to be the most frequently used copyright material in business setti...