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Small business owners reveal big challenges keeping them up at night
Cashflow remains the most significant concern for four in 10 small and medium sized business owners, but challenges around profitability and the cost of doing business are on the rise.
- 06.12.2024
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2 min read
Backing our Businesses: Australia’s got talent, but it’s hard to find
Following the release of the NAB SME Report, we spoke to Charmagne and Colin from Country Rubber and Foam about why finding and retaining good talent is becoming harder for Australian small businesses
- 31.10.2024
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2 min read
Backing our Businesses: How cyber attacks are preying on time-poor business owners
Following the findings of NAB’s SME Report, we speak to David Webb, owner of Brisbane-based technology company WINBASIC, about cyber threats to small businesses and what we can do to help.
- 31.10.2024
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1 min read
Small business’ big challenge as barriers mount
Small businesses are being weighed down by persistent and emerging challenges, which are taking precious time away from already stretched owners, a new NAB report says.
- 31.10.2024
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3 min read
Backing our Businesses: Improving access to capital to help SMEs prosper
Following the release of NAB’s SME Report, we talk to Emily and Geni Kreca of Kreca Built + Designed about why improving access to finance will help SMEs prosper
- 31.10.2024
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2 min read
Housing, interest rates, the economy: NAB CEO Andrew Irvine interview with 3AW’s Tom Elliott
NAB CEO Andrew Irvine spoke to 3AW host Tom Elliott on Monday 14 October on topics including housing, interest rates and the economy. The full transcript is below.
- 14.10.2024
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14 min read
Aussie SMEs eager to invest through headwinds
According to new NAB research, 6 out of 10 small business owners say they plan to invest to grow their business in the next 12 months
- 26.08.2024
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2 min read
First business update from new Group Executive, Business & Private Banking, Rachel Slade
After spending time on the road meeting many business owners across Australia, NAB Group Executive, Business and Private Banking, Rachel Slade has written to customers.
- 30.07.2024
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2 min read
Kooya – success built on family and community
How 2024 West Australian of the Year and NAIDOC Award Winner Kim Collard made his mark in business and the community.
- 09.07.2024
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1 min read
Businesses amp up green investments with electric vehicles and solar panels topping the shopping list
New data from Australia’s largest business bank shows many small and medium sized businesses are continuing to invest in new or used energy efficient equipment, with the value of the bank’s Green Finance for Vehicles & Equipment loan book growing 80% compared to the same period last year.
- 13.06.2024
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2 min read
Small businesses use bookkeeping tool to reduce paperwork and increase profits
NAB Bookkeeper, NAB’s new bookkeeping tool utilises machine learning, a form of AI, to help reduce admin time for small businesses by up to five hours per week so they can focus on the bigger picture.
- 18.03.2024
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2 min read
NAB CEO on the economy, simplification, and the future of banking
NAB CEO Ross McEwan has expressed optimism about the state of the economy during a wide-ranging discussion at the ABA/TTBC Economic Forecast 2024 event, while also noting the need to reduce red tape to better support the growth of small businesses in Australia.
- 26.02.2024
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1 min read
Eras Tour proves to be a “Love Story” for local economy
Taylor mania led to an enchanted weekend for businesses in Melbourne’s inner suburbs, with an estimated $174 million boost in spending across her three tour dates
- 20.02.2024
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2 min read
Game, Set, Match: AO serves up a win for Melbourne businesses
Record-breaking Australian Open crowds provide significant boost for Melbourne businesses.
- 31.01.2024
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2 min read
Regional business owners urged to stay alert to scam red flags this holiday season
With many businesses in regional Australia facing into peak trading season, NAB’s Executive for Regional and Agribusiness Khan Horne has some timely tips for business owners to stay vigilant for business scams.
- 13.12.2023
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3 min read
It pays to be Greener – how businesses can save money and the planet
Local cleantech startup Greener is on a mission to refute the widespread perception that an investment in sustainability is a cost burden, albeit with an environmental benefit.
- 26.10.2023
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1 min read
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