by Apricity Finance | Feb 20, 2019 | Blog, News
Announced last November, the Australian Federal Government plans to introduce a national payment register that would force large businesses to report on how long it takes them to pay their suppliers. This move, which would give small businesses the opportunity to...
by Apricity Finance | Feb 13, 2019 | Blog, News
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by Apricity Finance | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, News
Banking Royal Commission disappoints for SMEs As we all know by now, Commissioner Hayne’s final report was made public on 4 February, with the Government pledging to take action on all 76 of the recommendations made. Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg stated; “From...
by Apricity Finance | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog, News
ATO debt can be one of the biggest barriers to securing finance for small business. If this is an issue facing you as a business owner, you are not alone – last year the ATO released figures showing that Australian Small Businesses owe in excess of $12 billion...
by Apricity Finance | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog, News
As reported in The Australian on the 31 January 2019, Small business Ombudsman Kate Carnell has called on the Royal Commission, policymakers and regulators to work harder to get Small/Medium businesses on a firmer footing against banks or risk a “credit squeeze”. Ms...
by Apricity Finance | Dec 6, 2018 | Testimonial
Our business has been in operation for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of civil infrastructure services for roads, rail, water, waste management and many other areas. In the past, we also have felt let down by the banks, so were very keen to engage with...
by Apricity Finance | Dec 6, 2018 | Testimonial
Our business was formed just 18 months ago and operates out of Gladstone, Queensland. The business specialises in project management, labour hire, engineering as well as commissioning/close out of major projects for clients in the mining and heavy industry sectors....
by Apricity Finance | Nov 22, 2018 | Blog, News
Small to medium business insolvencies dominate external administrator’s reports, according to an ASIC’s report of corporate insolvencies for the 2017-18 financial year. This year’s findings are consistent with the last two, revealing the top reasons for businesses...
by Apricity Finance | Nov 14, 2018 | Testimonial
We are a bulk haulage business based in Gisborne, New Zealand. Primarily we transport aggregate and fill for two large infrastructure companies throughout the North Island, we also have a few smaller corporate clients. Until recently we were a small business...
by Apricity Finance | Nov 14, 2018 | Blog, News
Companies that inflict long payment terms on their small business suppliers are now facing the possibility of public naming and shaming under a review of payment times outlined this week by the Small Business Ombudsman, Kate Carnell. The review will include a survey...
by Apricity Finance | Nov 12, 2018 | Blog, News
“Australia has a competition problem – there is not enough of it. Our industries are concentrated. Anti-competitive conduct is rife. Our consumers are treated poorly”. Dr Andrew Leigh, MP We read with interest this article in the Sydney Morning Herald...
by Apricity Finance | Oct 25, 2018 | Blog, News
Can you believe the Christmas countdown is on? Every year it seems to happen earlier. And while thoughts for some turn to holidays, parties or end of year bonuses, for many small businesses the Christmas period can be a huge source of anxiety. For some businesses,...
