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Finances are always an issue with startups. In fact, good habits can often mean the difference between a start up that thrives and one that fails. So how do you give your start up the best chance at..

When you are first starting out in business you don’t know what you don’t know. There are so many decisions to make, and banking probably doesn’t seem like a big decision. You will probably go with..

Dashboard reporting is designed to make life easier. They are a one page snapshot of the real time results of a business and how it is performing against key measures. It is a clear and concise,..

Small businesses are the lifeblood of this country. Making up 99% of businesses and employing over 50% of the workforce yet they seem to mystify the banks. Despite their strong hold on the Australian..

A good accountant is vital to your business operations. Not only for planning accounting and tax, but for advice on almost all aspects of your operations. Therefore ensuring that you have a good..

There are many options for getting the funding to launch or expand a business, and the criteria for each lender will vary. However, there are some fundamental elements that all banks and lenders will..

Ever wondered what a bank wants from a customer?  Banks may seem unreasonable at times, but the truth is, what they want is actually pretty simple! Here is our guide to be being the perfect bank..

Designed to improve transparency, comparability and disclosure of leasing activities there is a new leasing standard coming - AASB 16. It takes effect on January 1, 2019 and you need to be ready. In..

Starting a new business can be overwhelming, there is so much to do and not all of it is within your skill set or interests. We find many new business owners struggle with getting a system in place..

Running and growing a business presents the owners and managers with numerous challenges on a daily basis. Some of these challenges are completely out of the hands of the business, unforeseen and..

‘Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket’, a saying that has been passed down for many generations. It can be applied across a number of situations, but none more so than asset allocation. Often..

Business loans are unlike other private loans such as a mortgage or personal loan. They include a covenant which are terms set out by the lender. They are benchmarks or certain actions that the..