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If you’re preparing for a business loan, a capital raise, or an acquisition, a strong balance sheet may not be enough to secure finance approval. Today’s lenders and investors are looking beyond financial performance to understand the broader risks facing a business. Cyber risk has become a fundamental component of that assessment. As businesses rely more heavily on digital systems and data, questions around cybersecurity are now a standard part of due diligence. Failure to effectively address your cybersecurity risk can ultimately delay or derail funding and transaction decisions. Let’s explore why cyber risk may impact your ability to raise...

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The Federal Budget has delivered some welcome certainty for small business owners, with the $20,000 Instant Asset Write-Off now set to become an ongoing feature of the tax system for eligible businesses. For many businesses, this removes the uncertainty that has surrounded the measure in recent years, where extensions and annual announcements often left owners waiting to see what would happen next. While the Instant Asset Write-Off is ultimately a tax measure, it can also influence business planning, investment decisions and funding requirements. What is the Instant Asset Write-Off? The Instant Asset Write-Off allows eligible small businesses to immediately deduct...

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Emerging Trends in Supply Chain Management – And What This Means for Australian Businesses

Shifting consumer expectations, tighter regulation, and advances in technology are changing supply chain operations. New technologies are transforming decision-making and operational efficiency, while rising expectations for faster delivery and more sustainable practices are forcing businesses to reassess how they source materials, manage production, and structure their distribution networks. Meanwhile, recent geopolitical tensions and the global pandemic have exposed vulnerabilities in traditional supply chain models and highlighted the need for greater flexibility and resilience. What was once a largely linear, cost-focused function is now a data-driven, strategically integrated part of business operations – central to how you manage risk and respond...

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Ledge’s wrap up of the AOG Expo

Ledge’s wrap up of the AOG Expo

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