Karl Aguilar

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hospitality business risk index

Revealed: The business category with the highest rate of failure

Cafes and restaurants are the most challenged in the sector.
small business under strain (1)

Small-business sector ‘under strain’ but not standing still, Cosboa report finds

64 per cent of small businesses reported lower profits than last year.
COSBOA payroll reform

COSBOA calls for urgent payroll reform in the wake of court ruling

The recent Woolworths ruling has created an impossible payroll burden, COSBOA says.
AI people vetting brands

In spite of AI, people still look to trusted people when vetting brands

New LinkedIn research shows people turn to trusted voices in their networks for advice on brands.
SpudBar business journey strategy

Q&A: How a trend propelled SpudBar’s success

SpudBar's loyalty comes down to simplicity, consistency and great value.
minimum wage super rise

Minimum wage, super rises spur ‘tough decisions’ for SMEs

New research indicates SMEs are reassessing staffing strategies.
Fringe benefit tax changes
Hospitality businesses high risk

Hospitality businesses at high risk

More than 16 per cent of hospitality businesses are a high or very high risk.
tech developments SMEs

Six recent tech developments that SMEs should know

There have been interesting developments in the tech space in the past week that could potentially impact small business...
SMEs record payment times

SMEs may see record-long payment times by December

The average time for outstanding invoices to be paid is 38 days.