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80% of Indian small businesses grew in 2025, surpassing Asia-Pacific average of 63%: CPA Australia Survey

Rising costs remained the main challenge for such businesses in 2025, says the survey.

The Economic Times · Jun 4

Indian small businesses record strongest growth since COVID in 2025: CPA Australia survey

Indian small businesses saw their best growth in 2025 since the pandemic. Four out of five firms expanded, with strong expectations for 2026. Technology adoption and customer experience boosted growth. Rising costs and global uncertainty remain key concerns. Hiring increased, and digital payments and e-commerce revenue grew significantly.

The Economic Times · May 28

Small businesses record strongest growth since Covid despite rising cost pressures: Report

Despite strong confidence, rising costs, particularly for materials, remain a significant challenge. Younger entrepreneurs are driving transformation, and access to finance is improving, though demand is high.

The Economic Times · May 28

Want to be buried on your own land, at sea or in a forest? A guide to unconventional send-offs

At some point, you or someone else will need to make a decision about your “send-off”.

The Conversation · May 17, 2024

Ways to make sure your tax return pays

The first step in getting your head around your 2023-24 tax return is working out what evidence you have for claims.

The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023

Independent schools condemn removal of payroll tax exemptions in state budget

A host of non-governmental schools call for the government to drop changes to payroll tax exemptions affecting high-fee schools.

ABC News · May 26, 2023

Should I put more money into my super? What are the benefits and can I take it out before retirement if I need it?

Superannuation is never far from the headlines lately, with the government recently calling for views from the public on what the objective of super should be.

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2023

‘Bad timing’: Smaller tax returns tipped amid work-from-home rule changes

Australians face smaller tax deductions this year and many could miss out on claiming work from home expenses.

The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023

The women's budget is headed in the right direction. But the policies still need work

The Labor federal government promised it would make women central to its first budget.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2022

Women in industries under threat from AI and automation urged to 'upskill'

That's according to new research by an Australian teaching organisation that's urging people to upskill so they don't find themselves out of work.

ABC News · Aug 29, 2022