Business Research & Insights

Growth for online retail sales accelerated in September

A new year looks set to bring improvements that should help Australia’s SMEs leave current challenges in the rear-view mirror.

SME confidence falls deeper into negative territory

Fiscal stimulus likely too late to boost 2024 growth, but may add some upside to 2025 forecasts

Rates to ease from Feb with a soft landing on track

Women-led businesses won a mere four per cent of venture capital in 2023. NAB’s new Executive of Business Direct and Small Business, Krissie Jones, shares her thoughts on how we can better support female ambition.

Business Confidence and Conditions Rise

Determined to find a way to meet up with fellow entrepreneurs, Daniel Hakim founded his own networking club. Today, his Club of United Business is creating business relationships around Australia.

Shifting balance of risks sees February 2025 firm for first rate cut – but easing still likely gradual.

Growth was flat for online retail sales in August.

Most SME owners are looking to invest to grow over the next 12 months. How are they going about it and, more importantly, why should you? NAB’s new Executive of Business Direct and Small Business, Krissie Jones, explains the benefits.

SME appetite for investment is turning positive, the latest NAB Business Insights reports finds, with both broad and strategic investment on the table. Find out what it all means.