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Eastern states' start-up numbers leap as WA lags: Report
9:58AM | Wednesday, 5 SeptemberAlmost 6% of all Australian businesses launched during the past 12 months, with the eastern states outshining boom state Western Australia in terms of new enterprises, according to data intelligence company Veda.
Business credit demand slides as start-ups hunt funds elsewhere
7:17AM | Tuesday, 31 JulyOverall growth in business credit applications eased to 4.5% over the year to the June quarter, a Veda report reveals, suggesting start-ups are bypassing business loans for other forms of credit.
Mining states surge ahead in SME credit demand
5:56AM | Tuesday, 1 MayNew research reveals business credit inquiries increased in the first quarter of 2012, with demand driven by the mining states, suggesting start-up opportunities in mining regions are on the up.
Five credit checks you must make on new customers
5:17AM | Wednesday, 2 MayAs a new business, it’s natural to feel overjoyed at your first sales. Customer validation of your idea is essential if your start-up is to succeed.
Start-ups face new Personal Property Securities Register
3:49AM | Monday, 11 MarchThe new national PPSR, which commenced today, will allow lenders and businesses to register their security interests, replacing several state-based registers.
Inflation data fuels rate cut predictions
10:46AM | Wednesday, 26 OctoberAn interest rate cut on Melbourne Cup Day looks increasingly likely, with new figures showing consumer inflation rose just 0.6% in the third quarter, down from 0.8% in the second quarter.
