Payment gaps in the export process can cause havoc with an exporter’s cash flow. Peter Mace examines solutions to help you better manage your export cash flow. There are many challenges for exporters, from finding a buyer and finalising a contract, through to organising a shipment and getting paid for it. Many of these steps […]
In theory, cash flow management is simple. Enough money must come into a business in time to pay bills and fund development of more products or services. But many business owners allow a chink to develop in their cash flow plan, and if the chink becomes a gulf it can be fatal. Rob Dalton offers […]
Equipment finance is becoming an increasingly viable option to free up working capital and increase cash flow. But equipment finance is a competitive market and it pays to shop around. Take a look at what equipment finance can do for your business’ cash flow. One of the biggest issues facing SMEs and middle market companies […]
With increasing interest rates, fluctuating petrol prices, drought, lagging trade payments, and the credit crunch, planning for business challenges is a must for SME survival. Here’s your guide to expected business hardships, together with some expert advice to ease business conditions. Blow after blow has been dealt to SMEs, everything from a strengthening Aussie dollar, […]
Innovation may be the key to running a successful business, but if you can’t finance your business ideas, then you’ll have trouble getting them to market. Here is a grants guide to government grants and private industry grants and awards programs, if you’re looking for business funding. Adair Innovation— www.ausinnovation.org Supported by government and private […]
In times of high inflation and rising interest rates, steady cash flow is crucial. Rob Lamers, CEO of Oxford Funding, writes about smart business practices to manage your money. It’s clear, from the Reserve Bank’s recent blunt statement on the need to rein in inflation, that monetary policy will be tighter in the period ahead, […]
Cash flow is the lifeblood of a business, so smart debtor management is crucial to success. Here are some tips on organising debtor payments and creating steady cash flow. Current economic conditions and uncertainty in the market has meant that many businesses are bracing for an economic slowdown. Greg Charlwood, Asia Pacific CEO of global […]
For an SME, managing cash flow isn’t all about profits. Future profits are useless if you don’t have a steady cash flow to pay debts in the meantime. Rob Lamers, CEO of Oxford Funding, shares his expertise on managing cash flow and balancing the books with SME owners. The true success of a business comes […]
Whether it’s the end of the financial year, or not, you can always take some time out to reduce your tax liabilities. Take a look at this checklist to see how you can reduce your tax. Pay expenses before 30 June to get any tax deductions this year If payments for liabilities are made on […]
As business conditions slow and business costs increase, it’s becoming increasing difficult to rely on earnings growth to improve the bottom line. Check out these simple business cost cutting ideas to improve profit and cash flow. Astute managers are more often looking to unlock the profit opportunity that lies hidden within their businesses costs. After […]
