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Small businesses leaving themselves vulnerable to currency fluctuations
Inside Small BusinessResearch by East & Partners commissioned by WorldFirst, a global digital payments and financial services platform for SMEs engaged in cross-border trade, has found that Australian small businesses are missing out on valuable Foreign Exchange (FX) opportunities and are more vulnerable to currency risk stemming from mounting interest rates and persistent inflation.
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Optimising investment in electric vehicles as business adoption set to soar
Businesses are poised to lead the expansion of Australia’s electric vehicle market. We explore top tips and lesser-known financial incentives that can help balance impact and costs.
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CBA records strongest asset finance growth on record
New CBA data reveals record number of businesses financing new transport and equipment in the past financial year, with electric vehicles and technology upgrades helping businesses to drive growth.
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ANZ and Taulia Partner on Working Capital
Wed, May 31, 2023 Australia  ANZ ,Partnerships ,Supply Chain ,Supply Chain Financing ,Working Capital(31 May 2023 – Australia) US fintech, Taulia, and Melbourne-headquartered ANZ Bank, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at delivering improved working capital solutions to support the resilience and sustainability of global supply chains.
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CBA launches green vehicle and equipment finance
Tue, April 18, 2023 Australia  CBA ,Asset Finance ,Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ,Sustainable FinanceDiscounted asset financing to support the sustainability goals of businesses through investment in green vehicles, equipment and machinery.
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Media Release: NSW SMEs hit hardest by rising wages and red tape costs
Rising wages and compliance costs top the list of growing cost pressures for Australian SMEs, with small and medium businesses in NSW the most heavily impacted.
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Supply chains shifting to APAC, including China – HSBC report
APAC corporates continue to deglobalise in order to strengthen their supply chains, while taking advantage of opportunities from the RCEP.
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Australian SMEs turn towards non-bank lenders to fund growth: ScotPac
Australian small and medium businesses are being urged to sit down with financial advisors and re-evaluate their options in 2023 as COVID-19 stimulus funding begins to dry up.