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The Government’s SME Recovery Loan Scheme is coming to an end. So who benefited?

The Government’s SME Recovery Loan Scheme is coming to an end. So who benefited?

With the SME Recovery Loan Scheme coming to an end on 30th June, it is timely to reflect on its impact and the outlook for SMEs looking for finance in the months ahead. Launched in March 2020, the Scheme was introduced to enhance the ability of lenders to extend credit to SMEs. The first iteration […]

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What Australia’s bank leaders can learn from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.

What Australia’s bank leaders can learn from Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.

Amazon is well on the way to its goal of conquering the modern commercial world. The e-commerce, logistics, media and food titan is now the second biggest company in the world and Morgan Stanley predicts it will overtake Apple by the end of next year to become the globe’s first USD1 trillion company. Australian institutions, […]

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What keeps SME owners awake at night?

What keeps SME owners awake at night?

Cashflow and time management are the biggest pain points for Australian SMEs, according to research conducted by East & Partners for ASX-listed working capital lender Scottish Pacific. The bi-annual SME Growth Index canvassed the views of more than 1200 SMEs with turnovers ranging from $1 million to $20 million. Cashflow concerns arise from a range […]

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The Banking and Finance Oath can help improve ethical standards

The Banking and Finance Oath can help improve ethical standards

Everyone who works in Banking & Finance should take The Oath. Established in April 2012 the Banking & Finance Oath contains a set of commitments that individuals working in the finance sector are encouraged to adopt and apply as personal principles in their work. To date just over 500 people have signed the oath which […]

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Welcome to our new website

Welcome to our new website

theBankDoctor is an independent Not for Profit online resource centre helping people better understand and deal with the challenges of funding a small business. We aim to make available a range of resources which will empower and inform you about how to finance your business in the optimal manner. For us, its all about getting information out […]

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