Debt finance
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THE NEWS WRAP: Greek debt crisis shakes markets
The Australian sharemarket fell 1.9% to a nine-month low yesterday and is now almost 10% below its peak in April this year, amid renewed concerns abou... Read More -
Aussies debt-laden but comfortable: Report
Australians are among the most indebted people in the world but are also the most comfortable carrying high levels of debt, according to a new global ... Read More -
SMEs face cash squeeze as strict lending returns
SMEs are experiencing a finance crisis due to the scarcity of lenders and a return to strict lending criteria, according to the Mortgage Finance Asso... Read More -
Get personally involved in collecting invoices
I think I have found the reason why so many entrepreneurs struggle along with poor cashflow – it’s called Angry Debtor Phobia. Read More -
SMEs bear brunt of debt collection crackdown
Small businesses are bearing the brunt of a crackdown on debt collection, with the Australian Taxation Office almost doubling the amount raised in goo... Read More -
Six warning signs that you’re heading for a cash crunch
When a business fails, it’s easy to look back with hindsight and see where things went wrong. Read More -
Top 10 excuses for late payment – and how to tackle them
“My dog ate my homework” excuses are rarely tolerated at school, but it seems that small businesses are regularly accepting feeble justifications from... Read More -
Upfront and advance payments on the rise
One in six businesses are demanding upfront payments and more are demanding cash in advance due to uncertain market conditions, according to a recent ... Read More -
Start-ups increasingly turning to debtor finance
Debtor finance is becoming increasingly popular among start-ups due to economic uncertainty and rising interest rates, a new study shows. Read More -
CreditorWatch aiming to ward off late payers
A new service called CreditorWatch has been launched to warn start-ups from doing business with shonky operators who carry poor credit ratings. Read More