John Durie: The small businesses that now control the source of the big banks’ profits
The real story on bank profits is how these giant financial institutions have let mortgage brokers take control of their biggest profit driver: home loans.
Insolvencies climb as the ATO ups the pressure on directors
New figures released this week show the number of companies entering external administration in March climbed to 463, a 30% jump on February and nearly 80% higher than January.
Sydney-based Next the latest builder to enter voluntary administration as price pressures reach record highs
Sydney construction firm Next has reportedly entered voluntary administration, as its owner seeks a deal with creditors to avoid total collapse.
Business beyond borders: How to make sure your product will sell overseas
Despite COVID-19, there's an overseas marketplace ready right now for you to sell your product — you just need to know how to do it well.
“No one seems to listen”: Urgent support needed to solve worker shortage, hospitality and small business leaders say
Australia’s skills shortage is continuing to hurt small businesses, despite international borders reopening more than two months ago.
Employers not paying super to face court under Labor plan, as ATO urged to come down harder
Employers that fail to pay workers super could be taken to court under Labor's new plan to get super into the National Employment Standards, while the ATO has been urged to take a more heavy-handed approach to compliance.
Sharper lending algorithms and “more affluent” users turning Beforepay to profitability, CEO says
The fortunes of pay-in-advance fintech Beforepay appeared to shift on Thursday, after a new report contrasted losses against rapid customer growth and a significant reduction in debt write-offs.
Election 2022: How Labor’s plan ignores the most justified tax rise of all
Few Australians appear to know about the failure of multinational fossil fuel companies to pay anything to Australians for the privilege of making tens of billions from the sale of Australia’s oil and gas reserves.
Election 2022: Morrison, Joyce push plan to create 450,000 jobs in regional Australia
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said the government’s plans were designed to make the regions “an even better place to live and work”.
Peter Strong: What can small businesses do about inflation?
Minor inflation can be a useful thing as it tends to slow rises in both the cost of goods and wages, making the economy all very manageable. But runaway inflation is diabolical.
Top tips for small businesses to handle the sharpest inflation growth since 2009
Accounting experts have urged Australian small businesses to prepare for the impact of inflation, after official figures confirmed the cost of living has surged at a rate not seen in more than a decade.
Rate rises or lower government spending: What path will Australia take to get out of inflation?
There are two paths out of inflation: rate rises or lower government spending. What will it be?