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Harness the ‘elephant in the room’

by Andrew Way • 10 Mar 2020

Semper's director, Andrew Way, outlines 10 tips to bolster business through SME funding. READ MORE

Succession planning in focus

by Annie Kane • 10 Mar 2020

For many, retirement or succession planning may seem like a far-off activity, but planning for your exit from industry... READ MORE

What does it take to get small businesses paid on time?

by Linden Toll • 28 Feb 2020

While legislation may be needed to standardise payment times and practices for SMEs, brokers are the key to ensuring... READ MORE

Understanding resource maturity

by Steven Furman • 24 Feb 2020

There are different stages of growing a business – but do you know what they are? Steven Furman, the executive... READ MORE

Working with vulnerable customers

by Annie Kane • 11 Feb 2020

Last year, a new Banking Code of Practice was rolled out, which brought in a higher standard of customer care when... READ MORE

Open banking – Can it open new doors?

by Malavika Santhebennur • 11 Feb 2020

Malavika Santhebennur explores open banking’s impact on borrowers and how brokers can capitalise on the... READ MORE

Hayne: Mortgage broking’s defining moment

by Anja Pannek • 6 Feb 2020

The tumultuous 12 months following the release of the royal commission final report have strengthened the broking... READ MORE

ANZ Research revises property price forecasts

by Reporter • 31 Jan 2020

The research group has “revised up” its forecasts for home value growth over the coming year to reflect the recent... READ MORE

The art of being remarkable

by Nick Young • 24 Jan 2020

Facilitating great customer service is all about being remarkable. Trail Homes' Nick Young outlines how to be... READ MORE

How solo brokers can beat the ‘overwhelm’

by Peter Ellis • 20 Jan 2020

Single operator brokers can sometimes feel overwhelmed by the job, but help is at hand. Broker and founder of Lending... READ MORE

Now is the time to strengthen your commercial lending acumen

by Chris Thomas • 13 Jan 2020

With challenging business conditions set to continue in 2020, the need for brokers to build up their commercial acumen... READ MORE

Beating the holiday blues

by Hannah Dowling • 27 Dec 2019

The holiday season is often filled with family and festivities, but for many, the summer period delivers more than just... READ MORE

Top tips for managing business cash flow over the holiday period

by Greg Charlwood • 24 Dec 2019

Greg Charlwood, managing director of Australian Invoice Finance, outlines some top tips for managing cash flow over the... READ MORE

How brokers can meet the best interests test

by David Bailey • 13 Dec 2019

At AFG’s recent national conference, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg spoke about the Federal Government’s proposal for a... READ MORE

Weighing up the case for white label loans

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Dec 2019

With various lenders rolling out white label offerings this year, Malavika Santhebennur explores the ins and outs of... READ MORE

2019: The Year in Review

by Malavika Santhebennur • 13 Dec 2019

It has been another busy and eventful year for brokers, as well as the broader financial services industry, with the... READ MORE

2020 Vision: Predictions for the year ahead

by Malavika Santhebennur • 12 Dec 2019

As the broking industry comes to grips with the year that was 2019, Malavika Santhebennur asks industry heads what they... READ MORE

Demand for festive finance drives opportunities for brokers

by Cameron Poolman • 10 Dec 2019

Brokers can help SME clients navigate the cash flow demands of the holiday season and drive growth in their own... READ MORE

How this former AFL player started his own brokerage

by Tasha Levy • 3 Dec 2019

Domenic Cassisi set up his brokerage, Funding Options, while he was still captain of the Port Adelaide Football Club,... READ MORE

Life is not a dress rehearsal, what are you waiting for?

by Jason Back • 25 Nov 2019

In the final instalment of his six-part blog series, Jason Back outlines why there is no time to effect change. READ MORE

Not learning from your customers? You’re probably not asking the...

by Sarah Barnett • 11 Nov 2019

Sarah Barnett discusses why we need to think more broadly about consumer reviews, and explains why smart operators will... READ MORE

Going up: Is the credit downturn over?

by Charbel Kadib • 11 Nov 2019

Green shoots have emerged in the Australian housing market after a prolonged period of subdued activity. Charbel Kadib... READ MORE

How customer obsession will drive the next phase of broking

by Anja Pannek • 28 Oct 2019

PLAN Australia celebrates its 20th anniversary this year partnering the broking industry. As the broking industry... READ MORE

Staff are not just for Christmas…

by Jason Back • 21 Oct 2019

Just like a “puppy is not just for Christmas”, nor is getting new staff for our business a quick fix to our... READ MORE

Mutually Beneficial

by Tas Bindi • 7 Oct 2019

The mutual banking sector has seen strong growth over the last couple of years, with socially conscious customers... READ MORE