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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

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!)
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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