Don’t drown in Buy Now Pay Later debt this Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and there’s a good chance you’ve started turning your attention to gifts for family and friends. But be…
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Are your cashflow needs in order ahead of the summer trading season?
The summer trading season poses a raft of tricky cashflow and stocking challenges for retailers at the best of times, let alone…
Read MoreHow to protect your business and your customers from scams
When you pay a supplier or service provider, are you certain you’re paying the right account? You’ve got to be super careful…
Read MoreOpen banking is ramping up, so how are lenders using your data?
Open banking is here and it’s charging full steam ahead. So just how are lenders and fintechs using your shared data in…
Read MoreAre you relying on a personal credit card for business expenses?
We’ve all been guilty of the odd credit card mix-up from time to time - it happens! But if you’re consistently relying…
Read MoreSME lending options are on the rise, but how do you access them?
While many SME owners worry about their access to finance, a surge of new lenders and products is rapidly expanding the options…
Read MoreOnly half of SMEs have recently been able to secure full funding: report
Almost one-in-two SMEs have applied for new funding in the last six months, a new report has found, and of those SMEs…
Read MoreAre they really OK? Here’s how to check in with them today
Do you know how the people in your world are really doing right now? Chances are you know someone who’s doing it…
Read MoreSME Recovery Loan Scheme revamped to help more businesses
More small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat due to the economic impacts of COVID will have access to cheaper funding…
Read MoreHow to ease financial pressure through debt consolidation
With many people around the country doing it tough right now, this week we’ll look at a way you can take some…
Read MoreCOVID hardship and grant options that could help you
With the pandemic once again tightening its grip around many parts of Australia, today we’ll run you through hardship and grant options…
Read MoreNew super laws: a timely reminder to check your life insurance policy
What measures do you have in place to help protect your family home or business? If life insurance through your superannuation account…
Read MoreCash flow tips for businesses thriving and surviving the pandemic
Australia is a tale of two economies right now, depending on the state or sector your business is based in. Today we’ll…
Read MoreNeed help paying your insurance and workers comp premiums this year?
As if Australian business owners hadn’t faced enough challenges this past year - now the dreaded annual insurance and workers compensation premiums…
Read MoreEOFY alert! Financial year end just days away
Small business owners wanting to buy a vehicle, asset or important piece of equipment and immediately write off the cost only have…
Read MoreAussie businesses load up on light commercial vehicles
Australian businesses have shifted things up a gear this year, with new asset finance figures revealing a 187% rise in light commercial…
Read MorePedal to the metal: EOFY is officially bearing down on us
Keen to buy a vehicle, asset or another vital piece of equipment for your business and immediately write off the cost? Well,…
Read MoreSMEs to get full asset write-off extension and fairer go with ATO
Small businesses in dispute with the ATO over their tax debt will get “a fairer go” under new rules proposed in the…
Read MoreHas the housing market’s latest record-breaking run peaked?
Property prices climbed at a breathtaking pace in early 2021, which has been good news for homeowners and heartbreaking for house hunters.…
Read MoreBusiness demand for equipment has hit record numbers
Businesses across the country are purchasing new equipment and vehicles in record numbers, as companies big and small embrace the strongest market…
Read MoreFree new mental health support service for small business owners
Floods, fire and pandemic - it’s been an incredibly tough 15 months for many Australian businesses. And with government support about to…
Read MoreDo you have a succession plan in place for your business?
Who would take the reins of your family business if you had to take a step back from it? Turns out just…
Read MoreSME credit demand improves, lenders begin next phase of COVID-19 support
Things are starting to look better for small business owners across the country with just 5% of deferred business loans yet to…
Read MoreHow will your business bounce back from 2020?
If you’re worried about how to recover from the horror show that was 2020, you’re not alone. Two-thirds of Australian small to…
Read MoreWhat are Australia’s most popular vehicles? The 2020 results are in
Long gone are the days of Holden vs Ford. These days it’s all about the SUV vs the great Australian ute. So…
Read MoreNew year, new you: 3 quick and easy finance resolutions
Whenever we think of New Year’s resolutions, the first thing that comes to mind is a health kick. But here are three…
Read MoreHappy New Year! Here’s to a prosperous 2021!
Well, that was a year for the history books. Time to start looking forward, we reckon! And the good news is 2021…
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings! Bring on 2021!
To all our wonderful clients: this has been a year like no other, so we can only hope that you’re treated to…
Read MoreWarning to SMEs: payment times have completely blown out
Small businesses are receiving payments from clients a month late on average - that’s 18 days longer than last year. Make sure…
Read MoreLove thy neighbour: how to protect your home these summer holidays
How comfortable do you feel leaving your home unattended when you go on holidays? Turns out that those who know their neighbours…
Read More8 ideas to improve your business’s cash flow over the festive season
The festive season is fast approaching and this year, more than ever, it’s important for businesses to ensure they have their cash…
Read MoreTurbocharged instant asset write-off scheme unveiled
There was one big-ticket initiative in the federal budget that really caught our eye, and that was the turbocharged version of the…
Read MoreResponsible lending laws to be axed: what that means for you
You might have recently heard that ‘responsible lending laws’ are set to be scrapped early next year. Rest assured though that you'll…
Read MoreJobKeeper 2.0 is about to begin: here’s what you need to know
Like most sequels, JobKeeper 2.0 won’t be as big a blockbuster as the original. But that’s not to say it won't help…
Read MoreR U OK? We’re here for you, and here’s how you can support others
2020 hasn’t been an easy year for many Aussie households and businesses, which makes today an important one to check in on…
Read MoreWhy you should care about the new ‘Open Banking’ era
‘Open Banking’ is now officially upon us. But what does that mean and why should you care? Well, in a nutshell, it’ll…
Read MoreThe $150,000 instant asset write-off, explained
Keen to buy a vehicle or another asset for your business and immediately write off the cost? You’ve got just a few…
Read MoreHow the instant asset write-off applies to vehicles
Got your eye on a shiny new vehicle for your business thanks to the $150,000 instant asset write-off? We've got the answers…
Read More4 important upcoming business deadlines
Interested in a $10,000 business grant? How about buying a much-needed asset and immediately writing off the cost? Here are four looming…
Read MoreSME owners impacted by coronavirus urged to contact creditors
SME owners concerned about the coronavirus outbreak impacting their cash flow are being urged to talk to their creditors as soon as…
Read MoreEmployers granted one-off super amnesty
Employers who have underpaid their staff superannuation have been granted a one-off amnesty to make things right, but that doesn’t mean they’re…
Read MoreHow to avoid underinsuring your home
With Australia currently enduring its worst bushfire season on record, we all want to do our little bit to help out, so…
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings! Here’s to a prosperous 2020!
With 2019 drawing to a close, we hope you're shifting into holiday mode and getting ready to relax and unwind (or, at…
Read MoreHow to spread some free Xmas cheer these holidays
Did you know there’s around $1.1 billion owed to Aussie families in unclaimed shares, bank accounts and life insurance? With the festive…
Read MoreSMEs need more support from lenders to grow: RBA
The ‘pendulum may have swung a bit too far’ when it comes to the tight lending standards currently imposed on small businesses,…
Read MoreRBA cuts cash rate, but will the banks pass it on?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of…
Read MoreBusiness loan rejection causing SME cash flow issues
More than one-in-five SMEs are having cash flow problems due to business loans being rejected, according to new research.
Read MoreFour ways to dive into the property market with a smaller deposit
Three-in-five prospective first home buyers intend to buy soon with a smaller deposit, rather than wait until they have saved a 20%…
Read MoreHome-ownership within reach: will you qualify for new buyer scheme?
Imagine buying your first home with only a 5% deposit and not having to pay lenders mortgage insurance. Well, that dream is…
Read MoreHas the tide turned? Household lending surges
Lending to Aussie households spiked 3.9% in July, the strongest growth seen since October 2014, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics…
Read MoreIs the housing market drought finally over?
Marge, Marge, the rains are ‘ere! Home prices have recorded their first rise since October 2017, with national dwelling values increasing 0.8%…
Read MoreEver dreamed of starting your own business?
Ever been tempted to tell the boss you’re leaving to start your own business? You’re not alone. In fact, more than nine…
Read MoreBuy now, pay now: the importance of budgeting for gifts
How much do you think the average Aussie spends on gifts each month? $20, $50 or 100? (hint: we’re a generous bunch).…
Read MoreNew code to protect Aussies buying solar panels
Ever thought about investing in solar panels for your home? If so, you’ll know it’s a big decision and there’s a lot…
Read MoreCaviar and wine, anyone? What a court ruling means for you
Indulgences such as caviar, wagyu beef and the finest bottles of wine shouldn’t count against you when lenders assess your application for…
Read MoreOn the hunt for a new loan provider?
One in 10 consumers have switched credit products in the past year, according to new research, with Millennials and women in particular…
Read MoreTime’s ticking: ATO to report overdue tax debts to credit agencies
Businesses that put off paying large tax bills for too long may soon find that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has notified…
Read MorePlanning ahead: RBA says expect long-term low interest rates
Good news for mortgage holders this week, with the RBA saying “it’s reasonable to expect an extended period of low interest rates”.
Read MoreHave your smashed avo and eat it too!
One of the most annoying myths for young homebuyers has to be the smashed avo breaky one. You know - to buy…
Read MoreHow criminals steal your identity to steal your money
Scams involving identity theft have cost Australians at least $16 million this year, and that figure is likely to be just the…
Read MoreGot a spare pineapple? Pay off your mortgage faster
Reckon you could scrounge together an extra $50 each week to pay off your mortgage? If so, latest modelling shows the average…
Read MoreHousing affordability the best it’s been since 1999: HIA
Great news for home buyers - housing affordability is the best it’s been since 1999, according to new data released by the…
Read MoreWhat the cash rate cuts mean for other areas of your finance
Whenever the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) changes the official cash rate we all hear about how it will impact home loans.…
Read MoreRBA goes back-to-back with cash rate cuts
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of…
Read MoreGranny flat could boost your property value by 30%
Backyard cricket pitch not getting much of a workout these days? Sick of your weekends being taken up with mowing and gardening?…
Read MoreHow to find a bank with strong corporate social responsibility
Yes, we’re well aware that this may sound like an oxymoron to some! But cheeky jokes aside, this is a question we’ve…
Read MoreIs the housing market finally about to reach rock bottom?
‘Are we there yet?’ That seems to be the million dollar question on everyone’s lips. Today we’ll take a look at whether…
Read MoreA Super heads-up before the EOFY
Superannuation changes are afoot, and time is running out this financial year to take action. Here’s what you need to know about…
Read MoreGetting hounded by ATO impersonators? Don’t get scammed this tax season
Tax time is just around the corner, which means ATO impersonators are pulling out their bag of tricks to try and scam…
Read MoreWill lenders pass on the RBA rate cut to you?
The RBA has cut the official cash rate to a new record low of 1.25%. But hang on a sec… Will lenders…
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