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Bruce Billson is stepping down as small business ombudsman after a decade of advocacy.

Australian manufacturers are buying less stock but placing bigger orders. Unleashed’s Jarrod Adam explains what that shift tells us about SMEs in 2026

A $250 million institutional fund has just launched in Australia targeting founders who want to grow without giving up equity. 

Consumer confidence rose slightly in March but those surveyed after the Iran conflict began told a very different story. Here is what small business owners should be watching closely this month.

The most common mistake small business owners make when finding a partner? Starting with names instead of goals. Here is how to get it right.

The Investment Deal Teams have launched the second edition of Invested: Indonesia to 2040. The guide covers sector insights and pathways for Australian investors into Southeast Asia.

NSW has launched a new commercialisation fund targeting the funding gap that stops promising startups from scaling. Applications close 29 April. 

Most businesses can cut 20 to 30% of energy costs before spending anything on new technology. DETA Consulting’s Jonathan Pooch explains where the waste is hiding.

Only five per cent of women business owners report facing no barriers to growth. Australia’s small business ombudsman says bias in the system is real and requires action now.

International crude oil prices are rising sharply due to Middle East conflict. The ACCC is watching fuel retailers closely and has a message for small businesses on managing costs.

Miro’s Brigid Archibald and Greenbeam’s Cia Kouparitsas discuss what small businesses consistently get wrong about developing women, and what to do instead.

US software stocks are sliding and the term ‘SaaS-pocalypse’ is trending. Blackpearl CEO Nick Lissette tells why the real threat is losing sight of your fundamentals.

Victorian small business workers are set to gain the same work from home rights as those at major corporations. But not everyone agrees it is the right move. 

Three senior women across technology, fintech, and cybersecurity reflect on what genuine inclusion means in 2026. 

Five experts share the practical habits that keep small businesses financially healthy, no matter the economic climate.

More employers are narrowing the gender pay gap, yet only 35% of women believe their employer is actively working to fix it. The data tells one story. Women’s experience tells another.

Late payments, BAS prep, and bank recs are draining small businesses. MYOB has rolled out an AI suite to tackle all three.

The COSBOA National Small Business Summit 2026 will be held on 3 to 5 August at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour.

From cyber threats to toxic tech debt, four business leaders share the risk management approaches they rely on. 

New approach methodologies including AI models and organ-on-chip technology are changing what is possible in research.