As the cost of living continues to rise, Australians are planning to spend less on Christmas this year, with a new study from PayPal revealing that 75% of Aussies will be cutting back on their spending. Key Finding from PayPal: Majority of Australians (75%) planning
A new report by William Buck has found that many small-to-medium enterprise (SME) businesses in Australia and New Zealand are set to lose big on returns when exiting their business. The report, titled “Exit Smart Report 2023,” surveyed a wide cross-section of business owners from
Despite the end of the working year within sight, many Aussies are struggling to make it to the finish line with new research from Tourism NT finding that exactly 3 in 5 (60%) feel like they’re crawling towards the Christmas break and two-thirds of us (67%)
New data from Xero’s Small Business Index (XSBI), which provides a health check into the Australian small business economy, has revealed Australian small businesses continue to show resilience amid the challenging economic environment of high interest rates and persistent inflation. Compared to other XSBI countries (NZ, UK,
People’s overall impression of your brand is shaped by many factors. Direct and indirect interactions with your products or services are important, but referrals from friends and family, social media, customer reviews, product quality, shopping experience, and customer support can all have a role to
Small business confidence in New South Wales (NSW) rose to 32% in September, up from 23% in June, according to the latest Small Business Momentum Survey from the NSW Small Business Commissioner. Key findings: Small business confidence rose to 32% in September, up from 23%
The Centre for Women’s Economic Safety (CWES) has welcomed the move by another of Australia’s big four banks to address financial abuse in its Terms and Conditions. ANZ has today announced new Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) on its digital transaction and savings product which state
Eight of the 13 selected industries reported rises in business turnover in August, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Robert Ewing, ABS head of business statistics, said the Manufacturing industry reported the largest monthly jump in business turnover. “The
The Recruitment Consulting and Staffing Association’s (RCSA) latest Jobs Report revealed the National Jobs Index has dipped for the second time in a row, falling 2.1% over the September Quarter. The data collected from over 6,000 employer, recruiter and niche job boards also showed a dip in
A TAFE NSW program dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs is helping to address the financial hurdles faced by businesswomen across the state. It comes as a survey from the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman’s (ASBFEO) office reveals access to capital is still a
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