The year-end is one of the most hectic seasons for businesses. They would have to deal with the demands of hitting revenue targets, meeting financial reporting deadlines, and finalising tax obligations. All of this can deprioritise debt recovery, in a time when cash is needed the most. Year-end obligations mean…
The Accounts Receivable (A/R) turnover ratio is essential for any business that relies on consistent customer payments. When this figure begins to drop, it can signal deeper structural problems affecting how the organisation manages credit and protects itself from growing debt. A decline often develops slowly, usually starting with delayed…
In 2025, Australian companies are still navigating a challenging financial environment with mounting pressure in a number of industries. Company bankruptcies reached 1,481 in October 2025, marking the highest monthly figure since 1999. Combined with persistent cost-of-living pressures and sluggish economic progress, many businesses are facing default risks as dues…
Accounts receivable challenges can silently erode your business’s liquidity. Even with healthy sales pipelines, you may experience delays in collections due to inefficient internal processes. Minor misalignments between departments, outdated systems, or weak oversight can quickly snowball into serious cash flow problems. Conducting a thorough internal accounts receivable (A/R) audit…
Every business depends on steady cash flow, but predicting when payments will actually arrive is often the hardest part. Accounts Receivable (A/R) forecasts help turn uncertainty into actionable insights, allowing companies to plan ahead and manage their financial resources more effectively. However, when those forecasts are inaccurate, even minor delays…
Many Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have been there—you check your list of unpaid invoices and think, “I’ll wait another week.” It feels harmless. After all, it is just one invoice, and maybe the customer needs extra time. But this small pause can stretch into months, and with every…
Managing accounts receivable collection involves more than sending out reminders and tracking payments. For businesses with multiple overdue accounts, prioritisation determines how effectively they recover funds without exhausting time or manpower. Identifying which accounts to address first helps maintain financial stability and keeps the collection process focused on high-value opportunities.…
Chasing overdue invoices is an all-too-familiar hassle for many business owners in Australia, draining valuable time and disrupting cash flow. Whether operating a small retail shop or a large service enterprise, managing unpaid debts can weigh heavily on business operations. To address this challenge, Australian businesses commonly rely on two…
Late payments continue to disrupt operations for over 80% of businesses. They restrict access to working capital, delay expansion plans, and increase administrative workloads. For companies that rely on regular receivables to fund daily operations, unpaid invoices pose a serious challenge to financial stability. Implementing clear and enforceable business policies…
Business insolvencies in Australia are rising at an alarming pace, faster than most businesses are prepared to handle. In March 2025 alone, a record-breaking 1,448 companies filed for bankruptcies, followed by another 1,308 in May. These are not just numbers on paper; they signal a troubling trend that’s putting immense…
For any Australian business, maintaining strong business health is paramount. While profit and loss statements provide an overview of your overall profitability, and balance sheets reveal your assets and liabilities, these documents do not always capture the full picture of your business’s immediate cash flow and financial stability. The accounts…
Third-party liability insurance plays a critical role in protecting individuals and businesses from having to pay out of pocket when they’re legally responsible for causing harm or damage to others. In the event of an accident, the third party’s insurer is expected to cover the costs. But in many cases,…