Where are rates going? This is one of the most common questions a broker is asked by clients, whether it be existing or new referrals. A broker has two options here: You rant on the pros/cons of an increase/decrease, rattle off some macroeconomic data, sprinkle it with anecdotal insights from businesses you work with & … Continued

The pandemic created upheaval in nearly every aspect of our lives; basic freedoms like seeing family and friends to how we conduct business. Businesses adapted quickly to work from home which necessitated technology upgrades and the phenomenon of video meetings throughout all business types not just large corporates. It became the norm to meet clients … Continued

It has been a roller coaster of emotions over the last 3 year and for me, incredibly taxing. I remember the fear of not knowing what was happening when the pandemic hit and the sleepless nights thinking about saving our business, whilst also worrying about keeping our staff employed so they could pay their mortgages. … Continued

As schools continue to evolve and embrace new innovation, the suitability and benefits of a Chattel Mortgage can play a vital role in supporting your mission of nurturing young minds and shaping leaders of tomorrow. Chattel Mortgages represent a forward-thinking option for schools. It can provide; Full control and transparency from day one Streamlined asset … Continued

I was standing in the kitchen talking to my mum, she was sitting at the table. Mid casual conversation she says to me; ‘I need to tell you about something.’ Before she could get another word out, I said, ‘dad has cancer doesn’t he!’ She just laughed in shock. My dad, my hero, was the … Continued

Market Snapshot, 1st February 2023 Funder appetite is still strong for both new and used equipment, however navigating the compliance requirements for new funders can be challenging. Given the complexity of the compliance environment,  it needs to be considered when allowing time for finance to be approved and settlement to occur. Stock levels across all … Continued

Business owners should be enormously proud of the way they have maneuvered their businesses through the Covid period. The 2023 Financial Year is going to be another interesting one with a lot of uncertainty. We are in an environment of rising costs, full employment – which is making recruitment difficult, a slowing housing market and … Continued

How can it be May already? The last two years have been incredibly challenging and, to an extent, felt like time slowed down a bit….but life and business is bouncing back quickly and here we are nearly in the middle of May and fast approaching the end of the financial year. It’s fair to say … Continued

As you may be aware, the Federal Government recently announced some significant incentives in the budget to give everyone in business a reason to invest in people and equipment. The Government has predicted that these measures will help 99% of businesses write of the purchase of equipment instantly. We at Atlas Broker are very excited about … Continued

The 2020/21 WorkCover premiums are about to hit the inboxes of all Victorian businesses. In the last couple of years there have been changes made to incentivise paying these premiums early. If the premiums are paid in full before 31st August 2020 a 5% discount is applied. In the current COVID environment it may make sense to finance your … Continued

In the current climate, we have seen a significant drop in confidence about where the economy is heading. I sense we are currently running on half capacity or less (in some sectors), waiting for direction about whether we ramp things up, or see this as the new normal. Majority of standard business that we commonly … Continued