How do credit cards work?

Here is the basic way in which a credit card works: The customer applies for their chosen credit card. The credit card provider assesses their application and accepts or rejects it based on credit history, and personal and financial details. If accepted,... More...

Know Your Customer

If you are providing your customers with an account, make sure you know who your customer is. With some simple internet searches, you could save yourself a lot of money in the longer term. Invoicing the correct entity is very important. It ensures there... More...

Top Tips For Small Business In Tough Times

Judy Hartcher, CEO of the Finance & Treasury Association, has six top tips to help you though the recession… Improve Cash Flow “Cash is king” so delay capital purchases, extend payment times, collect outstanding debts quickly and... More...

Buying Property Is Not Shopping!

Whether you want to build a real estate portfolio or buy a home, acquiring a property is an important step to take – it is a long-term decision. Defining your long term objectives and keeping up-to-date with the Sydney real estate market and its elements,... More...

Raising Business Finance During a Recession

One of the major concerns facing anyone looking to purchase a business is how they will raise the necessary finance. This has been made even more difficult due to the global recession that is currently taking place, so raising the necessary capital may... More...

Profit is not Cash!

It’s understandable that most people in business measure success in terms of the profit they make. They know that a profitable business can pay its bills and provide a living for its owners. While this is generally true, it isn’t the whole story.... More...

Marketing In The Downturn - Part 2

Part 2 of marketing in the downturn features how you can get more from your existing infrastructure and most important assets your. 1. Website Usability; • Prepare a basic guide for what you want to test, and the kind of questions you want answered... More...

Marketing in the Downturn – Part 1

With Australia’s likelihood to ride out the global economic crises now looking bleak, the belts are tightening and marketers are starting to feel the pressure to deliver more results with fewer resources. So just how can you get more from less?... More...

What does the new Fair Work Bill mean to me?

By Adrienne Unkovich, MD, Workforce Guardian – Australia’s number one online employment relations service The long-awaited Fair Work Bill 2008 has been introduced into Federal Parliament and it’s essential for employers to understand how it will... More...

The cost of buying Australian property

In addition to the purchase price, there are buying costs one should include in the total budget allocated to buying one’s home or investment real estate. Your local Stamp Duties office can provide you with information on how much stamp duty you... More...

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