Cashflow
Our expert panel is well-suited to answer this month's reader question on cash flow: "Despite my good turnover, I never seem to have enough money. Bills, money for stock and staff payments seem to eat into my profits and I never seem to be able to get in front. How can I make ends meet […]
There are many ways to finance a business, but the smart approach is choosing the right solution for particular needs. Stephen Preen considers financing options and the pitfalls. There are many options for businesses considering external financing. However, what will work well for some will be unsuitable for others. All financing options should be […]
Unless you’re an oil sheik, you won’t have a bottomless pit of money or fuel to run your company fleet. Liz Swanton looks at the increasingly complex factors involved in running a fleet cost-effectively while also complying with regulations and responsibilities When it comes to fleet management, the all-important word is ‘management’. Unless someone is […]
Employee share ownership plans are no longer reserved just for large, publicly listed companies. As Rebecca Spicer discovers, they can be a useful tool for any business wanting to attract, retain and motivate staff. It’s no secret that the skills shortage is crippling many industries. And so, tools and strategies that attract and keep key […]
Is it time for your company to go public? Justin Audcent looks at the benefits, drawbacks and complexities of listing on a stock exchange. Listing on a stock exchange is a significant step in the life of a company. 450 Australian companies have gone public in the last three years. The listing process can be […]
Corporate credit cards can increase internal controls, reduce finance and administration time, and provide extended credit terms and cash flow benefits. Tony Markwell reports. Without corporate credit cards, growing businesses can face numerous problems, from growth in staff numbers including extra human resources requirements and working capital needs. An area often overlooked is the extra […]
Innovation is key to survival in business to keep financial services relevant and stay ahead of the competition – Just like business, financial services need to evolve to stay in the game – The latest innovation in financial services is Individual Managed Accounts (IMA), which provide a synergy between service and product. A standard IMA platform […]
As a cash flow tool, the image of factoring has changed. It’s no longer seen as a desperate move by a badly managed business. Bill Shew looks at how and when a business can use factoring to create cash flow advantage, and how and when it can’t. Factoring has had a chequered history in Australia. […]
As a cash flow tool, the image of factoring has changed. It’s no longer seen as a desperate move by a badly managed business. Bill Shew looks at how and when a business can use factoring to create cash flow advantage, and how and when it can’t. Factoring has had a chequered history in Australia. […]
All exporters will have to tackle the issue of foreign exchange. With the Australian dollar fluctuating regularly, it literally pays to know how to manage the risks when exporting. Cameron Bayley reports on hedges, hybrids and other solutions. By its very nature, exporting doesn’t occur unless money changes hands (although many exporters may claim they […]
Many SMEs are turning to private equity investors, rather than banks, family and friends, to fund expansion into overseas markets. Cameron Cooper finds there can be benefits beyond money in the right deal but, unlike the ethereal winged variety, these angels will expect to profit from the help they offer. Before turning to private equity […]
Salary sacrifice might sound like a scary and confusing concept. But, as Rebecca Spicer discovers, if you are clear about why you want to offer a salary sacrificing option to your staff and if you get the right advice on how to manage the offer, it can be a win-win situation for your business and […]
When you think of the stock exchange, it’s easy to imagine investors anxiously awaiting returns on that ‘sure thing’ they heard about from a friend of a friend that was going to make them millions. In reality, Cameron Bayley finds there are wise ways of approaching share investing, which don’t involve staking everything on a […]
The real value of a business can be very different to how the owner values it according to some personal benchmark – Dennis Mattiske outlines the business valuation process and how it can help to improve performance and profit for the sake of improvement, as well as for selling it or for attracting investors. How […]
Just as a car needs petrol, a business needs cash to keep going. But what happens when small and medium businesses run out of cash? How do they run out of cash in the first place? Tony Markwell examines ways to manage debt collection and credit policies effectively. Managing debt collection is a process many […]
All the places you'll need to go for information on tax. ATO (Australian Taxation Office) The Australian Taxation Office is the Australian Government’s chief revenue collection agency and governs tax, superannuation and excise. CPA Australia (Certified Practicing Accountants) The sixth largest accounting body in the world, CPA Australia is among the most prominent companies in […]
All your finance and cash flow links you're likely to need in one convenient place. CPA Australia (Certified Practicing Accountants) The sixth largest accounting body in the world, CPA Australia is among the most prominent companies in area of financial reporting, taxation and corporate governance in Australia and internationally and focus on education, training, technical support […]
Harness the power of the Internet for your small business! Learn how to dot-com successfully from the experts. Did you know that online purchasing has increased by 66% in Australia in recent years, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics? Or that in two years, more than 60 percent of Australian households will have Internet […]
Looking to grow your business through exporting, but don’t want to put your house on the line? Provident Inventory Finance’s Matthew Nolan shares some tricks of the trade. There are many good reasons for trading abroad. Most importantly, you’ll substantially increase your potential customer base, stimulate business growth, and open new opportunities to diversify. While […]
When it comes to taking your money, today’s mobile businesses have plenty of options for mobile EFTPOS transactions. Cash flow is a key issue for any business. The sooner the money is out of your customers’ hands and into your bank account, the better it is for your business. While some businesses operate solely on […]
