Apricity at the GEA Expo
We recently exhibited at the GEA Supply Chain Expo. This was a fantastic event, where we made contact with a number of businesses across a wide range of industries including mining and mining services, manufacturing, transport and logistics, professional services and many more. Following the event we ran a quick survey as we are always […]
Qantas Voucher Competition Winner
Congratulations to the lucky winner of our recent competition, Megan Rabbitt-Sutton, the Financial Manager from Wolff Group based in Toowoomba, Queensland. Megan is the recipient of a $250 Qantas voucher. When asked what does Apricity mean for their business, Megan said “the potential to fund invoices and possibly invest further into the growth of their business”. […]
Apricity News + your chance to win a $250 Qantas Voucher
Apricity News + your chance to win a $250 Qantas Voucher Why is it that in Australia, we seem to be continually let down by the leaders in the economy, politics and more recently – our sporting teams? Without getting in to Ball-Tampering-Gate, I do think that as a nation, it’s important to admit when […]
OVERDRAFTS, SMALL BUSINESS AND THE BANKS
Small businesses face many challenges, but one of the biggest obstacles can be obtaining external finance (The Availability of Business Finance, RBA). Many small businesses have typically relied on bank facilities, such as overdrafts, to manage cash-flow shortages, however the RBA states that lenders appetite for this is decreasing. In a speech just before Christmas, […]
Cashflow finance – getting the facts straight
From Alan Hewitt For any business owner, cashflow dictates whether you live or die. Protecting it and maintaining control must be an absolute priority if your business is to flourish. But with customers setting their own terms as to when you receive payment, this can be difficult to do. There are a wide range of […]
Queensland mining suppliers call for return to fairer payment terms
The current 60-day payment terms of major mining houses operating in Queensland are having a significant negative impact on local small to medium businesses.
New index looks at the state of small business
Accounting firm Xero are now providing a monthly report as insight into small businesses to inform government policy and regulation.
Small Business Commissioner Kate Carnell targets government for faster payments
A new campaign lead by Small Business Ombudsman Kate Carnell, may require contractors from some of the federal government’s biggest spending departments to pay small businesses within 30 days.
