Small and Medium Business Trends Report

whitePaper | June 1, 2021

The IPA takes an active role in the promotion of policies to assist the small business and SME sectors, reflecting the fact that approximately three-quarters of our members work in these sectors or are trusted advisers to small business and SMEs. The IPA pursues fundamental reforms which will result in boosting productivity growth and in easing the disproportionate regulatory compliance burden placed on small business.

whitePaper | October 13, 2021

That’s why we partnered with Osome, an online accounting provider. Their industry-leading accounting software and dedicated qualified accountants help businesses stay compliant and keep as much of their hard-earned cash as possible.

whitePaper | November 15, 2019

Sometimes surviving means knowing the difference between what’s time-honored wisdom and what’s just a tall tale. For example, some people think you can survive online with just a website or a Facebook page. Some people believe getting to the top of the search results is harder than making a fire with wet matches. The truth is, if you pack your digital survival kit with the right gear, you can do more than survive...you can thrive.

whitePaper | July 16, 2022

New business trends are emerging as things begin to feel more normal again. By understanding these trends, small businesses can regain their foothold in the economy, grow faster and be more competitive in the marketplace.

whitePaper | April 4, 2020

Key Considerations for Small and Mid-size Businesses In small and mid-size businesses, the main roadblock is often a lack of understanding of what needs to be done now around security to ensure sufficient protection, and how priorities must be set in the current climate in support of the digital, mobile and cloud-based enterprise

whitePaper | April 12, 2021

Small businesses (those with less than 20 employees) make up nearly 98% of all Australian businesses. Responding to the COVID-19 crisis has presented small businesses with new challenges, and there is evidence that many are looking to alternative solutions for survival in the longer term. This paper presents recent evidence which can be summed up as a focus on business innovation, flexibility, and agility.