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19 June 2023
Understanding the E in ESG: Environmental Considerations for Your Business
In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, environmental sustainability has become a key consideration for companies worldwide. As investors and stakeholders increasingly prioritise environmental impact, understanding the “E” in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is crucial for businesses looking to thrive in the long term. Let’s explore the significance of the “E” in ESG, why it should matter to your business, and how you can integrate environmental considerations into your operations and decision-making processes. What is ESG? Firstly, let’s recap what ESG is. ESG refers to the three central pillars of sustainable investing: environmental, social, and governance. These pillars are non-financial...

21 May 2023
WA State Budget Summary: The Key Takeaways for Businesses
The announcement of the 2023-24 WA State Budget has confirmed that the WA economy remains strong and resilient whilst highlighting the risks ahead due to the challenges associated with interest rates and the global economy. We delve into the key takeaways from the Western Australian State Budget – and what these mean for local businesses. WA State Budget Breakdown WA economic forecast WA’s economy is expected to grow by 4.25% in 2022-23. If achieved, it will be the strongest growth rate since 2013-14. Growth is forecast to decrease in the coming years, reaching 1.5% at the end of the...

15 May 2023
Australian Federal Budget 2023-24 Recap for Business Owners
Now that the ink has dried on last week’s Australian Federal Budget, which was largely focused on alleviating cost-of-living pressures across the nation, we can evaluate what this means for businesses. Here is a summary of the key the Federal Budget announcements impacting business owners. Australian Federal Budget Summary for Business Owners: Small Business Instant Asset Write Off: $20,000 threshold for 2023–2024 Temporary Full Expensing will end on 30 June 2023. From 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024, the Government will temporarily increase the instant asset write-off threshold to $20,000 for small businesses with an aggregated turnover of less...

26 April 2023
ESG & Increasing Regulator Focus on Greenwashing
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors have become an increasingly important consideration for investors and regulators as awareness of climate change and other sustainability issues grows. ESG factors are are non-financial factors that investors and lenders use to identify material risks and growth opportunities and include the following, and are core to an organisation’s strategy and operations. However, with the rise of ESG, there comes an increased focus on greenwashing. In Australia, the ACCC and ASIC are working together to address greenwashing or misrepresenting a company’s environmental credentials. What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is the act of making false or misleading...

3 April 2023
Ledge Opens Kalgoorlie Office
Our big news – we are excited to announce the opening of our new office in Kalgoorlie. We have a longstanding relationship with businesses that have a presence or are located in and around the Kalgoorlie-Boulder area. We have therefore taken the decision to open a Ledge office in Kalgoorlie. Located at Suite 8, 28 Cheetham Street, Kalgoorlie, our expanded presence will enable us to more closely support the local and surrounding areas’ business community. To learn more and arrange a meeting to discuss your business financing structure or loan requirements, contact Ledge Finance Executive Jacob McDonald at 0407 925 999 or jacob@ledge.com.au.

15 March 2023
Western Australia’s Economic Outlook for 2023
Strong Despite Challenges and Opportunities for Growth in Emerging Industries

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...

16 December 2022
Tips for businesses to survive and thrive in tough economic times
The stronger your business, the less likely it is to feel the effects of an economic downturn – or at least, the less severe those effects will be. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips that should help Australian businesses not only survive but thrive during tough economic times. We will focus on things like the disposal of surplus assets, controlling and measuring debt levels, and reducing debt where applicable. By following these tips, you should be able to keep your business afloat and even grow. The current economic climate Some industries, more than others, continue to endure...

13 December 2022
How to grow your business through mergers and acquisitions in 2025
In uncertain times, businesses have learnt to be more agile and opportunistic to survive and thrive. One way to do this is through mergers and acquisitions. By pursuing underperforming competitors or businesses with complementary capabilities, you can quickly build market share and improve your business’s bottom line. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the things you should consider when it comes to mergers and acquisitions – and where to find opportunities. Mergers and acquisitions A study by KPMG found that mergers and acquisitions were the most common form of growth for global businesses, with future results set...