Government-backed growth fund to offer investments up to $15 million — but there’s a catch Finance Matthew Elmas 27 November 2019 The big banks have lined up behind the government's business growth fund, which will provide equity capital up to $15 million for high-growth SMEs.
“Holding back the economy”: What’s causing the SME credit drought? Funding Matthew Elmas 9 October 2019 An array of sources report that access to finance is worsening for Australian SMEs, prompting broader fears for the health of the economy.
UK growth fund shows the way forward for the federal government’s SME finance plans Funding Fi Bendall 29 November 2018 An Australian version of the UK’s growth fund could see capital-starved small businesses have access to capital beyond the big four banks.
SmartCompany explainer: What is bootstrapping and why should I do it? Business Advice Dominic Powell 20 July 2018 The concept and practise of bootstrapping is something often talked about and lauded in business circles, but what is it exactly?
