Farming is a family affair. According to the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (ABARES), 95% of Australian farms are family owned and operated. The desire to keep
Farming is a family affair. According to the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture and Water Resources (ABARES), 95% of Australian farms are family owned and operated. The desire to keep the farm’s ownership within the family, limits the sources of funds available for expansion, investment or equipment to funding types
Franchising is a popular choice for many entrepreneurs. According to the Franchise Council of Australia, franchising is a $146bn sector and there are approximately 1,200+ different franchise systems, over 800,000 franchised businesses and the sector employs more than 500,000 people.
Opening a franchise is an excellent way to hit the
Inventory is cash. Cash that is tied up in objects sitting in stock rooms, show rooms and on factory floors. Objects that can deteriorate over time or become obsolete. Objects that can be lost or stolen. Inventory ties up cash that could otherwise be redeployed into funding business growth and
Nearly 52,000 Australian companies engage in exports of goods worth approximately AUD$320bn according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Another AUD$315bn worth of goods is also imported from abroad, making Australia the 5th freest economy in the world according to Heritage.com.
Australia’s largest trading counterparties are based in China and
In this article we explore the debt options for a management buyout from equity Investment, debt financing, seller financing, to asset sales or divestitures.
Any business owner knows the importance of managing cash flows to ensure that liquidity remains strong and that the business has the ability to take advantage of sudden growth opportunities or big contracts. Late payments impact businesses severely as cash that could otherwise be reinvested in growing stock, marketing or
Whether you are starting a new business, changing the course of an existing business or simply re-evaluating your company’s current condition, a business plan will serve as a roadmap for you and your team. The process of writing a business plan will also help refine your ideas and consider how