Finance
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Should superannuation funds lend directly to SMEs?
First 5000 | October 5, 2018In the right circumstances superannuation funds could provide capital for growth to SME’s and business more generally, complementing more traditional capital sources such as banks, according to a new discussion paper.
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RBA small business finance report backs Ombudsman’s recommendations
First 5000 | September 22, 2018Small business owners and start-ups are still finding it difficult to access finance to start or grow their businesses, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s latest bulletin, Access to Small Business Finance.
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Financial tips for entrepreneurs
Amelia Atkins | September 22, 2018No one is a stranger to the headaches that money can bring. Luckily for entrepreneurs, there are ways of overcoming financial obstacles and even preventing financial disasters which spell doom in the business world. Here is what every first-time entrepreneur has to do.
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Ombudsman welcomes extension to crowdfunding eligibility
First 5000 | September 20, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell has welcomed the passing of legislation to extend crowdfunding eligibility.
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Aussie SMBs in hot water as house prices continue to fall
First 5000 | September 19, 2018Australian small business owners have continued to use their homes as a guarantee in recent years, but with property values declining across the country and bank interest rates on the rise, Jirsch Sutherland, a specialist insolvency and business recovery practice, is warning SMBs of the dangers that may lay ahead.
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New guide to borrowing from fintech lenders released
First 5000 | September 15, 2018The ASBFEO and theBankDoctor.org have released a guide to help small to medium enterprise owners better understand the ‘ins and outs’ of borrowing from fintech lenders.
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Ombudsman welcomes instant asset write-off extension
First 5000 | September 14, 2018The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the passing of legislation to extend the $20,000 instant asset write-off for a further 12 months.
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Financial advice industry offers post-retirement careers
Mark Sinclair | August 21, 2018Despite the constant negative predictions of an unprecedented exodus of mature age advice practitioners, their expertise and skills will be required to fill new and emerging roles as the industry transitions into the post FoFA and Royal Commission era.
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Troubled times for financial services
Paul Tynan | August 8, 2018As the federal government, Royal Commission and FASEA continue to reshape the financial services industry and fuel many predictions and much speculation, it’s imperative to take time out to seriously consider the future as the ramifications are so immense.
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Your end of financial year checklist
Stephen Barnes | June 20, 2018Stephen Barnes, business expert and author of ‘Run Your Business Better’, offers SMEs some handy tips on dealing with the end of the financial year.
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Ombudsman launches inquiry into affordable capital for SMEs
First 5000 | April 5, 2018The Small Business Ombudsman has launched a new inquiry exploring international initiatives that address the funding gap for small to medium sized enterprises.
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14 questions before you retire from the family firm
David Harland | April 3, 2018Whether it’s because of underfunded retirement plans, lack of succession or sales options, or a sheer unwillingness to relinquish the reins, family business leaders are increasingly delaying the transition to retirement.
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How the government can finance company tax cuts
Miranda Stewart | March 11, 2018Slashing company tax rates to 25 or even 20% would attract foreign investment, boost wages and encourage growth but how could it be paid for?
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Fintech business lenders move to increase transparency
First 5000 | March 1, 2018With the financial technology sector set to disrupt business loans, a new joint report sets out best-practice for new lenders in terms of transparency and disclosure.
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The danger of blurring business and personal funds
First 5000 | January 4, 2018The owners of smaller businesses can be tempted to use unsecured personal funds to invest in their firms but the consequences can be dire.