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COVID-19 Industry health check survey: the impact on WA businesses

Ledge recently surveyed a number of Perth small businesses (mostly clients and other stakeholders) to get a better understanding of and to provide clarity around how industries have been impacted by COVID-19 and its knock on effects. We surveyed businesses from various industries, including infrastructure/earthmoving, construction/engineering, manufacturing, agri/food and professional services. Whilst the effects of COVID-19 have been widespread across all industries, some businesses have been able to operate as per usual, whereas others have had to innovate and think of new ways to deliver their services. Changes in Operations As a whole, 48.3% of WA businesses surveyed have made...

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Stockspot Blog

19 December 2025

Meet David Franey

David, a first-time investor and grandfather, shares how he turned Christmas shopping into a chance to create a lasting financial head start for his grandkids. The post Meet David Franey...

Stockspot Blog

17 December 2025

Should you invest in property or shares?

Property and shares are the two most common ways of building wealth in Australia. Find out which one is better for you. The post Should you invest in property or...

Firstlinks

17 December 2025

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 642

It’s the season for 2026 market forecasts. Predicting the short term is tough though, and it’s often best to look at long-term data to guide your investment decisions. A new...

Firstlinks

16 December 2025

Australian stocks will crush housing over the next decade, 2025 edition

Two years ago, I wrote an article suggesting that the odds favoured ASX shares easily outperforming residential property over the next decade. Here’s an update on where things stand today.

Firstlinks

16 December 2025

Property versus shares – a practical guide for investors

I’ve been comparing property and shares for decades and while both have their place, the differences are stark. When tax, costs, and liquidity are weighed, property looks less compelling than...

Recent Insights.

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10 Tips to lead your business through change

SME’s are the backbone of the Australian economy, and the last few years have especially forced business leaders to think creatively and become more innovative and proactive in the way they deliver their services. Here are 10 practical tips that will help you lead your business through change: 1. Be opportunistic This is a great time to look at your business model and how you’re engaging with your customers. Are there any opportunities within your current product offering to explore new service delivery methods? 2. Balance is key Use your financials to help plan and manage your business cash flow....

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The Humma 55T Crane: The new standard

Humma Cranes: 55T – the new standard Founded in 1971, DRA’s first business was a site abrasive blast cleaning and coating company servicing the chemical, oil and petrochemical industries. In 1996 Construct Engineering, a division of DRA noticed a gap in the heavy engineering maintenance sector which led to the launch of the Humma pick and carry crane project. As the pick and carry crane market evolved, so too did the design and quality of the cranes available. Fast forward to 2020 and there is now five different Humma cranes including an 18, 20, 25, 35 and more recently the...

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Why you should purchase equipment now?

In these uncertain times, there is one certainty – that the initial economic shock of COVID-19 will eventually pass. The immediate natural human response to any threat is to retreat and bunker down, and that is even more true when the Government’s guidelines reinforce that. However, even though we are socially distancing ourselves and staying home where possible, this doesn’t mean everything needs to stop. In fact, some business leaders are already planning to position their companies ahead of the competition when the shock dissipates. Some business owners are exploring strategic upgrades to their equipment (new trucks, new cranes, etc.),...

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$250k Assistance Loan: What you need to know

Banks have provided more direction around the information that is required for a business to receive an assistance loan. A key point made by banks is that to receive this loan, the business must meet the bank’s assessment criteria. The eligibility and credit criteria Small and medium-sized businesses with a turnover of less than $50 million Available for new lending only from 6 April 2020, approved by 30 September 2020 The business must be based, registered and operating in Australia The loan must only be used to support your current and upcoming business cash flow requirements, including working capital; liquidity;...

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Ledge’s recap of the 2020 AOG expo

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Support for small businesses impacted by COVID-19

With this ever-changing and evolving environment, we are ensuring we stay across the various measures put in place. If you require any further information or assistance on the below, please get in touch with your Ledge Finance Executive directly, or contact our offices here, and we will do all we can to support you through this. On this page What is a “Small Business”? RBA $90-billion Term Funding Facility Financial Institutions Support Measures for SME’s SME $250k Unsecured Loan Billion Dollar Stimulus Package to Boost the Economy Support for Business Investment Increasing the instant asset write-off Investment Incentive – Tax...

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Day 1 at the WA Major Projects Conference 2020

Ledge attended day 1 at the 11th Annual WA Major Projects Conference 2020 and what an informative day it was. The conference condenses the array of upcoming WA infrastructure projects, providing valuable market intel. In this article, we summarise a selection of the presentations, including: Warren Harris, Project Director Eliwana, Fortescue Metals Group on Eliwana’s Iron Ore Mine and Rail Projects Anthony Kannis, Project Director, METRONET on Perth’s Most Ambitious Public Transport Program Frank Marra, Chief Executive, DevelopmentWA on Subi East: Creating a City Village Rebecca Brown, Director General, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation on Preparing for The...

Effective business growth strategies for your business

Growing your business doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, there are many factors that come into play when formulating an effective business growth strategy. The success of your strategy is what will drive your business to not only be a dominant player in your market, but to continue growing. Business growth strategies for your business Business growth strategies will vary from business to business, however the main principles remain the same. Igor Ansoff, also known as the “father of strategic management,” defined these principles in 1957, all of which are still used as reference points for many businesses to this day....

Supply Chain Finance

Supply Chain Finance: A Timeline of Events

In recent months, various media outlets have shown significant interest in the prolific rise of Supply Chain Finance (SCF) and the impact these facilities have on small businesses. In this article, we will explore a timeline of events which occurred over the past year from; companies being accused of “bullying” smaller contractors, to the views of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO), Kate Carnell. Supply Chain Finance – The Facility in More Detail Before we start, let’s take a quick look at SCF… SCF, or ‘reverse-factoring’, is a type of working capital facility provided by specialist financiers...

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Industry News

Stockspot Blog

19 December 2025

Meet David Franey

David, a first-time investor and grandfather, shares how he turned Christmas shopping into a chance to create a lasting financial head start for his grandkids. The post Meet David Franey...

Stockspot Blog

17 December 2025

Should you invest in property or shares?

Property and shares are the two most common ways of building wealth in Australia. Find out which one is better for you. The post Should you invest in property or...

Firstlinks

17 December 2025

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 642

It’s the season for 2026 market forecasts. Predicting the short term is tough though, and it’s often best to look at long-term data to guide your investment decisions. A new...

Firstlinks

16 December 2025

Australian stocks will crush housing over the next decade, 2025 edition

Two years ago, I wrote an article suggesting that the odds favoured ASX shares easily outperforming residential property over the next decade. Here’s an update on where things stand today.

Firstlinks

16 December 2025

Property versus shares – a practical guide for investors

I’ve been comparing property and shares for decades and while both have their place, the differences are stark. When tax, costs, and liquidity are weighed, property looks less compelling than...

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