Business Credit Card News & Features

3rd June 2011
SMEs cash in on business lending rebound
Small businesses' debt levels are returning to pre-GFC highs and many small operators are keen to borrow even more this year, new research has revealed.

20th May 2011
Small business and the budget: Who are the real winners?
In keeping with the federal government's promise of getting back to surplus in 2012-13, there were no big-ticket spending items for small business in this year's budget. The government unveiled a series...

30th March 2011
SMEs feel the sting of new EFTPOS fees
Small retailers are expected to wear the brunt of a new EFTPOS fee structure, absorbing new interchange fees rather than passing them onto consumers. It's a timely reminder for businesses to reassess their...

23rd March 2011
Will banks bend over backwards for business customers?
Financial institutions are now working harder than ever to secure business banking customers, after Australian businesses reined in their credit applications in the final quarter of 2010.

16th March 2011
Opening a door to business credit
Small businesses saw a light at the end of the lending tunning this week, when National Australia Bank (NAB) set in motion a plan to tackle its lending biases for business credit cards and loans.

9th March 2011
Retail still bumpy: business credit cards can help
Does your business credit product meet your changing needs? In tough times, small businesses can take advantage of products such as business credit cards to keep their cash flow strong. However the features...

2nd March 2011
Bank wars: What it means for business credit cards
What started as a skirmish fuelled by a clever advertising campaign has turned into an all-out war between the big four banks. RateCity welcomed the recent outbreak of competition, it was too early to...

2nd March 2011
Business confidence simmers to new lows
Australian businesses have been praised for their resilience in weathering the worst of the global financial crisis, but a new survey shows business confidence in 2011 is at a major low. While the take-up...

21st February 2011
Building a business credit file
There's a good chance that at some stage your business will need credit to fund growth or support working capital. Whenever you apply for finance, even if it's just a business credit card, one of the first...

11th February 2011
Is your business ready for the unexpected?
Recent months have dished up a spate of natural disasters, from the dreadful flooding in Queensland to destructive bushfires in Western Australia. For small business owners these events are a reminder...

5th November 2010
Business debit cards for SMEs
More SMEs are seeing the advantages that saving money can have, not only to their cash flow but the business in general. As a result, most have adopted a cost-saving attitude rather than increasing their...

27th October 2010
Investment strategies for your business
When it comes to your business, investing in it is one of the fundamental keys to its success. With some careful planning and commitment, not only will your business grow but so should your business' capital...

13th October 2010
Secured versus unsecured business credit cards
When it comes to your business, making the choice between secured and unsecured credit cards can be difficult. However it is worth comparing as it could mean a difference in costs to your business as well...

24th September 2010
Businesses reluctant to take on extra credit
The effects of the global financial crisis and tighter lending criteria may still be taking its toll on owners of small businesses as they are still reluctant to take on any extra financial obligations....

15th September 2010
Personal credit cards versus business credit cards
Some small business owners may use their personal credit cards to make business purchases and while it may be convenient and less of a hassle to open a separate business credit card account, but what happens...

15th September 2010
Find the most cost-effective credit card for your business
Most small businesses these days will have access to a business credit card and some don't know how they've survived without one. Not only can they improve a business' cash flow but they can also offer...

25th August 2010
Clear the debt: don't hold your business back
RateCity shows you how to pay off your business credit cards and get your business out of debt and into the positive sooner. Businesses with credit cards can reap the benefits if they're used wisely; however...

20th August 2010
Jet off with more rewards on your business credit card
Get more out of your credit card with a rewards system that can save your business money. Nowadays there are a range of personal and business credit cards that offer rewards programs that you can benefit...

21st July 2010
Can your business benefit from a credit card?
No matter if your business is a large corporation or a one-stop-shop from home, RateCity uncovers why your business may benefit from having a credit card.

21st July 2010
Credit card features that add value for businesses
RateCity investigates the benefits of business credit cards with special features included. Business credit cards work in much the same way as a personal card, though you will need to provide an ABN as...

18th May 2010
Save heaps on travel insurance using a business credit card
RateCity looks into the world of business and corporate credit cards and how you can save when it comes to travel insurance.

14th May 2010
Find the right credit card for your business
No matter if your business is a large corporation or a one-stop-shop from home, RateCity uncovers why your business may benefit from having a credit card.