Why the Wuhan coronavirus will have a limited impact on the Australian economy
The economic cost of the Wuhan coronavirus is not yet clear, but there are some clues about how it will affect the Australian economy.
“Treading water”: Crumbling confidence to weigh on Australian economy
The Australian economy will muddle through a slow down in 2020 as poor confidence and environmental factors weigh on performance, Deloitte economists say.
Economic fears and payroll red tape: Why SMEs are losing faith in the Morrison government
Small business confidence in the Morrison government has eroded in the face of renewed fears about the economy and frustration about payroll red tape.
“I’ve always been an idealist”: SingularityU Australia chief Christina Gerakiteys on why positivity can boost startups and the economy too
SingularityU Australia chief executive Christina Gerakiteys believes maintaining a positive mindset can be good for startup founders and the nation as a whole.
We have the weakest economy since the GFC, and Treasurer Frydenberg’s plan B won’t revive it
The Australian economy is tepid, with consumer spending the weakest it's been in 10 years and business investment shrinking.
‘Cashflow stress’: Business owners worried about the economy as defaults spike
Most business owners are worried about the economy over the next 12 months amid global trade tensions and talk of a possible recession in the US.
Will Labor’s minimum wage boost “flow back into the tills of small business”? It’s complicated
Bill Shorten says increasing the minimum wage will benefit small businesses. But does that claim stack up? Well, it's complicated.
Three pieces of advice from Australian businesses that started out during the GFC
Just like the people who run them, Australian businesses have been notoriously hardy in the face of adversity, including during the GFC over 10 years ago.
“Bushfires creating new growth”: Ten years on, here’s how these Aussie businesses survived the GFC, and kept thriving after
It's been 10 years since the Global Financial Crisis wrecked havoc across the world. We speak to Australian businesses that survived the GFC.
Why becoming an entrepreneur in rural Australia will set you up for life
Hayley Pubrick makes the case for why young professionals should move to rural Australia to kick start their entrepreneurial journeys.
Housing prices spark concern for retailers, but there’s bright spots on the horizon
Some housing exposed retailers are experiencing a slow-down, but a potential rebound may be on the way.
Hundreds of ATO agents raid tax agents in Victoria over alleged phoenix activity
Hundreds of ATO officers have have raided a group of Victorian tax agents suspected of being involved in “tax mischief” and phoenix activity.
