Simon Jones
Simon Jones is a writer, editor and freelance content marketer working across the technology, finance, B2B and B2C sectors.
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Thinking about making a big purchase or growing your headcount over the coming year? Whatever your goals are, here’s a heads-up on some smart small business money tools to help fund your next step. A new year comes with new opportunities in business. But the challenges still remain: rents are up, inputs are pricier, customers…
Everyone’s watching their bottom line right now. The good news is that if you’re a small business owner, one of the easiest ways to bump up your cash flow is by taking advantage of timely deals that save you money on your essential software and services. With Mastercard’s easy savings specials, you can get access…
Getting paid faster is a universal goal for small businesses. But with traditional payment processes often slow, outdated or clunky, the smartest businesses are making tech-driven changes to accelerate how they earn, track and manage income. No matter what kind of business you’re running, you can’t get the job done without cash flow. The businesses you’re about…
If you could turn your smartphone into a payment terminal in minutes, would you? Thousands of Aussie business owners are already doing just that with Tap to Pay – a fast and convenient way to accept contactless payments on the go. For sole traders and mobile operators, Tap to Pay means you don’t have to…
It’s a statistic that should make every small business owner’s stomach turn: Aussie businesses are owed over $115 billion in outstanding invoices. For startups and small operators, even a few unpaid invoices can cause a ripple effect – slowing growth and delaying payroll, not to mention making everyday operations more stressful than they need to…
As more businesses adopt net-zero and sustainability goals, people are seeing through false or fluffy environmental claims (greenwashing) and wanting meaningful change. The good news for businesses of all sizes is that real climate action is doable, thanks to a game-changing free program. Boston Scientific and Baenziger Coles are two completely different businesses with very little…
If you or your staff are regular business travellers, you know just how much of a difference it makes when the trip is seamless and stress-free. From booking the flights to getting to the airport early enough to enjoy the lounge, every part of your journey can impact your productivity. The good news is there…
As a small business owner, you already know that networking and professional development are keys to your continued growth. But with so many events on the calendar and a budget to manage, it can be hard knowing which business events will give you bang for your buck and steer your business in the right direction.…
Whether it’s dealing with unexpected expenses, seasonal fluctuations or late payments from clients, cash flow management can be one of the most stressful parts of running a business. Maintaining a healthy cash flow is one of the key hallmarks of any successful business. While this can sometimes be a challenge, the good news is that there…
When sales slow down and new customers are harder to reach, it can feel like your business is on its last legs. But the reality is that seasonality – with heady highs and frustrating lows – is simply part of running a modern business. This is especially true for eCommerce operations. The good news is…
