Key challenges Australian SME leaders search in 2025.
Running an Australian SME in 2025 is tough. Leaders face rising costs, regulatory complexity, labour shortages, and ever-changing economic conditions. Based on recent research and industry insights, these are the top issues Australian SME leaders are searching for solutions to:
- Rising operational and wage costs
- Regulatory and compliance pressures
- Cash flow and access to finance
- Labour and skills shortages
- Technology and cybersecurity worries
- Unstable consumer demand and changing economic conditions
- Supply chain disruptions
- Marketing, visibility, and brand distinction
Outsourcing to the Philippines can help Australian SMEs tackle all these challenges with dedicated remote employees.
‘Yempo provides a necessary response to the shortage of quality, Australian, labour.
Yempo’s fully integrated model means they are an extension of our local team. Our clients don’t know the difference. Cost is simply an added benefit.’ – Simon J, Yempo Solutions client.
1. Rising operational and wage costs
With energy bills, rent, and wages rising, margins are under pressure. By hiring offshore accounting Philippines teams or IT and business support staff through Yempo Solutions, SMEs can reduce staffing costs by up to 70% compared to local hires.
2. Regulatory and compliance pressures
Payroll, superannuation, Fair Work compliance, and other regulations can be time-consuming. Yempo handles HR, legal compliance, pay, and benefits for your remote team, letting you focus on growth.
3. Cash flow and access to finance
Outsourcing reduces fixed labour costs, freeing funds for investment, marketing, or local hires. Avoid high-interest loans while maintaining operational capacity.
4. Labour and skills shortages
Finding skilled IT, accounting, and business support personnel is difficult and expensive in Australia. The Philippines offers a large, English-speaking workforce ready to work full-time for Australian SMEs.
5. Technology and cybersecurity worries
Keeping IT secure and compliant is vital. Yempo invests in modern IT infrastructure and cybersecurity, ensuring your remote employees meet Australian standards.
6. Unstable consumer demand and changing economic conditions
Australian SMEs need agility. Offshore teams can scale up or down quickly to match demand without long-term contracts.
7. Supply chain disruptions
Global disruptions can halt operations. Remote offshore teams provide operational continuity, ensuring your business keeps moving even when supply chains falter.
8. Marketing, visibility, and brand distinction
Marketing is expensive for SMEs. Offshore teams can support marketing tasks like web design, social media, and creative support, freeing your local team for strategic activities.
Get Started: restore flexibility and reduce costs.
Outsourcing to the Philippines is increasingly seen as a viable strategy to address issues like rising costs, skills shortages, and cash flow constraints. The Philippines offers a large, English-speaking workforce, cost-effective labour, and a well-established BPO industry, making it an attractive destination for Australian businesses seeking to optimise operations and maintain competitiveness.
‘If you want an offshore team then Yempo will help you to hire, find great candidates, run all HR, and provide easy systems – all in a friendly manner. With Yempo everything is under control.’ – Shareef H, Yempo Solutions client.
Book a quick chat with Michelle today, to know more about our best practices in providing offshore accounting and IT staff from the Philippines – or shoot us an email at [email protected]. We are happy to answer your questions!
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Top 8 industry sectors that most frequently outsource to the Philippines
Outsourcing to the Philippines: Ensuring Fair Pay, Benefits, and Conditions