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Start-ups
The art of startup fundraising: Your guide to raising capital in 2022 and beyond
In this guide, we'll cover the different types of funding available to startups and how to access them. We’ll also cover how to value your startup and how to make the perfect pitch, with input from investment experts.
Tilly Michell
•6 minutes
Start-ups
How to find angel investors: Everything entrepreneurs need to know
If your startup is looking for investment capital to support its future, here is everything you need to know.
•5 min
Business banking
How to protect your business from currency volatility and economic headwinds
Lee Kaznowski, Partner at Ascentis Accountants, and Andrew Josephs, Director at ADJ Business share their advice on how businesses can mitigate the risks posed by volatility in the forex market.
Tilly Michell
•5 minutes
Ecommerce
How to build a successful eCommerce subscription business
Grow your profits and expand your customer base with eCommerce subscriptions.
•9 min
Accounting
LTV to CAC: How to find the perfect ratio for your startup
The Customer lifetime value (LTV) to customer acquisition cost (CAC) ratio is an important metric for your startup. Learn more about your business’s growth, progress and success.
•5 min
Accounting
The eCommerce founder’s guide to calculating contribution margin
Learn how to calculate and improve your contribution margin.
•4 min
Start-ups
Profit margins: 5 things every startup founder needs to know
Startup founders need to know these top five things about profit margins to run a successful business.
•4 min
Airwallex news
September release notes: Faster payment acceptance, smoother reconciliation, and 2FA
This month’s Airwallex releases are designed to help you smash your Q4 targets. From local payment methods that will supercharge your global sales, to one-click checkout options and smoother reconciliation.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes
Transfers
How to sell online internationally with Shopify
Learn how to grow your consumer base and reach international markets online with Shopify.
•8 min
Online payments
What eCommerce businesses need to know about Amazon Pay
Here's what businesses need to know about Amazon pay to run a successful eCommerce business.
•4 min
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
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
Airwallex news
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
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
Airwallex news
Employee Airtime: We sit down with Senior Product Manager, Amateur Race Car Driver and Travel Enthusiast Sumukh Rudrapatna
We feature some of our talented global team with Employee Airtime. Get to know Senior Product Manager Sumukh Rudrapatna, based in Melbourne.
•5 minutes
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
Airwallex news
August release notes 2022: Subscription management, Global Accounts, and webhooks
If you like recurring revenue, we have good news for you. You can now accept subscription payments from your customers in 170+ currencies and 10+ payment methods through Airwallex. It's just one of the ways we're making it easier for you to grow your business.
Tilly Michell
•3 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 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
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
Airwallex news
A Conversation with HubSpot & Airwallex
A conversation with Caitlin Siegrist, Senior Manager of Platform Ecosystems at HubSpot, Eric Bai, Manager of SME Partnerships at Airwallex, and Richard Yu, Product Lead of Ecosystem, Growth, and Lending at Airwallex.
•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