Foreign exchange is one of the most volatile markets in the world, with millions of participants across the globe exposed to currency fluctuations 24 hours a day. Jim Vrondas suggests a couple of solutions for businesses to stay one step ahead. In the foreign exchange market, just about everyone is attempting to do the exact […]
Getting extra cash into your business can mean anything from a quick top-up from your bank, to involving investors and taking the business to another level. Cameron Bayley considers cash injection options. It’s a common SME roadblock: the time is ripe for some extra staff, new equipment or perhaps a change of premises for your […]
Getting extra cash into your business can mean anything from a quick top-up from your bank, to involving investors and taking the business to another level. Cameron Bayley considers cash injection options. It’s a common SME roadblock: the time is ripe for some extra staff, new equipment or perhaps a change of premises for your […]
There are many different ways to protect your business from the unexpected – Howard Coleman examines the ‘what if’ questions all business owners need to consider. Insurance is part of the risk management strategy of any business. In this article we will look at how life insurances may be considered as part of the risk management […]
Consumer sentiment has fallen, despite historically low unemployment and steady interest rates, a survey shows. Worries about rising interest rates may be restraining consumer sentiment, despite a run of strong economic growth figures, with respondents less confident about buying a house. But the overall index was still high, with economists crediting Treasurer Peter Costello's May […]
If you're finding GST a problem, a solution may have been found… Many more small businesses will be able to complete their GST paper work more simply under a government bill introduced into federal parliament on Wednesday. Revenue Minister Peter Dutton said a wide range of small businesses would be able to reduce their compliance […]
There’s no denying insurance is assurance for your business. Gina De Bonis takes us through the importance of being properly insured, and the key insurance products worth considering. Insurance is important to the livelihood of any business, and consumers should be aware of the possible pitfalls if they’re not adequately protecting themselves, or their business. […]
We polled some of our export finance experts—Austrade’s Tim Harcourt, St George’s Andrew Currie, Westpac’s Alexander Cameron—for 10 tips to make sure you stay on top of your export finance. We polled some of our export finance experts—Austrade’s Tim Harcourt, St George’s Andrew Currie, Westpac’s Alexander Cameron—for 10 tips to make sure you stay on […]
While the aim for many businesses is to move out of the start-up and into the growth stage, without adequate cash flow, your business’s growth may stall. Dennis Mattiske takes us through the ins and outs of some alternative methods of funding your business growth. When seeking to finance their […]
Personal tax reforms need action before June 30. Tony Fittler examines the main points. A series of new reforms to taxation laws and policies has made personal tax planning more important than ever. Some areas to consider include: New tax rates The incentive for tax planning has become greater as the thresholds for marginal tax […]
