MYOB stories
Marketers are under pressure to prove returns sooner, driving demand for tools that test ad spending before budgets are committed.
Developers can win AUD $50,000 by building payment tools on the firm's API, with finalists pitching to fintech investors after a week-long sprint.
Weaker demand and rising wage costs are leaving most SMEs in a holding pattern, with few planning to add staff over the next year.
A difficult June close often exposes hidden costs, manual workarounds and compliance gaps that smaller finance systems can no longer hide.
Most Australian workers remain unaware of the new payday super rule, leaving employers to explain changes that affect payroll and retirement savings.
Small firms could ease cash flow pressure as the pilot lets owners set rules for paying bills, timing and payment methods.
Australian SMEs can now earn Velocity and Qatar Avios on routine bills, as B2Bpay broadens its rewards platform beyond Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Rising costs and weaker spending left many small firms under pressure, even as national SME activity still managed quarterly growth of 0.6%.
Solo by MYOB has already saved early users 17 hours a month, as the software group uses the app to test a new build model.
Fuel now tops cost pressures for Australian SMEs, but most are still swallowing the rise rather than passing it on to customers.
Many smaller firms may delay hiring and investment unless the budget measures ease costs and restore confidence, MYOB says.
Many small businesses may delay investment and hiring unless the Federal Budget delivers tax relief and help with rising costs.
Yet most Australian mid-sized firms still lack the training and governance needed to turn AI use into broader revenue gains.
AI adoption is widening a gap among Australian SMEs, with users growing 2.8 times faster and many others still holding back.
Australian SMEs are missing working capital gains as manual invoicing and EFTs leave payments slower and less secure.
Automation is freeing FundTap staff from manual reconciliation as late payments squeeze small firms across Australia and New Zealand.
The software maker's new framework is aimed at helping customers face tougher emissions reporting while cutting its own footprint by 2030.
Accountants could cut errors and save time as Dext AI Assist brings prompt-based automation to bookkeeping workflows.
Cybersecurity and skills gaps are leaving many mid-sized firms unable to turn AI investment into stronger profits or revenue growth.
The new platform aims to cut routine bookkeeping for small firms by automating payments, reconciliation and tax prep while keeping users in control.
