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We know running a small business can be a tough gig. And at NAB, we’re committed to supporting resilient small business owners as they face daily challenges.    That's why we're excited to introduce a new social series designed to empower current and future small business owners with fun and easy-to-access resources. We’ll cover topics like navigating red tape, accessing capital and much more.    Head over to our Instagram and TikTok to see how we’re helping small businesses build and grow. https://lnkd.in/gDnQsUwt

Want to be your own boss? Nearly half (47%) of secondary school students want to start their own business when they leave school, according to the latest report from the NAB Economics’ Education Insights Series.   NAB Small Business Banker Kyle Britto shares his perspective on how young Australian’s can successfully launch their own business.

NAB Foundation has more than quadrupled its support for Disaster Relief Australia’s ‘NAB Foundation Recovery Crew’ over the next three years to help communities better prepare for and recover from disasters. Following the devastating impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the NAB Foundation Recovery crew, along with NAB CEO Andrew Irvine, met with DRA in the cyclone-affected area of Redland Bay to announce the extended partnership. DRA’s CEO Dave Smith said NAB Foundation’s continued support would help put more community and corporate volunteers on the ground to aid disaster preparedness and recovery efforts in their own backyards. “Alfred reminded us that disasters can strike at any time, and sometimes with little notice. The need for rapid, coordinated recovery efforts has never been greater.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gHP4UigY.

Good news — Australia’s entrepreneurial spirit is stronger than ever. New research from NAB shows that nearly half of secondary students want to start their own business when they finish school. That’s a big jump from just 1 in 3 in 2023. They’re driven by more than just profit. For 6 in 10, success means balancing work, study and life — on their own terms. What’s driving this shift and how are young Aussies preparing for the future? Read the full ‘Life After School’ report here: https://lnkd.in/gBDBYWRn

NOLO: the No and Low Alcohol sector is booming as more people embrace health-conscious drinking habits. Adelaide-based NAB small business customer POLKA is capitalising on this growth sector with their range of premium non-alcoholic drinks including sparkling wines, spirits and spritzes. Founder Ben Mellows explains how, as Australia’s biggest business bank, we’re helping them with access to capital to fuel their growth and expand into new markets. https://lnkd.in/gqehZbui

NAB AFL Superkick is back for another season, giving kids aged 7-12 the perfect way to develop their footy skills or pick up a ball for the first time — all in a fun, tackle-free environment. AFL great Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin helped kick things off at Glenferrie Oval, inspiring the next generation to get involved. Find your local Superkick centre and join the fun here: https://lnkd.in/gXPGCP3d AFL - Australian Football League

Can you recognise the red flags of a fake NAB website?🚩💪 We identified and helped with the removal of almost 600 bogus websites last year. These sites – impersonating the bank or its products like NAB Internet Banking and NAB Connect – reinforce the need for a coordinated, national effort to tackle the scam epidemic. Read more here so you can protect yourself, your employees and your business. https://lnkd.in/gPjHedQw

The NAB Foundation has launched a $50 million Impact Investment Fund. With $10 million already invested, the fund will drive positive change across social and affordable housing, Indigenous economic advancement and climate transition — supporting projects that deliver both financial returns and measurable impact.    Read more on NAB News: https://lnkd.in/gFd75aNR

In his last Federal Budget as NAB Group Chief Economist, Alan Oster sat down with journalist Deborah Knight and incoming NAB Chief Economist Sally Auld to unpack the key announcements of the cost-of-living budget, what it means for consumers and the economy. Farewell and thank you Alan Oster for your insights and commentary for the past 32 years!

As part of an integration launched today, NAB Portal Pay will automatically and securely send transaction data from rental payments directly to MRI’s Property Tree platform, used by more than 29,000 property managers. The partnership makes it faster, simpler and easier to automatically reconcile rental payments through an advanced rental payment capture feature and is set to save property managers at least half an hour every day. And that’s not all – NAB Portal Pay has just been awarded the Best SME Payments Innovation at the Global SME Banking Innovation Awards. NAB Business Transaction Banking Executive Paul Riley said NAB Portal Pay, launched just last year, features rental and real time sale deposit payments, industry-grade security and allows for further integration with other major real estate platforms in the future. “NAB is the first major bank in Australia to launch a product like Portal Pay that offers real time property sale deposit collection processing, tracking and reconciliation of rent payments and is part of NAB’s strategy of using innovations to make everyday banking simpler for businesses.” https://lnkd.in/gr9qt_8i