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small business loans competition

Competition drives improved lending conditions for small businesses

New research reveals a reduction in costs for small businesses to acquire finance.
small business owners liabilities

Your family home might be at risk…and most founders don’t realise it

You can be personally liable when PAYG withholding, GST or super debts go overdue.
Banjo Loans franchisors refit

How franchisors can turn the refit conversation around

The solution avoids franchisors compromising refit standards across the network.
funding gap Australian franchising David Edwards

The funding gap at the heart of Australian franchising

Speed to funding is just one of the bottlenecks.
July 1 compliance checklist

July 1 compliance checklist: Payday Super, minimum wage, and new SMS rules

The national weekly minimum wage from today is $1004.90m or $26.44 an hour.
silent signals business distress

10 silent signals of business distress to beware

Deteriorating cash flow and slower payments are just two signs of a business under strain.
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Small-business sector ‘under strain’ but not standing still, Cosboa report finds

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

From ‘footlongs’ to franchise empire: the Subway-NAB growth story 

Mohammad Shamim has built an empire with Subway over the last 15 years.
Bakers Delight franchisee NAB

Rising to the top: how NAB is backing Bakers Delight’s largest franchisee

Wayne Price has recently acquired his 14th Bakers Delight franchise.
minimum wage super rise

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

New research indicates SMEs are reassessing staffing strategies.