Skip to content

Who we are
Services
Newsroom
Resources

Type your search and press enter

Type your search and press enter

Who we are
Services
Newsroom
Resources

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

Newsroom

All Insights Ledge Stories Finance News Equipment Finance Community Outreach Business and Finance

Show only videos

WAURC new equipment to help with the heavy lifting

WAURC New Equipment to Help with the Heavy Lifting WA Universal Rigging & Cranes (WAURC) is a leading rigging and crane contractor, providing high quality service to the construction, infrastructure, residential, farming, and resource sectors since 1985. The Company has a range of service capabilities and a large, diverse fleet enabling it to remain at the forefront of its industry. From supply and install of structural steel and precast concrete or tilt up through to mechanically aided rigging of heavy units, WAURC has the capacity to manage large projects in house. Some of the projects WAURC has been involved in...

Industry News

Firstlinks

15 January 2025

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 594

It’s well documented that many retirees draw down the minimum amount required and die with much of their super balances untouched. This explores the reasons why and some potential solutions...

Firstlinks

14 January 2025

The perfect portfolio for the next decade

This examines the performance of key asset classes and sub-sectors in 2024 and over longer timeframes, and the lessons that can be drawn for constructing an investment portfolio for the...

Firstlinks

14 January 2025

The case for and against US stock market exceptionalism

The outlook for equities in 2025 has been dominated by one question: will the US market’s supremacy continue? Whichever side of the debate you sit on, you should challenge yourself...

Firstlinks

14 January 2025

Negative gearing: is it a tax concession?

Negative gearing allows investors to deduct rental property expenses, including interest, from taxable income, but its tax concession status is debatable. The real issue lies in the favorable tax treatment...

Firstlinks

14 January 2025

How can you not be bullish the US?

Trump’s election has turbocharged US equities, but can that outperformance continue? Expensive valuations, rising bond yields, and a potential narrowing of EPS growth versus the rest of the world, are...

Recent Insights.

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

Operating cash flow: The core of your business

What is Operating Cash Flow? Operating Cash Flow (OCF) is cash relating to core business activities over a given period. Ideally, you want the cash coming into the business, generated from your service offering (i.e. sales) to be more than operating costs. OCF is used to evaluate the underlying health of the business and to demonstrate the cash generated from normal operations, without taking into account secondary sources of revenue, such as investments, finance or the sale of assets. Operating activities explained The various sources and application of cash which would be included in your OCF are those which are...

Housing Grants

Government housing grants: Support for homeowners

Are you buying, building or renovating? The Government has put a number of stimulus packages in place to support homeowners and prospective home buyers. Here’s what you need to know about the Government grants. WA State Government First Home Owners Grant of $10,000 & Stamp Duty Concessions This is available for First Home Buyers who: have never owned a property in WA in your own name and neither has your spouse; intend to live in the home as your principal place of residence for at least 6 continuous months within 12 months of settlement; enter into a contract to purchase...

Industry health check survey: COVID-19’s 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 coronavirus (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...

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

10 Tips to lead your business through change

It’s safe to say that extraordinary times really do call for extraordinary measures… It has been encouraging to talk to some of our clients who have seen these times as an opportunity for growth. However, most businesses are finding these times difficult and that’s expected. SME’s are the backbone to the Australian economy and the impact of Coronavirus has forced business leaders to think on their feet to 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...

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

Humma 55T: The new standard

Humma 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 crane models including an 18, 20, 25, 35 and more recently the 55...

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

Why plan to 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, but even more so when the Government’s guidelines are reinforcing that. However, even though we are social distancing and staying home where possible, it doesn’t mean everything needs to come to halt. In fact, there are business leaders out there who are already planning to position their company ahead of the competition for when the shock begins to dissipate. Some business owners are exploring strategic upgrades to...

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

$250k Assistance Loan: What you need to know

Banks have provided more direction around the information that is required for a business to receive the assistance loan. A key point made by banks is that in order to receive this loan, the business is required to meet the banks assessment criteria. The eligibility and credit criteria will apply and includes: 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...

Ledge’s recap of the 2020 AOG expo

2 founders of Rigsafe, Tanya and Kevin, and Brad from Ledge Finance standing in front of a vehicle and Rigsafe's new warehouse

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...

Show only videos

Industry News

Firstlinks

15 January 2025

Welcome to Firstlinks Edition 594

It’s well documented that many retirees draw down the minimum amount required and die with much of their super balances untouched. This explores the reasons why and some potential solutions...

Firstlinks

14 January 2025

The perfect portfolio for the next decade

This examines the performance of key asset classes and sub-sectors in 2024 and over longer timeframes, and the lessons that can be drawn for constructing an investment portfolio for the...

Firstlinks

14 January 2025

The case for and against US stock market exceptionalism

The outlook for equities in 2025 has been dominated by one question: will the US market’s supremacy continue? Whichever side of the debate you sit on, you should challenge yourself...

Firstlinks

14 January 2025

Negative gearing: is it a tax concession?

Negative gearing allows investors to deduct rental property expenses, including interest, from taxable income, but its tax concession status is debatable. The real issue lies in the favorable tax treatment...

Firstlinks

14 January 2025

How can you not be bullish the US?

Trump’s election has turbocharged US equities, but can that outperformance continue? Expensive valuations, rising bond yields, and a potential narrowing of EPS growth versus the rest of the world, are...

Previous page
Page 11
Page 12
Page 14
Page 15
Next page

Subscribe. Subscribe now to keep informed on the latest news and updates.

Email(Required)

Company

CAPTCHA

LinkedIn
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube

Australian Credit License No. 392211

ABN: 56 009 138 863

Headquarters

Level 2, Westgate Building, 420 Bagot Road SUBIACO, WA 6008

and

Suite 8, 28 Cheetham Street, KALGOORLIE, WA 6430

Phone

+61 8 6318 2777

Email

secure@ledge.com.au

Home
Who we are
Services
Contact Us

Policies
Website Disclaimer
Sitemap

© 2025 Ledge

Website by Organik Web