Angus Sedgwick
Angus Sedgwick is the CEO of OptiPay
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One of the biggest challenges for small business owners in the current climate is overhead expenses and how quickly they can eat into profitability. A key part of any planning should revolve around finding ways to streamline operations and reduce recurring expenses. The good news is that reducing overhead costs doesn’t mean you have to…
Negotiation is a vital skill that business owners need to develop if they want to stay ahead of the game. From securing better rates to obtaining favourable payment terms, the ability to negotiate successfully with vendors has the potential to significantly impact your bottom line. Angus Sedgwick, CEO of OptiPay explains how you can get the…
One of the biggest mistakes I see business owners make when it comes to managing their cash flow is the failure to plan ahead and anticipate when things might get tough, writes Angus Sedgwick, CEO of OptiPay. The recent changes to payday super announced by the Federal Government don’t kick in until 1st July 2026,…
As a small business owner it’s likely you’re wearing many hats and it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it all. In the current climate you’re probably focused on cutting costs so outsourcing may seem like a financial burden you could do without. However, Angus Sedgwick, CEO of OptiPay, says that outsourcing can make your business…
As the CEO of one of Australia’s largest financial solutions companies, I’m often talking to small business owners about growth, and whilst taking on larger contracts is exciting, if it doesn’t result in increased bottom-line profit, it can result in business failure, shares Angus Sedgwick, CEO of OptiPay A profitable business is the ultimate measure…
Late payments are one of the biggest reasons for the cash flow struggles of the average Australian small business. Speak to any owner, and chances are they’ll have a story about an unpaid invoice, time spent on the phone chasing debtors and bills they simply give up on, Angus Sedgwick, CEO of OptiPay, explains how…
For some Australian business owners ‘debt’ is a scary word, but used in the right way, debt can be a fantastic tool for growing your business. External funding often becomes necessary for maintaining growth and ensuring success but it’s how you manage it that’s critical for the long term health of your business, explains Angus…
The latest statistics on Australian small business survival are pretty grim. Recent ASIC findings show 82 per cent of insolvent companies in the last 12 months had less than 20 employees. The ATO is chasing more than $34 billion owed in debt from small businesses and CreditorWatch predicts the business failure rate will increase from…
Starting a small business is a journey in itself, but at some stage you may find yourself considering whether to grow and begin the next chapter, writes Angus Sedgwick, CEO of OptiPay. So what do you do next? For many small business owners the thought of scaling up is too daunting. A recent report by…
As a small business owner, your credit score is important and is so much more than just a number on a report. A good credit score can help you unlock financial opportunities, achieve goals and grow your business, writes Angus Sedgwick, CEO of OptiPay. A higher credit score typically translates to lower interest rates…
