Should you use a personal loan?

A personal loan can come in handy if you need some extra cash to fund a purchase, but it may not always be your best option. Before you sign away, you will need to understand how personal loans work and if they are appropriate for your circumstances. A personal loan is when a person borrows…

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Tricks to save more money

Most people, at some stage or another, will need to save money. Whether it is for a large purchase such as a house deposit or money for a rainy day, similar savings principles apply. Consider the following tips to boost your savings account: Automate your savings One of the easiest ways to get into a…

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Managing risks associated with investing

Whenever or however you choose to invest, there will always be risk involved. Luckily, there are strategies you can adopt to manage this risk in the best way possible for you and your investment goals. Unfortunately, volatility in financial markets can cause an investor to lose their confidence. The Australian Government has provided Australians with…

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Maximising your accounts receivable

Freeing up working capital can help businesses fund growth, reduce debt levels and lower costs. One way to improve working capital is by managing your accounts receivable. Many businesses fall into the trap of poor accounts receivable management, for various reasons from extending credit to customers, to ignoring payments terms to guarantee a new sale.…

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Cash flow tips to improve your business

Poor cash flow is one of the biggest reasons why small businesses fail. A healthy cash flow allows you to operate your business free of hassle; allowing you to pay your staff and bills on time. Having enough working capital to meet your business’ needs can help you stay out of debt and in business.…

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Getting out of small business debt

Managing debt in your small business is essential in maintaining the financial health of your business as well as preventing bankruptcy. Consider the following tips to ensure your small business debts do not spiral out of control: Reshuffle or remove expenses Reviewing your expenses is one of the first steps to take when tackling debt.…

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Getting customers to settle debts

Good credit management is an important business strategy to maintain cash flow and stable finances. A cornerstone of managing credit is not only making sure an invoice gets paid, but gets paid on time. Before a debt recovery process commences (which may delay payment further and damage a relationship with a customer), it is worthwhile…

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Questions to ask before applying for a loan

A loan can be great help. It can assist you in achieving your goals faster, such as buying a house, purchasing a new car or getting your business up and running. However, there are many considerations to make before taking on a loan as choosing the wrong loan can cause financial and legal havoc down…

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