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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 tipsFinance
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
FinanceBusiness tips
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
FinanceBusiness tips
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
E-commerceBusiness tips
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
Business tips
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
TechnologyE-commerce
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
Finance
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
Finance
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
Finance
What Australian Banks Charge for International Payments
We drill down into different rates and fees you can expect to pay for international payments in Australia, depending on which business bank account you use.
•7 minutes
Finance
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
Finance
ING business bank accounts: a comparison
As part of our business bank account comparison series, we’ve analysed ING’s business bank account options to help you understand their key products, features and limitations.
•9 minutes