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Accounting
How to calculate and improve monthly recurring revenue (MRR)
Learn how to set up and run an subscription model that drives repeat revenue for your business.
•8 min
Ecommerce
The top cross border eCommerce markets businesses should expand into in 2022 and beyond
This joint report from Airwallex and PPRO shows the markets that present the most opportunity for eCommerce businesses looking to expand internationally in 2022 and beyond.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Asynchronous Work is Changing the World with Shannon Lincoln, Chief Financial Officer of Oyster HR
In this podcast episode, Sam talks to Shannon Lincoln, Chief Financial Officer at Oyster HR. They discuss growing a team from 12 - 500 employees in 18 months, asynchronous work practices, and tips on how startups can build a diverse workforce.
•44 minutes
Business banking
Australian Business Growth Index: Aussie SMEs continue growing globally
Despite rising inflation, disrupted supply chains and challenging economic conditions, Australian small businesses remain ambitious, with their sights set on international expansion finds Australian Business Growth Index
•4 minutes
Finance operations
Determining payback periods: How to plan for startup success
Find out how to use the payback period formula to budget effectively, determine your return on investment and drive your business forward.
•5 min
Ecommerce
Stop overlooking customer lifetime value in eCommerce
Find out how to calculate customer lifetime value and why your eCommerce business can’t afford to overlook this metric.
•6 min
The founder’s guide to running a great board meeting
Learn how to prepare for and run a productive board meeting that gets the most out of your directors’ time.
•7 min
Business banking
10 key business metrics every startup founder needs to know
If you ever find yourself stuck in an elevator with an angel investor, these are the key business metrics you need to know.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Start-ups
Venture capital vs crowdfunding: What’s the right call for your business?
Most start-ups think that venture capital (VC) is the best source of funding available to them. But it may not always be right for your business. Here, we weigh up VC versus crowdfunding.
•5 minutes
Start-ups
From seed to Series E: Understanding funding rounds
Capital is the lifeline of any start-up. But how do you gain access to it? Learn the start-up funding stages, key terms, and what investors are looking for in our funding guide.
•5 minutes
Finance operations
Net revenue retention and the 3 things every venture capitalist looks for
Investors consider NRR a key performance indicator for a SaaS start-up. Find out how to measure and improve your NRR, and secure investment for your business.
•5-minutes
Start-ups
How to Hire for Success When You’re an Unknown Startup
Employees are your greatest asset, but how can you convince them to join your business? Here are some tips for hiring top talent as an unknown start-up.
•5 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
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
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