Increased capacity for NSW stadiums
The NSW Government have announced that major sporting events at selected Sydney stadiums will be able to increase their capacity from October...
NSW Government releases ’24-Hour Economy’ Strategy
The NSW Government has released a 24-Hour Economy Strategy to revamp Sydney’s nightlife, support local businesses and create more jobs in the...
Australia facing its worst economic contraction in history
The ABS confirmed Australia’s first recession since 1990 after recording two consecutive quarters of economic decline.
After being hammered by the pandemic, bushfires and drought,...
Josh Frydenberg critiques Daniel Andrews’ response to COVID-19
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has lashed out at Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews over the premier's handling of COVID-19 during a heated interview with ABC News...
Positioning your business for recovery – Oracle Netsuite webinar
Save the date: Thursday, 25th June 2020 | 12:30 p.m. AEST
As the economy starts to reopen, every business needs to assess their situation and...
Six reasons to consider trade credit insurance in the new financial year
With the global economy looking fragile and one of Australia’s largest trading partners, China, slowing down, it’s important for Australian business decision-makers to re-evaluate...
60% of small businesses shut down within first 3 years: H&R Block has ‘Grants for Growth’ to stop it
With more than 60% of small businesses shutting down within their first three years, Australia’s leading tax accountants, H&R Block are offering small...
New Xero report: Late payments cost small businesses $7billion a year
A new report from Xero, the global small business platform, reveals for the first time the magnitude and impact of late payments to Australian...
Three ways politics impacts your business
You may not personally want to be involved in modern politics but if you want to run a business you have to be aware...
Australian SMEs still suffering; says broker community
The people that small business owners turn to for independent advice believe that cashflow management and access to finance are only getting harder for...
Robots could help Aussie businesses save more than $100 million in energy costs
Robots are helping Australian businesses navigate the complex energy market and save millions of dollars in energy costs.
Data released today by Australian technology company...
Confidence slips after RBA holds rate: ANZ
Consumer confidence fell last week as Australians' perception of the economy at large took a sharp negative turn following the central bank's decision not...
Eight-speed economy the new challenge for business
A Brisbane-based advisory firm says Australia is facing an eight-speed economy as an avalanche of conflicting forces converge to create an unprecedented air of...
A comparison of Coalition & ALP small business policies
Today the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) has released comparison findings on the policies proposed by the Coalition and the Australian Labor...
Aussie SME confidence falls on fears of slowing economy
The March Quarter 2019 Sensis Business Index, released Tuesday 7 May 2019, reveals Australian small and medium business (SMB) confidence fell significantly across the...
Westpac H1 profit falls 22% to $3.296b
Westpac chief executive Brian Hartzer says the bank's first-half results are disappointing.
Westpac has held its interim dividend despite the cost of refunding customers helping...
NSW economy retains pole position
Consistent strength across the board sees NSW retain pole position according to CommSec’s latest State of the States report released today.
Of the key economic...
Morrison: Interest rate cut up to RBA
Prime Minister Scott Morrison won't be drawn on a possible interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank, saying any reduction is a decision for...
How to navigate a tough economy
Ask any established business owner/manager if they have a marketing budget and you will hear a resounding “Yes”. It’s an essential part of their...
Let’s Talk: The big 4 banks
This week we hear from two leaders on the big 4 banks, discussing whether they are becoming redundant to small business.
It is becoming increasingly...