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Business confidence has slumped to a record low and fear now "reigns supreme" as firms worry about the prospect of a global economic meltdown, a survey shows.

Business conditions 'lowest in 14 years'

Business conditions have dropped to their lowest level in at least 14 years in the face of the global crisis and a slowing domestic economy, a new survey shows.

Importers and exporters crunched by plunging dollar

As the Australian dollar continues to slide towards to the US60c mark, importers and exporters are being crunched by the currency’s downwards spiral.

Who the ATO has their eye on

The Commissioner of Taxation recently released the ATO's Compliance Program for 2008-09 setting out the range of compliance activities for the ensuing year. Whilst the program breaks up small businesses into two segments, micro enterprises and small to medium enterprises, the areas of focus are much the same.

Which sectors will benefit from Rudd’s $10.4 billion stimulus package?

The Rudd Government’s great Christmas cash handout program is designed to prevent the Australia economy from sliding into recession in the next six to 12 months, or at least cushioning the blow if it does.

Recent superannuation guarantee changes for employers

There have been two recent changes to the superannuation guarantee law which will impact on all employers.

SME borrowers unlikely to get much relief from rate cut

The RBA board is almost certain to cut official interest rates when it meets next Tuesday, 7 October, but SMEs shouldn’t expect the cut to be passed through to commercial loans.

Australian employer confidence has hit a five year low as they work out what impact global economic instability will have on their businesses, a survey says.

Managing cash flow during the credit crisis

One effect of the worsening credit crunch is that businesses can no longer rely on banks for financing to help smooth out cash flow shortages.

Rich entrepreneurs rise to the top of both sides of Australian politics

The rise of Malcolm Turnbull to the position of Liberal leader means the top echelon of Australian politics is now dominated by two men who understand entrepreneurship – and whose families have become wealthy because of it.

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