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March 3, 2020

The RBA’s interest rate statement for March 2020

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.50 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: The Board took this decision to support the economy as it […]
February 27, 2020

Good debt vs bad debt

In Australia, debt is often considered a dirty word. But for many businesses, debt is a healthy way to grow and flourish. Here’s how to distinguish good debt from bad debt. One way to think about debt […]
February 4, 2020

The RBA’s interest rate statement for February 2020

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.75 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable. There have been signs that the […]
January 15, 2020

Are you BAS ready?

We can help you access additional funds to stay on top of your ATO obligations! Just a reminder that by 28 February most small businesses need to lodge and pay BAS and super guarantee contributions. With the […]
December 18, 2019

How to deal with unpaid invoices at the end of the year

The end-of-year period is a busy time of year for everyone, which means that making sure you’re paid on time can be particularly fraught. Invoice too late or don’t follow up a client promptly, and an invoice […]
December 18, 2019

Making the most of the seasonal ups and downs

“Strike while the iron is hot” – it’s an old adage, but holds a lot of truth. So, how do you make the most of the ups of seasonal business? And what can you do during the […]
December 18, 2019

How best to spend your small business’s time – and money – over the summer period

Whether your business is slowing down or gearing up as this year comes to a close, it’s smart to get those loose ends tied up and some plans in place, so you’re entering the new year ready […]
December 3, 2019

The RBA’s interest rate statement for December 2019

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.75 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: The outlook for the global economy remains reasonable. While the risks are still tilted […]
November 30, 2019

The benefits of decoupling personal and business finance

Is your business and personal finance wrapped up together? If so, now might be the time to consider ‘decoupling’. Access to funding is critical for many small businesses. And, the reality is that traditional lenders don’t typically […]
November 20, 2019

When timely access to funding makes a difference

At this time of year, many small businesses are starting to think about gearing up in readiness for the next few months as we head towards one of the busiest times of the year – the Summer […]