Spring cleaning is a big focus this time of year, so why not take some time to give your business a once-over? There are lots of ways you can refresh your business and ensure you’re running as efficiently as possible. Take a fresh look at your finances Make sure all your financial processes are running […]

If you are looking to purchase equipment from a private vendor, there are certain checks that should be completed to ensure you gain clear title to the asset. As your trusted Finance Broker, we complete several checks to ensure that the equipment you are purchasing is from a legitimate and reliable source. We also ensure

You already understand how valuable time is if you run your own business or work for yourself. So it can seem hard to obtain a loan for your business when dealing with lenders who need a ton of paperwork to prove income. Furthermore, many self-employed people find it challenging to supply their lender with traditional

We’ve put together a basic insurance overview when purchasing equipment through finance. Over the years of organising finance across Australia, the Connect Business Finance team has witnessed events from customers losing equipment in a fire, to having equipment being stolen off the street. We want to make sure our customers are aware they need to

Businesses are encouraged to go for gold at the Brisbane 2032 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the Queensland government urging businesses to make their bid with billions of Olympic and government contracts up for grabs. The Q2032 website is now live and invites eligible businesses to get on Team Queensland. Tenders include everything from stadium stands,

Cutting costs can often be the simplest way to improve your businesses profitability. Not only that, but cost-cutting strategies may assist safeguard the business’s long-term competitiveness. We’ve compiled a list of innovative ideas to start cutting costs in your business today. Using the right technology Implementing technology into the business can not only help you

As your small business matures, you’ll want to keep an eye out for various milestones to help gauge your business’s performance. The ATO uses external benchmarks to compare small businesses with similar businesses in the same industry as a method to identify businesses that are avoiding tax obligations. It is a little more difficult for

If your business is looking to upgrade or buy a work vehicle or equipment, asset finance may help to boost your business without using cash. Asset financing enables businesses to align repayments based on their cash flow condition. When you have access to the correct equipment and machinery, you may discover that your business is

While SMEs were not on the sideline in this year’s Federal Budget, nor were they in the spotlight. That’s the word from the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia. It says the budget acknowledges small businesses, “but there is a need for greater focus on empowering them, promoting entrepreneurship and providing enhanced reasons to commence

Each year at tax time business owners seek clarity around which expenses they can leverage to optimise their tax commitments. In this guide we explain what is considered a business loan expense and if you can claim it at tax time. Understanding business loan expenses What is a business loan? A business loan functions in