Growth

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Government inaction on asset write-offs could sting SMEs

by • 7 Sep 2018
Small businesses that have purchased assets since 1 July this year could be in for a rude shock, with parliamentary... READ MORE
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‘Customer first duty’ could be extended to all in finance industry

by Reporter • 6 Sep 2018
EXCLUSIVE: The Combined Industry Forum’s proposed “customer first duty”, which will form part of its good... READ MORE
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Exercise: It’s more than looking good

by James Mitchell • 4 Sep 2018
Promoted by Promoted by Commonwealth Bank. Exercise and physical fitness is much more than vanity and sculpted... READ MORE
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RBA unveils September cash rate verdict

by • 4 Sep 2018
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced its monthly verdict on official interest rates, amid a backdrop of some... READ MORE
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Over 25% of mortgagors wouldn’t qualify today: HashChing

by Reporter • 4 Sep 2018
More than a quarter of mortgagors who secured a home loan last year would not be successful today, according to four in... READ MORE
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SMEs scammed out of $2.3m so far in 2018: ACCC

by Reporter • 31 Aug 2018
Australian small businesses have reported losses of more than $2.3 million to scams this year, according to the... READ MORE
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New Small Business Minister outlines policy agenda

by Reporter • 31 Aug 2018
“We will be behind you every step of the way,” Senator Michaelia Cash has said in her first speech after being... READ MORE
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ACCC doubts effectiveness of unfair contract rules

by • 31 Aug 2018
The competition watchdog does not expect any meaningful shift in unfair contract terms imposed on small businesses. READ MORE
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Residential approvals ‘down sharply’, commercial approvals...

by Reporter • 31 Aug 2018
Total dwelling approvals dropped by 5.6 per cent in the year to July 2018, the weakest year-on-year result since August... READ MORE
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Scottish Pacific reports 17.4% profit growth

by Reporter • 29 Aug 2018
The SME lender has bolstered its profit margin by 17.4 per cent, driven by a $2 billion rise in turnover. READ MORE