| How Credit Card Balance Transfers Can Damage Your Credit Rating Since the banks and finance providers have been castigated for the way they seemingly indiscriminately awarded credit to people who could ill afford it, the chances of being accepted for loans and credit cards have decreased. Concurrently, there is a greater focus on individual's being aware of how credit works and what their financial behaviors means in terms of a credit score and history. - read more
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| Credit Card Secret Guarantee Most people use credit cards in some form or another but few truly appreciate one of the special features of credit cards that make using their credit card to insure their purchases. - read more
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| 5 Credit Killers A good credit score speaks volumes about your financial habits. It's the evidence most creditors need to evaluate your credit worthiness. - read more
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| 7 things you need to know about a Hire Purchase loan There are seven things you should know before you ever think of getting a Hire Purchase loan. Knowing these things will give you control and power in the loan process. Power and control will will save you money - read more
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| Australian Commercial Marine Industry's Significant Economic Contribution Revealed Sat, 04 Apr: The Australian Commercial Marine Group (ACMG) has unveiled a comprehensive Economic Impact Statement (EIS) that underscores the substantial role of the commercial marine sector in the nation's economy. The study reveals that the industry contributes $25.16 billion to Australia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) each year and supports 137,262 full-time equivalent jobs nationwide. This significant contribution highlights the sector's vital importance to the country's economic landscape. - read more
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| Celebrating Excellence: 2026 Australian Marine Industry Awards Announced Sat, 04 Apr: The Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) has announced the 2026 Australian Marine Industry Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the nation's superyacht, marine export, and commercial marine sectors. These prestigious awards aim to recognise excellence, innovation, and leadership within the Australian marine industry. - read more
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| Digital Transformation: How Australian SMEs Are Navigating Economic Challenges Sat, 04 Apr: In the face of escalating operational costs and tightening cash flow, Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly turning to digital tools to streamline financial management and bolster business resilience. Recent research highlights a significant reliance on manual processes, with 80% of SMEs still managing expenses manually. This traditional approach is proving inadequate in the current economic climate, prompting a shift towards digital solutions. - read more
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| Understanding the Risks: AFCA's Warning to SMEs on Unregulated Lenders Sat, 04 Apr: The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has recently issued a cautionary statement to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) regarding the potential risks associated with engaging unregulated lenders. This advisory comes in response to a notable increase in complaints that AFCA cannot address due to the lenders' non-membership status. - read more
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