Despite a slight improvement in small business confidence towards the end of 2024, the outlook remains uncertain for many SMEs across New South Wales. According to the latest Small Business Momentum Survey, confidence levels saw a modest increase of four percentage points in December, with
According to the latest report by TradingPedia, Australia’s most valuable brands in 2024 reveal significant trends across multiple sectors, including retail, telecommunications, and banking. Using Brand Finance’s Royalty Relief method, which estimates the cost of licensing a brand, the study provides an insightful look at
A quarter of Australian SMEs have conceded they could be tipped into insolvency risk if they suddenly lost just one key client or supplier. The alarming finding is contained in the latest edition of ScotPac’s bi-annual SME Growth Index Report, Australia’s most established pulse check
Job vacancies in Australia rose by 4.2% in November 2024, marking the first increase since May 2022, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The total number of vacancies reached 344,000, up by 14,000 from August, but still 10.3% lower than November 2023 and
In the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), underlying inflation moderated in November, dropping from 3.5% to 3.2%. This marks the first time since 2021 that headline inflation has remained within the Reserve Bank’s target range for three consecutive months. Dr Jim
Immigration has always played a pivotal role in sustaining Australia’s workforce, particularly in industries heavily reliant on skilled visa holders and international students. However, 2025 brings a unique set of challenges, as government policies, election-year politics, and economic pressures converge to create uncertainty around future
As we move into 2025, Australia’s business landscape is shifting dramatically, with certain industries facing decline while others experience rapid growth. Understanding these trends can help Australian entrepreneurs and investors make informed decisions about where to focus their efforts. Here’s a look at the industries
Lisa Jones, a leading authority in e-commerce and female entrepreneurship, has released groundbreaking insights from the State of the SHE-nation survey conducted through her SHEcom community. This nationwide survey of over 200 women entrepreneurs sheds light on the pressing issues, motivations, and aspirations of women
Investors and industries across Australia should brace for heightened volatility as global trade tensions threaten to escalate into full-blown currency wars. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group—one of the world’s largest financial advisory organisations—has warned that under Donald Trump’s potential leadership, nations may increasingly resort
As Australia edges closer to a cashless society, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face growing challenges. Research by Waave highlights widespread consumer concerns over the shift, raising questions about its impact on businesses already grappling with rising costs and economic pressures. Australians Wary of a
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