Five Ways to Bring in More Cash for Your Business
Now is the perfect time to evaluate your financial position and come up with innovative ways to add revenue streams and generate cash. Here are five ways you might consider to improve your cash inflow: 1. Evaluate your current company assets. Take a look at your assets, both fixed and human. Could you make slight […]
Marketwatch Federal Budget wrap
Federal Budget 2020 Armed with a decent red and a plate of grilled salmon and asparagus, Marketwatch has had a most enjoyable time attending a webinar held by the inestimable Bill Evans, the chief economist for Westpac Bank Ltd. Bill has an international reputation and is one of the greats of the economic world both […]
Bricks, mortar and a tale of a hurricane
Bricks, mortar and a tale of a hurricane Marketwatch had cause to think back to October 1987 in England. He well remembers watching the evening news on the television, followed, as always, by a cheerful weather forecaster trying to put a brave face on a mildly wet but otherwise uneventful week. Looking forward to a […]
Federal Budget 2020: What it Means for You
The Federal Budget was released on Tuesday 6th October. This article has a good summary of the “Winners and Losers” of the Budget. You’ll also find a recap of the key points below. Key Points: This budget is based on economic assumptions including the roll-out of a COVID-19 by the end of 2021. Tax cuts […]
Major Change to Bankruptcy Laws: What Does This Mean For Your Business?
It has been extremely difficult for many to keep their businesses afloat amid the COVID-19 crisis. Throwing a lifeline to small businesses, the government has overhauled bankruptcy laws to save thousands of jobs and companies on the verge of collapse. What Are The Changes? From the current ‘creditor-in-possession’ regime, Australia’s insolvency laws shifted to a […]
MarketWatch Comment
When language matters Marketwatch fondly remembers the more genteel days when a newspaper was read from cover to cover on the train to work. It would then be carefully folded and placed in an expensive briefcase together with the other occupant, the sandwich lunch. It is now altogether more frentic. Today is a case in […]
Marketwatch August 2020
What’s going on with gold? Marketwatch has a confession; he really does not know a lot about gold. His knowledge is largely confined to see it on his beloved spouse’s neck and fingers, accompanied by sparkly stones which, both he and his banker, have been promised they are real. The other thing he knows is […]
5 Environmental Conservation Tips for Small Businesses
While major companies create powerful green initiatives, many small businesses use the excuse of “no resources” to do nothing. However, everyone plays an important role in protecting the environment, and small businesses have a unique opportunity to involve their community of employees and customers. The most effective environmental conservation projects need not cost much more […]
Should you hire remote overseas workers?
The rise of the global workforce has opened up exciting possibilities for small business owners whose growing companies could use an extra set of hands. If you’re wondering whether it’s worthwhile to hire overseas workers for virtual admin support or other business services, cost considerations alone can make the prospect quite attractive. Before you decide […]
3 Advantages of Digital Signing for Businesses
Digital signing, versus the traditional “wet” signature, has become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more countries across the globe have endorsed the legal validity of digital signing, enabling businesses to digitize entire workflows and further optimize management processes. Whether you’re preparing an employee work agreement, finalizing a new client contract, or submitting an […]