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Michael Pollack

Head of Media & Communications
Michael Pollack
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Michael joined CreditorWatch in July 2021. He has more than 20 years’ experience in business journalism, marketing and communications strategy and digital content development. He is passionate about communicating to the business community how CreditorWatch’s product suite can help them grow and protect their companies.
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Published articles

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ATOCredit Management

A third of private businesses with ATO debt default of $100k or more close in past year

Dec 20, 2024
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Cash FlowCredit Management

What is a Small Business Restructure (SBR)?

Dec 19, 2024
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Tough start to 2025 ahead for Australian businesses; sector outlook worst for hospitality

Dec 12, 2024
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business failures at highest rate since peak of pandemic; Soft household spending hitting hospitality hardest

Nov 20, 2024
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business failures at highest rate since Jan 2021; B2B payment defaults hit record high 

Sep 18, 2024
AICreditorWatch

Larger businesses lead AI adoption, while digital transformation barriers hold others back

Sep 11, 2024
ATOBusiness conditions

Thousands of businesses close after racking up massive tax debts

Sep 04, 2024
Media Release - Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business failures to increase in nine out of 10 Australian regions; Queensland to fare worst among the states 

Aug 15, 2024
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Credit ratingCredit Reports

How does CreditorWatch’s RiskScore credit rating system work?

Aug 14, 2024
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Business conditionsCreditorWatch

Small businesses struggling with financial confidence

Jul 25, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business Risk Index, June results: Value of business orders at record low; 12-month forecast for hospitality failures rises to 9.1%

Jul 16, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business insolvencies surge to record high - rate increases 38% on average across all industries

Jun 18, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

One in 13 hospitality businesses facing failure in 12 months; B2B payment defaults hit record high

May 21, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

External administrations surge to record high; construction sector dominates ATO tax debt defaults

Apr 17, 2024
FAQ: ATO tax debt disclosure
ATOTax

FAQ: ATO tax debt disclosures

Apr 11, 2024
Interest Rate Commentary
Chief EconomistCreditorWatch

RBA Holds Steady: Cash Rate Remains at 4.35%

Mar 19, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Invoice defaults at record highs as cost pressures squeeze businesses

Mar 13, 2024
How creditworthy is my business?
CreditCredit Management

How creditworthy is my business? 

Mar 08, 2024
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Cash FlowFinance

Keeping a lid on rising costs

Feb 23, 2024
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business order values at record low as Christmas trading boost fails to arrive

Feb 14, 2024
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Cash FlowCreditorWatch

11 signs of financial distress in a business 

Jan 29, 2024
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Credit ManagementCredit Risk

How to create a best practice credit policy 

Jan 17, 2024
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CreditorWatchDue Diligence

What is an adverse cross directorship? 

Jan 04, 2024
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CreditorWatchRisk Management

Four Fintech trends to watch in 2024 

Dec 28, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

External administrations surging across most sectors as business activity slides

Dec 13, 2023
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Cash FlowCash management

Late Payments Survey Results: How Australian businesses are faring

Dec 08, 2023
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CreditCredit Management

Improving your chances of securing business credit

Nov 24, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business activity dries up – invoice values at record lows; But Melbourne the most improved capital city

Nov 15, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business activity picks up, but invoice values below pre-COVID levels; Western Sydney dominates list of high-risk regions

Oct 18, 2023
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CreditorWatchDebt Collection

Navigating tax debt: A comprehensive insight into the Australian Taxation Office's approach

Oct 11, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Business activity sinks: value of invoices at 7-year low as external administrations and payment defaults surge

Sep 13, 2023
Media Release: Business Risk Index
Business conditionsBusiness Insights

Average value of invoices down 28% YoY as demand and cost pressures squeeze businesses

Aug 23, 2023
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CreditorWatchCreditorWatch Collect

How do debt collectors find you in Australia? 

Jul 14, 2023
Media Release - Business Risk Index