Updated every 10 minutes of every day en-au Copyright: (C) Reed Business Information http://ferret.com.au http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-offers-advice-to-SMEs-on-growth-as-economy-recovers-n866084 The increased demand for products or services could lead to cashflow problems and even insolvency if a large contract is accquired. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/The-importance-of-debtor-finance-n832831 Increasing overdraft rates for small and medium businesses, despite the succession of rate cuts and the increased difficulty in obtaining them due to tightening credit, is increasing interest in flexi Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-discuss-economic-crisis-in-small-businesses-n821531 According to Bibby Financial Services, small businesses are facing an economic crisis. Big business is taking more than 60 days on an average to pay bills, which illustrates that pressures are growing. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-report-on-small-and-medium-size-enterprises-n814916 According to Bibby Financial Services, economic conditions will get worse for small businesses, as the pressure will not ease, even with a second rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia. Interest rates have been increasing for the past seven years. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-warns-of-more-pressure-on-cashflow-n811615 Australian businesses can expect more pressure on cashflow as payment terms hit a seven-year high, warns Bibby Financial Services. The latest Dun & Bradstreet trade payment analysis reveals that payment terms across all industries hit 55.6 days in the June quarter, the highest point in seven years and almost four weeks past the standard payment term of 30 days. Fri, 8 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-suggests-business-pressures-will-make-small-companies-insolvent-n777246 Global debtor finance provider, Bibby Financial Services, believes the seeds are now being sown for a bitter harvest of small business insolvencies later this year. Thu, 22 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-expands-team-in-Australia-n773576 Global debtor finance specialist, Bibby Financial Services has made two appointments as part of its continued expansion in Australia. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-tips-to-SMEs-for-diligent-working-capital-mangement-n772989 As small and medium sized businesses brace for an economic slowdown, keeping a watch on cash flow is the answer to growth and sustainability, according to global business finance provider, Bibby Financial Services. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Ten-tips-for-small-businesses-from-Bibby-Financial-Services-n735860 As small businesses brace for an economic slowdown, keeping a watch on cash flow is the answer to growth and sustainability, according to global business finance provider, Bibby Financial Services. Tue, 4 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-unveils-new-cash-flow-finance-solution-n733459 Bibby Financial Services has strengthened its product line with the launch of its new cash flow finance solution, Single Debtor Finance. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Bibby-Financial-Services-launches-new-packaged-lend-working-capital-solution-n733458 Bibby Financial Services, a leading global non-bank provider of invoice finance in Australia, has launched a new packaged lend working capital solution, IDPlus+. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/SMEs-urged-to-start-planning-for-forecasted-cash-flow-shortages-n666165 Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are urged to start planning and protect their cash flows in the wake of a slowdown in the economy. With business confidence hitting an all time low in August and sales figures not expected to improve in the near future (August Sensis Business Index) many SMEs are in for tough times. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Tips-from-Bibby-Financial-Services-n671490 If you are looking to obtain finance for your company, make sure you shop around first and find out what deals are available and which ones suit your business. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Factoring-and-discounting-popular-among-SMEs-n671491 One form of finance that is growing in popularity among the SMEs is factoring and discounting. Tue, 24 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/New-champion-for-small-business-finance-in-Victoria-n687346 DEBTOR finance provider Bibby Financial Services has appointed industry expert Elias Dionyssopoulos to the position of Business Development Manager to meet the growth in demand for factoring and discounting in Victoria. Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Business-succession-a-done-deal-with-factoring-n713159 As Australian baby-boomers prepare to exit the workforce, a new generation of business owners is looking for ways to help lighten the financial load. Wed, 14 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/GST-ruling-prompts-new-cash-flow-challenge-for-SMEs-n696807 The Australian Taxation Office's (ATO) recent ruling on the treatment of deposits for GST will hit the cash flow of SMEs, leaving many with the challenge of finding additional finance or having to make the difficult decision to get tougher on customers in order to meet GST liabilities. Fri, 2 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Marketing-the-unused-tool-of-Australian-SMEs-n713051 APPROXIMATELY thirty-nine percent of small enterprises (SMEs) do not plan any marketing activity for their business, according to research undertaken by Bibby Financial Services. Furthermore, one-third (36%) of firms less than a year old have no marketing plan or undertake activities on an ad hoc basis. Thu, 1 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Research-shows-small-businesses-are-poor-planners-in-key-areas-n677881 Small businesses in Australia's most competitive markets are setting a risky precedent when it comes to business planning in key areas of marketing, cashflow and growth, according to a recent survey. Fri, 26 May 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Factoring-helps-meet-publishing-deadlines-n677872 DURING a period of exceptional growth, a Sydney-based publisher looked to factoring to solve cashflow problems and maintain growth momentum. iMedia Asia Pacific is Australia's leading arts and entertainment publisher, in print and online. Thu, 25 May 2006 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ferret.com.au/c/Bibby-Financial-Services-Flexible-Cash-Flow-Solutions/Top-tips-for-working-from-home-n688937 NEARLY one million Australians operate a business from home, according to Australian government figures. In 2005, Bibby Financial Services commissioned research into the planning habits of small businesses and uncovered differences of home-based businesses and those that operate from separate premises. Fri, 19 May 2006 10:00:00 GMT