Tag: Finance

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts has entered voluntary administration, with the Australian arm of the American doughnut giant placed into the hands of Sydney accounting firm Smith Hancock.

National Australia Bank has emerged from the global financial crisis in better shape than ever, posting a net profit of $4.22 billion for the 2010, up a massive 63.2 percent on the previous year.

If you’re a small business owner who’s trying to find money to pay for new business equipment and assets, then you’re probably doing it tough right now.

I have been asked by a Dynamic Business reader (thanks to @djcoombes74) to discuss the costs associated with debt recovery. The collection of debt is an important topic for businesses and an area that is often poorly managed.

The 2010 Abacus Industry Award winners were announced in an awards ceremony at the Abacus 2010 Convention in Adelaide this morning.

Mortgage Choice has purchased home loan website HelpMeChoose.com.au, the mortgage broker’s second acquisition in a year after buying home loan aggregator LoanKit 11 months ago.

Veda Advantage’s Business Credit Demand Index, released today, indicates many small-to-medium sized businesses (SMEs) remain reluctant to take on credit throughout 2010, with demand falling 5.7 percent in the July to September period over the same quarter in 2009.

The arrival of spring always has an effect on business. Spring sales, a lift for real estate, a new season in fashion and a range of consumer items all contribute to a more lively and energetic economy.

Telstra will give customers online self-service options for bills and payments, rather than require over the phone or in person payments as the telco moves to improve its public image.

One of my favourite shows lately is Dragons’ Den on BBC sees entrepreneurs pitching their ideas to a group of savvy investors in order to obtain financial backing to get their innovation off the ground.