Small business lender Judo Bank is using automation and AI to bring the fight to the Big Four
Small business lender Judo Bank says its new forays into automation and artificial intelligence will provide customers with insights they could not gain on their own, as the scale-up challenges "industrialised" SME loans offered by the Big Four.
“Pressing to get that done”: Husic says government is considering how to bridge gap between AI and SMEs
There is a "pressing" need to educate Australian businesses about the potential benefits of artificial intelligence systems, Minister for Science and Industry Ed Husic says, with the federal government considering ways to bridge the gap between curious enterprises and technology providers.
Three tips to help small businesses maintain culture during times of change
For small businesses, fostering a positive culture can be the difference between success and failure.
Prepare for 2023: 12 steps SMEs should take before Christmas
Alongside carols, gifts and roast spuds, here are 12 steps for the 12 days of Christmas that business owners and managers should prioritise to get ready for 2023.
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.
Small Business Minister Julie Collins: The federal budget targets “long-term resilience” instead of quick-fix solutions
Speaking to SmartCompany, Collins says Labor's budget is more focused on long-term sustainability than directly alleviating today's sharp cost pressures.
Budget 2022: Here’s what small businesses want — and definitely don’t want — in next week’s federal budget
Half of small business owners and key decision-makers see tax reform as a priority in the budget, joining industry groups calling for significant changes to the taxation system.
Budget 2022: Government commits $15 million to SME mental health support and debt counselling as economic pressures mount
The federal government will commit nearly $15 million in funding to mental health support and debt counselling for small business owners in the upcoming federal budget.
Budget 2022: COSBOA calls for $23 million SME cyber investment, softens multi-employer bargaining language
COSBOA is pushing for new government spending on SME skills training and resilience measures while softening its language on multi-employer bargaining.
Small businesses aren’t hiring as fast as big companies — and they can’t match their wage hikes either
Australia is facing a war for talent — and the nation's small businesses appear to be outgunned, with large companies growing their headcounts faster while also offering more significant wage increases.
New ATO small business chief offers olive branch to SMEs after leading raids on suspected GST fraudsters
The ATO's new small business chief has urged those with unpaid debts to come forward and ask for help, offering a gentle touch just months after leading raids on 19 people suspected of GST fraud.
“Small business is at the front”: COSBOA celebrates Jobs and Skills Summit as SME issues appear in 36-point plan
Australia's small business community now sits front of mind for lawmakers after the Jobs and Skills Summit, COSBOA chief Alexi Boyd says.
