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Should you use your own car or buy a company vehicle?
If you own a small business that needs a transportation solution to improve its operations, you may be wondering whether buying a company-owned vehicle is a worthwhile investment.
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Classic Funding Group and Cashflow Finance, owned by CML will continue to operate independently supporting the SME community with funding solutions
Announced today on the ASX, CML will continue to trade independently as the proposed acquisition by Scottish Pacific will not be proceeding.
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How to get started with LinkedIn advertising
Most people are familiar with Social Media for personal use, but there are lots of advantages for businesses too. In our new series of articles we look at each media through the lens of advertising. LinkedIn offers the most established database of people in business with their roles and details such as location. For a small budget, it's a medium that could provide you with new leads or partnerships to help you out of the trading difficulties.
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COVID-19 : Resources and support for your small business
The COVID-19 outbreak is impacting businesses globally in many ways including temporary business closures, staffing issues and supply chain interruptions.
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Instant write-off to get a boost for business
Keeping the cash flow of your business in the positive is important to maintain healthy growth. But this can be rather tricky if you have to purchase large, essential items for your business. Luckily, the instant asset write-off, initiated by the Australian government, makes it possible for business owners to claim assets you have or are going to purchase for your business. The limits are now proposed to rise from the current value of $30,000 up to as high as $150,000.
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Outlook for Waste Treatment and Disposal Services
This sector includes a range of companies who treat and dispose of a range of materials and liquids. The main activities are operating landfills, garbage disposal, septic tanks pumping and waste treatment.
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100 years of aviation and turning old machines into gold
In November 1919, 100 years ago, Qantas (known then as Queensland and Northern Territory Airline Services) launched its first commercial flight in Australia, setting off a century of innovation in aviation. Indeed, aviation has come a long way since its beginnings, as planes were built to fly further and faster, linking Australians to one another across the country and the globe.
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Outlook for Road Freight Transport
Employing over 142,000 people across Australia working in over 40,000 businesses, this sector transports non-bulk freight by road. Larger vehicles cross states whilst light commercial vehicles complete the final stages of delivery. It's a critical part of the supply chain, particularly for manufacturers and retailers. Total Revenue in 2019 is expected to have reached $46.8 billion, rising as demand grows. We explore the outlook for these companies and the sector's opportunities and threats for the new decade.
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The benefits of utilising robotics in manufacturing
Around the world, manufacturers are searching for ways to make their practices and processes more effective and efficient. As their industry becomes more reliant on technology, this industry needs to look toward the future to stay ahead of their competition.
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The pros and cons of hardware office investment
Successful businesses continually lower their costs while increasing their revenue. One of your most vexing decisions as owner of an SME is how to keep IT hardware expenses as low as possible while giving your employees the tools they need to succeed.
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