Could Tariffs, Supply Chain Costs and Economic Uncertainty Increase Payment Delays?
Global economic uncertainty doesn’t just affect prices and supply chains. It can also have a major impact on something many businesses rely on every day: getting paid on time. From rising tariffs and shipping costs to inflation and ongoing market uncertainty, businesses across Austra...
Interest Rates Are Rising Again: Here’s What It Means for B2B Suppliers
Australia’s interest rates are climbing again. The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate to 4.35%, marking the third increase this year as inflation remains stubbornly high. For most people, this gets framed as a mortgage story. But for suppliers, wholesalers, and B2B sellers, the impact...
The Rise of B2B Buy Now, Pay Later: What It Means for Suppliers
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has already transformed the way consumers shop. Now, it’s doing the same in B2B. Across Australia, more suppliers are exploring B2B BNPL as a way to offer flexible payment terms without taking on the risk that traditionally comes with trade credit. It’s fast b...
Trade Credit Is Rising in Australia: Here’s How to Manage the Risk
Offering trade credit has always been part of doing business in wholesale, manufacturing, and distribution. But in today’s environment, it’s no longer just a convenience it’s becoming the norm. Recent data shows that around 60% of B2B transactions in Australia are now conducted on cr...
Why Getting Paid Is Still Broken
For something so critical to every business, getting paid is surprisingly inefficient. Invoices are sent. Emails are missed. Payments are delayed. Finance teams chase. Reconciliation takes hours. Despite advances in accounting software, the way most businesses get paid hasn’t fundamental...
Three Cost Pressures Changing Australian Business Cash Flow in 2026
Australian businesses are entering a period of tightening cash flow. Individually, recent changes to payment regulations, rising fuel costs, and payroll reform may seem manageable. But together, they are creating a compounding effect that is reshaping how cash moves through businesses. Mar...
Rising Fuel Costs in 2026: The Hidden Cash Flow Strain on B2B Businesses
Fuel prices have always been a concern for businesses that rely on transport, logistics, and field services. But in 2026, rising fuel costs are doing more than just increasing expenses they’re creating a ripple effect across the entire B2B economy. From wholesalers and distributors to tr...
Payday Super Is Coming: What It Means for Cash Flow and Working Capital in Australian Businesses
A major shift is coming to how Australian businesses manage payroll. With the introduction of payday super, employers will soon be required to pay superannuation at the same time as wages — rather than quarterly. At first glance, this might seem like an administrative change. But in real...