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 […]
For the unwary, buying and selling in foreign currencies can be a minefield. Cameron Cooper explores methods for hedging those foreign exchange risks so you can manage margins and cash flow. As an exporter of indigenous flowers to the rest of the world, Jamie Creer knows how crucial foreign currency management is to the success of […]
The core of good business planning is the budget – But as Matthew Gardiner explains, an effective budget is multifaceted, and each part is crucial to developing a business plan to manage day-to-day operations, risk and growth. Developing a relevant and achievable budget is an effective way for a business to identify and plan to […]
What do the experts see coming in the next financial year, and what will it mean for small and medium businesses? Financial experts cast their gaze just over the horizon to predict how next year might shape up. They see strong growth in some sectors, a slowdown in others, and most warn small and medium […]
What do the experts see coming in the next financial year, and what will it mean for small and medium businesses? Financial experts cast their gaze just over the horizon to predict how next year might shape up. They see strong growth in some sectors, a slowdown in others, and most warn small and medium […]
Risk has had a lot of bad press, making it almost a dirty word and something to be avoided. Shirley Liew flips that concept and looks at risk as an opportunity to grow your business. Entrepreneurs know all about taking risks and the rewards they can bring. But few businesses actually take a managed approach […]
Remember how the rise of the PC as a business tool was going to free us from mundane tasks, opening up great swathes of time for more interesting activities? Accounting software is one area where that promise came true – Helen Bradley considers the options. It’s not a glamour application but accounting software is, nevertheless, a […]
As the end of financial year approaches, CPA Australia answers the tax questions most commonly asked by SMEs. Garry Addison reports. There is no substitute for good financial planning and advice. Your accountant can do much more for your business than help you fill in a tax return. But here are the major issues business […]
Products or services might be flying out your export door but if cash isn’t flowing in, the business will suffer. Cameron Cooper investigates solutions to keep cash flowing in your business, and avoid losing the house. A lack of cash flow is a perennial concern for exporters. Even the best ideas will flounder in the […]
Products or services might be flying out your export door but if cash isn’t flowing in, the business will suffer. Cameron Cooper investigates solutions to keep cash flowing in your business, and avoid losing the house. A lack of cash flow is a perennial concern for exporters. Even the best ideas will flounder in the […]
