The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest publication shows that the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.4% in the September 2025 quarter. This is good news as it signals that the overall economic activity is expanding. However, when this output is adjusted for population growth, the GDP per capita…
Late payments create persistent pressure for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs). The challenge intensifies once debt late payment penalties are involved. Many businesses understand penalties exist to protect revenue, yet hesitation follows quickly. Fear of client backlash, concern over legal exposure, and uncertainty around enforcement cause many firms to…
Financial stability is shaped by the systems that sit behind everyday transactions. However, without structure, delays in collections can quietly undermine financial planning. In invoices, payment terms are the agreed-upon conditions specifying when and how a buyer must pay the seller for goods or services rendered. They provide structure by…