ASIC promises to work with small businesses facing climate disclosure green tape
Australia's corporate regulator promises to work with small businesses facing new green tape in the forthcoming climate-related reporting regime, as accounting giants urge the government not to heap a compliance burden on SMEs.
MYOB turns to Stripe to bill its customers, claiming cashflow benefits for SME users
Australian businesses using MYOB will soon make payments through the Stripe system, a move that will help its users focus on what actually matters: serving their customers and easing cash-flow constraints.
SMEs could be forced to turn over utility bills under new mandatory accounting rules
Small businesses will be exempt from Australia's new climate risk disclosure rules, but may still be asked to turn over meter readings, utility bills, and other energy usage figures to their bigger business partners.
69% of small businesses report issues with generative AI as content accuracy, employee morale take a hit
A new Xero report found 69% of small businesses have encountered issues with generative AI, yet a large percentage still trust it with sensitive data.
Thriday takes a swing at the big accounting platforms with AI-powered business expense tool
Small business accounting platform Thriday is launching a new AI system which tracks business spending to automatically prepare a tax treatment, a development CEO Michael Nuciforo claims as an Australian first.
Streamline your end of financial year
The end of the financial year can be a challenging period for tradespeople who are already busy managing multiple projects and clients.
Explained: Payday superannuation reforms and what small businesses need to know
Employers will need to pay their workers' superannuation every time they pay their regular wage, thanks to a significant change to retirement saving rules introduced by the Albanese government.
Fintech startup Hnry raises $35 million to automate accounting so you don’t have to
Fintech startup Hnry just landed $35 million in Series B funding for its automated accounting platform. Yes, real accounting.
Accountants optimistic after “critical” meeting with ATO over small business tax agent overhaul
Professional accounting groups are optimistic the ATO will continue to refine its new tax agent-linking system, after industry representatives said its six-step registration process could pose a significant challenge to small business clients.
From circular economy to surf culture innovators: 10 Aussie female-founded startups to watch in 2023
Australia's female founders are as diverse as they are innovative, bringing new ideas which promise to shake the market in 2023.
MYOB dashboard rework catches businesses off guard as accounting giant defends changes
A major redesign to MYOB's small business dashboard has caught some users off guard just as the Christmas trading period gets into full swing.
Payments unicorn Zeller now chasing growth among big business clients after building SME solutions
A gloomy economic outlook and worsening consumer sentiment have not dampened optimism at payments unicorn Zeller, which claims a significant uptick in big business users is propelling its revenue growth.
