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AI tools slash labour time for four out of five firms

Four in five Australian businesses now use generative AI tools, with many reporting cuts of at least a quarter of total labour time.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026

Supply Chain

Labour shortages & rising costs stall Australia's productivity

Labour shortages, rising technology costs and low engagement are stalling Australia's productivity, with one in three firms struggling to recruit skilled workers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025

Customer Experience

Australian firms to prioritise staff upskilling & office upgrades in 2025

Australian businesses in 2025 will focus on new hires, staff upskilling, and office upgrades, favouring low-cost, high-impact investments amid tight profit margins.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025

Customer Experience

Australian SMEs opt for non-capital spending amid rising costs

Amid rising costs and economic uncertainty, 91% of Australian SMEs plan to prioritise non-capital spending over major investments in 2025-26.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Fintech

AI adoption among Australian SMEs to surge by 2026, survey finds

A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Small Business

1 in 3 SMEs say they wont survive 6 months into a recession

34% of Aussie SMEs would not survive more than 6 months of economic downturn, with 14% unable to survive a recession at all.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2022

Supply Chain

Demand for business financing grows as businesses restock

Australian small businesses, much like businesses everywhere else in the world, have been struggling since the beginning of the pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2022

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Fintech

YouLend & Just Eat Takeaway pass €150m in financing

Restaurants across seven European markets have repeatedly tapped platform lending as the YouLend-Just Eat Takeaway scheme tops EUR €150 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

Reckon and Prospa hit $10 Million loan milestone for Aussie SMBs

The online lending market in Aus is has grown at unprecedented speeds, demonstrating the demand for quick and fuss-free access to business capital.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

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Fintech

SoFi launches small-business loans for its members

Small business owners facing tighter credit can now seek fixed-rate funding of up to USD $250,000 through SoFi, with decisions in minutes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Why you should skip Amazon this Black Friday

This Black Friday, spending locally instead of on Amazon could support your community and boost the economy on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025.

By Maria Rosey • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025

Fintech

Kaaj secures USD $3.8m for AI-driven small business loans

U.S. fintech Kaaj will accelerate its AI-driven platform, hoping to revolutionise small business loan underwriting and boost access to capital.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Small Business

BDC & Community Futures launch $100M fund for rural businesses

BDC and Community Futures have launched a $100m fund to boost financing and advisory support for rural businesses across Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Fintech

Baemingo launches lending arm to support struggling EU restaurants

Baemingo launches a lending arm offering up to EUR €50,000 to struggling European restaurants facing inflation and labour shortages pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Fintech

Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector

Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025