Business Research & Insights

Overcoming the current challenges and unlocking new growth for small and medium businesses requires a collective effort – from banks, industry bodies and government.

Staffing is the biggest pressure point for small businesses today, according to a new NAB report. Executive of Business Direct and Small Business Krissie Jones shares her thoughts on tackling the labour difficulties holding back our small businesses.

SME confidence falls deeper into negative territory

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.

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.

Are SMEs planning to invest to grow their business and who do they turn to for advice?

SME conditions stable but still below average

A refinancing solution from NAB, facilitated by broker Fiona Wolfe has helped the owners of The Paterson Lodge transform the historical building into a charming community hub.

The instant asset write-off, energy relief featured this year plus the big, new Future Made in Australia program, which aims to make us a renewable energy superpower.

SME conditions fall, diverging from larger firms

Sources of advice, focus of investment & use of free training tools

4 in 10 SMEs think AI will make their business more profitable.