New data from the SME (Small to Medium Enterprises) Growth Index has revealed that one in five SMEs are experiencing cash flow problems due to business loans being rejected.
“Australian small businesses are...
The ACCC says unfair contract terms are a “key focus” in its latest ‘Small Business in Focus’ report.
The twice-yearly report provides an update on key developments in the small business, franchising, and agriculture...
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says she is deeply concerned by fresh data showing small business growth is in crisis.
She urges the government to do more to...
Many of Australia’s 2.1 million small businesses, says a specialist payment consulting firm, are wasting revenue by not investigating the best payment service providers. Nor are they making the most of least-cost...
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the Queensland government’s commitment to faster payment terms for small businesses.
Ms Carnell has also urged other states and territories to follow suit, after expressing disappointment that it...
Ombudsman Kate Carnell has welcomed the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s (TIO) announcement that it will form a Small Business Team.
“From April 1, 2019, small businesses who are in dispute with their telephone, mobile...
Master Grocers Australia (MGA) has welcomed the government’s decision to allow easier access to justice for small businesses.
According to MGA, the ‘Small Business Access to Justice’ policy aims to help small businesses bring cases...
Aussie small businesses are overcoming stiff competition by getting tech savvy, according to a new global report.
It also found that, despite various challenges, the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is in...
