Recent Insights.
15 July 2024
Commercial Asset Finance Trends in Australia: Key Pointers
Let’s look at the fundamentals of asset finance, explore how it works, examine current trends, and learn about the types of asset financing available.
8 March 2024
ADENCO & RSK Australia: making waves in water management in the Pilbara
Since 2015, ADENCO Water Management & Civil Engineering has been a major player in the Australian resource and commodity industries. They have grown into the far north of WA, delivering integral water management solutions. ADENCO’s point of difference in the Pilbara In 2016, ADENCO secured their first major project with BHP followed by Roy Hill in 2018, and have since gone from strength to strength. Richie Maher, ADENCO’s Commercial Director, said the company’s primary footprint in the Pilbara, servicing the iron ore industry, and having an in-house skillset with a large fleet of heavy plant and equipment has played a...
24 July 2023
Protecting Your Business from Insolvent Customers: The Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA)
In the first half of 2023, Australian insolvency numbers hit a seven-year high, so why aren’t businesses doing whatever it takes to minimise the impact of insolvency? The Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) was introduced in 2012 to do just that – it helps protect Australian Businesses by minimising the impact of insolvency. Yet few businesses in Australia are taking advantage of this beneficial legislation. So why aren’t more businesses complying with the PPSA? And if you’re not complying, why not? It can’t be the cost; you’ll probably spend more on coffee each year. It is more likely a lack...
22 May 2023
What is Working Capital? And How Can Working Capital Finance Benefit Your Business?
You may be familiar with the term ‘working capital,’ but what does it really mean, and how can it impact your business’s financial stability? In brief, ‘working capital’ is a financial metric that reflects a company’s operational efficiency and short-term financial health. Sufficient working capital is crucial for any business to maintain operations and grow revenue. However, not every business has the necessary funds available to cover these costs at any point in time – and that’s where working capital finance can prove an effective solution. Let’s delve into the intricacies of working capital and explore the potential benefits and...
1 May 2023
Scaling New Heights with Perth Picker Hire
12 April 2023
Consolidated Group on partnering with Ledge Finance to achieve business goals and expansion
Founded by Theo Tsorvas when he was 25 years old, Consolidated Group exists to problem solve and make it easy, with new thinking in diversified services. Ledge Finance has worked with the Consolidated Group for a number of years. We recently sat down with them to learn more about their business and how we have supported them in their business goals, as well as their plans for the future. About Consolidated Group We have supplied the resource sectors with earthmoving, transport and other mobile equipment solutions for a decade. Our diversified and responsive services are focused on safety, systems and...
8 March 2023
Business trends and growth opportunities in 2023
As we move further into 2023, it’s important for businesses to understand the trends and insights that shaped the previous year. Satterly’s Fourth Quarter Asset Remarketing Report offers some valuable insights. Growth in the mining and construction machinery manufacturing industry According to the report, the mining and construction machinery manufacturing industry is expected to grow at an annualised rate of 4.9% over the next five years, indicating a positive outlook for heavy equipment sales. This growth reflects the ongoing investment in the resources sector, with many large-scale projects underway nationwide. One of the standout findings of the report is the...
20 February 2023
A fruitful partnership with Ledge reaps rewards for SSH Group
One of Australia’s leading integrated hire businesses at the forefront of hiring people and equipment for the booming construction, civil and mining industries across the country reached a pivotal point in its future growth strategy and turned to Ledge Finance as its financial partner. “Our sole purpose behind everything we do is to improve outcomes for Australian projects and communities,” said SSH Group’s CEO and Managing Director, Daniel Cowley-Cooper. “With our strategic growth plan of organic and acquisition-style growth in mind, we set out to align ourselves with strategic partnerships to help us achieve our goals. Ledge Finance was a...
5 February 2023
Leading the way in ESG technology innovation across WA
As the global transition to a greener, emission-free future through ESG technology innovation gathers momentum, a WA company is leading the charge. EcoQuip’s award-winning Mobile Solar Lighting Tower (MSLT4) is a popular ESG solution with clients in the mining, civil and infrastructure construction industries. Thanks to the company’s innovative approach, the team was tasked with meeting specific goals in their client’s mission to preserve local fauna. In 2019, EcoQuip was requested to trial the MSLT4 at a client site in WA’s Pilbara region to meet a uniquely sensitive environmental goal. A critical requirement of the proposal was that the MSLT4...