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Lufthansa posts record quarterly revenue as profit rises
Airlines

Lufthansa posts record quarterly revenue as profit rises

Higher fuel costs failed to derail Lufthansa Group, which lifted adjusted EBIT 6% to EUR 1.4 billion on record quarterly revenue of EUR 12.2 billion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 2 days ago
The surcharge ban didn't remove the cost of card payments. It moved it, and small businesses are carrying it
Small Business

The surcharge ban didn't remove the cost of card payments. It moved it, and small businesses are carrying it

Small retailers face thinner margins unless card fees fall through to merchant plans, with borrowing power also likely to weaken later.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • Last week
Oracle NetSuite launches SuiteSkills AI tools for customers
Data Analytics

Oracle NetSuite launches SuiteSkills AI tools for customers

More than 13,000 customers can now use the new tools to analyse data and trigger actions in NetSuite while keeping permissions unchanged.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

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UK firms paid GBP £138 million late as e-invoicing looms
Taxation

UK firms paid GBP £138 million late as e-invoicing looms

Companies still paid £138 million late on invoices in 2026, with all firms surveyed missing agreed terms on at least some bills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Budget puts fresh strain on SMEs, business groups say
Manufacturing

Budget puts fresh strain on SMEs, business groups say

Small firms could face higher borrowing costs and wage bills after the Budget, according to advisers who said ministers offered too little relief.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
PayPal launches Pay in 4 for in-store shopping in Australia
Buy Now Pay Later

PayPal launches Pay in 4 for in-store shopping in Australia

Shoppers at selected Australian retailers can now split eligible purchases into four interest-free payments through PayPal's first in-store Pay in 4 rollout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Australian small businesses brace for Black Friday AI boost
Buy Now Pay Later

Australian small businesses brace for Black Friday AI boost

Many Australian retailers will borrow or defer payments to fund Black Friday stock and staff as AI shopping tools loom over sales.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
Australian SMEs brace for fuel, power cost pressures
Housing

Australian SMEs brace for fuel, power cost pressures

Most Australian SMEs expect fuel and utility bills to squeeze margins over the next year, while 73% see the economy weakening.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
US small businesses turn to personal savings for cash
Financing

US small businesses turn to personal savings for cash

Cash flow gaps are forcing many owners to dip into personal finances, with 42% using savings and 57% holding at least USD $1,000 in limbo.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Your bank statements are now your loan application. Most small business owners don't know it
Fintech

Your bank statements are now your loan application. Most small business owners don't know it

Real-time checks on deposits, overdrafts and even buy now, pay later debts can mean quicker approvals or a loan rejection for owners.

By Nick Lim • 4 min read • Last week
A factor rate of 1.20 is not 20 per cent, and small businesses are paying for the confusion
Fintech

A factor rate of 1.20 is not 20 per cent, and small businesses are paying for the confusion

Small firms can face annual borrowing costs of about 73 per cent on a $50,000 loan when a factor rate is misunderstood.

By Nick Lim • 5 min read • Last week
HP launches subscription service for UK small firms
Apple

HP launches subscription service for UK small firms

UK small firms can now access HP kit on monthly terms, easing upfront costs as the company targets a cash-strapped business market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
UK small business sales growth slows as sector gap widens
Agricultural Technology

UK small business sales growth slows as sector gap widens

Agriculture and high street firms dragged on UK small business growth as sales rose just 4.0% in the September quarter, below normal levels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Businesses can still pay ATO tax by card through platforms
Taxation

Businesses can still pay ATO tax by card through platforms

Third-party platforms will keep card payments open for tax bills, despite the ATO's planned ban on direct credit card acceptance from July 2027.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last month
Canadian small business sales rise 2% as Alberta leads
Xero

Canadian small business sales rise 2% as Alberta leads

Higher oil prices helped lift Canadian small business sales 2.0% in the September quarter, though growth remained below historical norms.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
New Zealand small business jobs growth rebounds in September
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand small business jobs growth rebounds in September

Higher sales helped New Zealand small businesses lift hiring 2.5% in the September quarter, though payment times also lengthened.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Fortinet lifts full-year guidance after strong quarter
Network Security

Fortinet lifts full-year guidance after strong quarter

Strong demand for network security and AI-related tools drove revenue to USD $2.08 billion, prompting a higher full-year forecast.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week