Weekly Funding Roundup
Here are the top Australian startups that made headlines in 2021
Here are the five best startups in terms of funding that made their mark in 2021:
Finance
Finance
Economy
Job listings make a stunning recovery
With job listings at a record high and the labour market tightening by the day, there is still cause for economic optimism in 2022.
Banking
Bank closures are disruptive to SMEs and may have a wider community impact: Ombudsman
In October, the government announced a task force to assess the impact of bank branch closures in regional communities.
Economy
Will wages shift in 2022?
As the country faces simultaneous reports of labour shortages, job shortages and inflationary pressure, what will wages look like in 2022?
Economy
Will inflation impact Australian businesses?
Will U.S style inflation reach Australia’s shores? How inflation impacts businesses and how SMEs can prepare.
Funding | Investment
Eye-wateringly high valuations, a focus on ‘purpose’, and convergence between healthcare and tech: Venture capital predictions for 2022
2021 was a spectacular year of fund raising so what lies ahead in 2022?
Funding | Investment
Applications open for the second round of funding under the Supply Chain Resilience initiative
Second round of funding for businesses to invest in capabilities to address supply chain vulnerabilities is now open.
Economy
Weak Australian dollar fuels inflation fear
A weakened Australian Dollar may spell bad news for Australia’s economic recovery.
Economy
RBA holds cash rate at 10 basis points; says Omicron unlikely to derail Australia’s recovery
The central forecast is for underlying inflation to reach 2.5 per cent over 2023.
Economy
ABS figures reveal company profits double market expectation
ABS data shows company profits have grown by 4 per cent, doubling the market expectation. Meanwhile, wages and inventory have fallen.
Tax
Lockdown leniency over as the ATO resumes debt collection
It’s back to business for the Australian Tax Office (ATO) as it resumes debt collection in NSW, the ACT and Victoria.
Superannuation/SMSF
Super stapling: Here’s everything you need to know
“Super stapling” came into effect on 1 November 2021, so all Australian business owners need to understand their obligations.
Finance
PBO report says crackdown on tax evasion by major corporations could deliver near $4.5bn to the Australian budget over ten years
A PBO analysis report suggests that cracking down on multinational evading taxes could boost the federal budget by $1.1bn over the four years
Economy
U.S. experiences post-pandemic inflation: Will Australia follow?
The U.S records worst inflation in more than three decades. Is Australia next?
Small Business
Why SMBs need a half-yearly financial report
SMBs can no longer rely on annual reporting as a true indicator of financial performance
Economy
RBA holds cash rate at 10 basis points for 11th consecutive month, discontinues yield control
The RBA board has decided to keep the official cash rate at 0.1 percent as it expects the economy to recover swiftly.
Superannuation/SMSF
How the new Super rules will affect you and your employees
Respondents from an MYOB survey estimate that changes to the super rules may take an extra 12.7 hours in compliance time every month for SMEs
Advice
How high growth e-commerce companies are navigating supply chain disruption
Supply chain disruption is challenging retailers and consumer brands. Here are some finance options that can help.
Finance
Propell 101 Guide to small business finance: Understanding your options
Two ways to boost cash reserves that you may not have considered.
Insurance
Smarter insurance: The secret to businesses surviving extreme weather
The secret to combatting the extreme weather is working with modern, digitally transformed insurers.
