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Working capital: How to calculate it and why it’s important
Working capital

Working capital: How to calculate it and why it’s important

Learn about working capital and how it reflects the financial health of your business. See how to calculate and improve working capital for more stability.

Vanessa Yip

8 minutes

Choosing your North Star Metric
Start-ups

Choosing your North Star Metric

A North Star metric is a key measurement of your business’s success and ensures everyone on your team is aligned to a singular goal. Learn how to define your North Star metric and push towards sustainable growth.

5 minutes

How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)

How to calculate burn rate (the right way!)

Learn how to calculate gross and net burn rates to forecast your cash runway better. Understand what makes a good burn rate and how to improve it.

Vanessa Yip

8 minutes

6 benefits of virtual debit and credit cards in 2024
Corporate cards

6 benefits of virtual debit and credit cards in 2024

Virtual payment cards are gaining more traction these days. And there's no end to how your business can use them to enable instant, secure payment access.

Joe Romeo

5 minutes

ABA files: the easiest way to make batch payments in Australia
Online payments

ABA files: the easiest way to make batch payments in Australia

Save a bunch of time using our batch payments function. Upload a file into Airwallex to make multiple payments all at once.

Olivia Tang

2 minutes

How much does PayPal Business charge for international payments?
Online payments

How much does PayPal Business charge for international payments?

Learn about PayPal fees for receiving money internationally, including PayPal international transfer charges, currency conversion costs, and alternatives.

Airwallex Editorial Team

7 minutes

What are retained earnings? Advantages and disadvantages
Accounting

What are retained earnings? Advantages and disadvantages

Learn what retained earnings are, how they affect business as well as their advantages and disadvantages for company finances and shareholder dynamics.

Joe Romeo

4 minutes

A guide to switching business bank accounts in Australia
Business banking

A guide to switching business bank accounts in Australia

Whether you’re looking for a business bank account with more transparent pricing, faster payments, or a user-friendly experience, we outline five key steps to make the switch and close your old account. (It’s a lot easier than you think.)

6 minutes

How to calculate cost of sales for your business
Business banking

How to calculate cost of sales for your business

In this article we’ll talk you through the ins and outs of cost of sales, and why it’s such a vital concept for businesses.

Tilly Michell

3 minutes

The easiest way to calculate an FX rate
Transfers

The easiest way to calculate an FX rate

In this article, we’ll show you the simplest way to read and calculate an exchange rate. Wherever you are in the world, you can use this formula to know what a fair FX rate looks like and how to read the market to make an exchange at the right time.

5 minute read

4 Habits of highly successful eCommerce businesses
Business banking

4 Habits of highly successful eCommerce businesses

Want to learn the secrets of eCommerce success? Start with these four purpose-led, customer-centric and experience-driven growth strategies.

Shani Ishigaki

7 minutes

Reduce Google, Facebook and LinkedIn ad spend with this one hack
Expense management

Reduce Google, Facebook and LinkedIn ad spend with this one hack

Because Google, Facebook and LinkedIn adverts are billed internationally, companies can incur additional charges when paying their bills. Here's how to avoid those fees.

Tilly Michell

4 mins

Multi-currency payment gateways: A better way to accept payments globally
Online payments

Multi-currency payment gateways: A better way to accept payments globally

Payment gateway technology has been instrumental in enabling eCommerce businesses to grow. We explore how an international payment solution can help your global eCommerce business expand with higher margins.

6 minutes

CHAPS vs. BACS payments: What’s the difference?
Online payments

CHAPS vs. BACS payments: What’s the difference?

When making high-volume or high-value transfers through your bank, there are two main payment networks you’ll be using: CHAPS vs BACS. So let’s look at the difference between BACS and CHAPS, and what this means for your business.

Joe Romeo

5 minutes

How to Calculate ROI: It’s Not as Hard as You Think
Accounting

How to Calculate ROI: It’s Not as Hard as You Think

In this article, we’re going to look at what ROI is, how to calculate ROI for your business, your marketing, and provide you with a simple ROI calculator you can use for your business.

Joe Romeo

7 minutes

What Australian Banks Charge for International Payments
Online payments

What Australian Banks Charge for International Payments

Find out the true cost of sending money overseas with Australian banks. Explore transfer fees, exchange rate margins & ways to save on international payments.

7 minutes

How to open a Euro bank account from Australia
Business banking

How to open a Euro bank account from Australia

Looking to expand into Europe? Here’s what to expect when opening a Euro business bank account in Germany, from Australia.

6 minutes

ING business bank accounts: a review of key business features
Business banking

ING business bank accounts: a review of key business features

Learn about ING’s business bank accounts, including key features, benefits & limitations, to see how they align with your business needs.

8 minutes

Bankwest Foreign Currency Account: a comparison
Business banking

Bankwest Foreign Currency Account: a comparison

Let’s dive into the key features and limitations of Bankwest’s foreign currency account options to help you determine if they're a good fit for your business.

6 minutes

Westpac Foreign Currency Account: a comparison
Business banking

Westpac Foreign Currency Account: a comparison

While there are many benefits to holding a foreign currency account with Westpac, there are also a number of limitations to take into consideration. Check out our full comparison, here.

6 minutes

NAB Foreign Currency Account: a comparison
Business banking

NAB Foreign Currency Account: a comparison

A NAB foreign currency account is designed for businesses who make regular international currency transactions. Let's take a closer look at the product on offer so you can decide if it's a good fit for your business.

6 minutes

International Shipping from Australia: What You Need to Know For Seamless Cross-Border Delivery
Online payments

International Shipping from Australia: What You Need to Know For Seamless Cross-Border Delivery

But to sell internationally, you need to figure out one key thing: shipping. Here’s what we’ll cover in this post so you can ensure you have a scalable shipping system in place for your cross-border expansion.

15 mins

ANZ Business Bank Accounts: a comparison
Business banking

ANZ Business Bank Accounts: a comparison

We take a look at ANZ's Business Advantage transaction account while comparing it feature for feature with our Airwallex Business Account.

5 minutes

How to open a US Stripe account from Australia
Finance operations

How to open a US Stripe account from Australia

Normally, Australian Stripe accounts will only allow you to withdraw funds in AUD, regardless of what currency the account collects in. Follow these steps to open a US Stripe account from Australia and withdraw in USD.

6 minutes

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