inflation

inflation Archives

Aussie online retailers not expecting sales growth this year

The mood of smaller SMEs with 16-50 employees was most bleak with 57 per cent saying that they expect to see a drop in s...

Small-business owners seek cost reductions to survive economic challenges

Over 40 per cent of small-business owners are concerned about the increasing cost of supplies and materials.
funding, red tape, cashflow gaps,, cost of living

Small businesses struggling to get past the cashflow crunch

Over 50 per cent of small-business owners have said that inflation has impacted their cashflow management over the past ...
perceptions, confidence

SMEs optimistic despite inflation and recession concerns

SMEs are looking for ways to cope with inflation and possible recession, such as implementing price increases or reducin...
decline profits, decrease growth, failure

SME employee numbers and hourly wages declining in tandem

The latest SME Employment Hero Index shows that average employment growth dropped by -0.1 per cent as median hourly wage...
decline profits, decrease growth, failure

SME confidence declines significantly after a strong holiday season

Many SMEs are seen to be at a tipping point, experiencing declining revenue and profits and difficulties managing rising...

The dilemma of raising prices vs absorbing costs

If specific menu categories are always a hit and have high-profit margins, a reduced menu featuring these categories and...
Worried woman SME owner

SME confidence declining as economy faces downturn

ACA Research reveals that only 17 per cent of SMEs are trading at higher revenues than pre-COVID times.

SME revenues remain positive despite growing inflation concerns

"Heightened concerns about inflation and softer jobs data is a likely indication that SMEs are beginning to plan for som...

Cashflow issues affecting the mental health of small-business owners

Small-business owners are acutely aware of the challenges they face and are calling out for support to take back control...