A Recession is on the Horizon – Let’s Talk Challenges and Opportunities
A key issue I am looking at are changes in the credit landscape over time. We need financiers to price, take, and manage risk. Credit intermediation is a critical component of economic development.
How can SMEs take advantage of New Zealand government procurement opportunities?
In New Zealand, government agencies spend approximately $51.5 billion dollars (around 20% of GDP annually) procuring goods and services from third party suppliers.
Australian government contracts offer growth opportunities and stability to SMEs
The revised Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPR) came into effect on July 1st this year, an initiative aimed at giving small to medium enterprises greater access to Government contracts.
How invoice finance can benefit labour hire and recruitment businesses.
Trends over the past two decades towards temporary or contract labour hire arrangements gathered speed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Invoice finance – a must have for FMCG suppliers
Contracts to supply the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market can be highly lucrative for SMEs, leading to significant expansion opportunities and a long-term income stream.
Freight & logistics transformation needs good cash flow to keep moving
In Australia and New Zealand, the sheer magnitude of change in supply and demand over the past two years has led to unprecedented transformation and growth in the freight and logistics sector.
How invoice finance can support cash flow in construction businesses
The Australian construction industry generates over $360 billion dollars in revenue, producing around 9% of our gross domestic product (GDP) and has a projected annual growth rate of 2.4% over the next five years.
Government procurement initiatives, a game changer for SMEs
In the recent federal budget, the Government announced significant changes aimed at making procurement contracts more accessible to SMEs. These include a requirement for government departments to split up major projects into smaller components making contracts more attainable for SMEs and encouraging greater competitiveness. Another highly compelling move is a commitment to reduce costs and […]
Invoice finance – it’s just good business.
In the recent federal budget, the Government announced significant changes aimed at making procurement contracts more accessible to SMEs. These include a requirement for government departments to split up major projects into smaller components making contracts more attainable for SMEs and encouraging greater competitiveness. Another highly compelling move is a commitment to reduce costs and […]
The Inventory Conundrum – Risks and Benefits of Holding Stock
For many small businesses, balancing inventory with supply and demand is a constant headache. How do you ensure your business has the stock on hand to meet customer demand without overstretching yourself financially by purchasing and storing inventory long before you receive any revenue for its sale? The inventory question in 2022 is more important […]
