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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

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

Airwallex news
July release notes 2022: Shopify integration, Borderless Cards and Payment Links
July might be holiday season for some, but we’ve spent most of this month indoors working feverishly on some great new features that will help you scale your business globally.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Accounting
How to get an EIN from outside the United States
Learn how to set up your Employer Identification Number (EIN) as a foreigner outside the US.
Shermaine Tan
•3 minutes

Airwallex news
June release notes 2022: Transfers, Global Accounts and digital wallets
This month, we've made some small but significant improvements to help you cut back on admin and needless fees. Take a look at what’s new for Airwallex in June.
Tilly Michell
•3 minutes

Airwallex news
May Release Notes 2022: bank feeds, invoices and workflows
You told us which features you wanted most, and we’ve been dropping hints about some nifty integrations for some months now. Today the time has finally come to roll a few of these out.
Shani Ishigaki
•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.
Shermaine Tan
•8 minutes

April Release Notes 2022: No more out-of-pocket employees
This month’s releases are kind of a big deal. Read on to learn more about how these new features came to be and how your business can take advantage of them.
Shani Ishigaki
•2 minutes

The Best D2C Platforms for International eCommerce
In recent years, even the most tech-adverse among us have embraced shopping platforms like Shopify, Woocommerce, Magento and others to easily shop online. This post will walk you through how to pick the best platform for your D2C eCommerce to be global from day one.
•7 mins

Transfers
Understanding the interbank exchange rate and what it means for your business
Understanding what the interbank exchange rate is, and how this impacts your FX rate, ensures you’re prepared when it comes to foreign currency exchange.
Shermaine Tan
•5 minutes

Corporate cards
What is a corporate card? Guide for your business spending
Corporate credit cards improve flexibility and security and can earn extra perks along the way. Learn more about whether commercial cards are right for you.
•5 minutes

The best online marketplaces for selling your products internationally
Thinking of selling your products via international marketplaces? Here are some of the best online marketplaces for selling your products online across the globe.
•8 minutes

Accounting
What are liquid assets and why are they important?
Learn the importance of liquid and non-liquid assets, their impact on business liquidity, and how to access cash quickly with Airwallex.
Shermaine Tan
•5 minutes

Airwallex news
Employee Airtime: Get to know our Financial Partnerships Manager in Singapore, Jee Lee Koh
"It's important to keep active, curious and take on challenges!" Get to know Singapore's Financial Partnerships Manager, Jee Lee Koh.
Jee Lee Koh
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How DTC eCommerce brand, Linjer, saved more than SGD$13,000 in FX fees
Learn how Linjer uses Airwallex’s multi-currency business account and corporate cards to save on FX.
•3 mins

Business banking
How SleekFlow saves 99% in bank fees on its international transfers
What does the future of eCommerce look like? For Henson Tsai, the founder and CEO of SleekFlow, it’s all about blending social media and social messaging with the online customer experience.
Alice Wong
•3 mins

Online payments
The best payment gateways for international eCommerce
Picking the right payment gateway for your business can be tough. Find out which payment gateway best suits your business needs in the Airwallex blog.
Alice Wong
•6 minutes

Accounting
How to calculate ROI using this simple ROI formula
Learn how to calculate your ROI, how it impacts your business, and how it empowers you to make better investments for your business.
Shermaine Tan
•3 min

Technology
Break-Even Analysis: Formula to Calculate the Break-Even Point
Before any business can make a profit, it has to break-even. Learn how to use break-even analysis and how Airwallex fits in for even greater cost savings.
Alice Wong
•5 minutes

How our security & compliance works to protect your transactions
Airwallex’s Security and Compliance teams work hard to ensure all of your transactions are secure and fast.
Shermaine Tan
•4 mins
Corporate cards
How Bowtie uses virtual corporate cards to streamline its operations
Airwallex offers free virtual company cards that allow users to make online payments in multiple foreign currencies. Learn how Bowtie uses Airwallex to set-up free corporate cards for its employees and track their spending in real-time on Ariwallex’s online portal.
Alice Wong
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