Access to funding in the moment it is needed can fast become a critical success factor for mid-market businesses. Yet turning on a funding tap is increasingly complicated by regulations that have constrained the ability of traditional lenders to provide liquidity at an affordable cost, complicated lender risk management strategies,...
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Unless you're one of the few lucky founders or leaders of a mid-market company backed by limitless private wealth, the time will likely come when working capital is needed to fund your company's operations. Many forms of capital are available, but mid-market companies often turn to either secured bank debt...
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Risk is part and parcel of a business changing hands. Some risks are obvious, like the impact of employee layoffs or a revised capital structure. Others are more challenging to detect or anticipate, such as market reactions to a merger, cultural clashes between teams, or the unexpected loss of a...
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Australian start-ups often face a particular funding conundrum. Locally, there aren’t huge capital reserves for early-stage companies to access as there are in other places, such as Silicon Valley. The Australian venture capital market is still emerging and populated by generalist firms, who shy away from specialist investment opportunities. Banks...
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The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said There is nothing permanent except change. This maxim holds true 2,500 years after his death. In our present century, technology is changing how we live, work, and play at an accelerating rate. Population growth and spread are driving changes to urbanisation, infrastructure, and transport. Climate change...
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It’s typical for early-stage businesses to face a time when the ability to commercialise and scale its offering becomes critical for longer-term success. Commercialisation and scale span multiple business considerations, from manufacturing, distribution, sales, and marketing to hiring talent, buying technology, and investing in capital equipment. To do it well...
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Over the last three decades Greater Western Sydney has steadily emerged as a jewel in the economic crown of New South Wales. The third largest economy in Australia, the region comprises 8 per cent of GDP and is expected to absorb two-thirds of Sydney’s population growth over the next five...
Read ArticleWelcome to Saltire Capital Partners Insight Series. The series gives access to our extensive network of industry leaders, thought leaders, investors & entrepreneurs in a one-on-one setting. Here they share their insights and top tips in relation to issues that are most relevant to mid-market business. In this episode Saltire Capital's...
Read ArticleWelcome to Saltire Capital Partners Insight Series. The series gives access to our extensive network of industry leaders, thought leaders, investors & entrepreneurs in a one-on-one setting. Here they share their insights and top tips in relation to issues that are most relevant to mid-market business. In this episode Saltire Capital's...
Read ArticleWe are proud to launch the Saltire Capital Partners Insight Series. The series is designed to provide access to our extensive network of seasoned industry leaders, investors & entrepreneurs in a unique one-on-one setting. Here they share with our audience their insights, top tips and advice in relation to issues...
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