It was a privilege to speak with Mark Bouris on the challenges female commercial brokers still face today, not only around career opportunities and salary gaps but also the lack of transparency for our younger generation to see this industry as a career path. Current research denotes that more women are leaving the finance sector […]
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WCFF Supports Women in Finance – Events attract hundreds of people
A series of Women’s Commercial Finance Forum events have mobilised people from across the industry to increase the visibility of women and provide support within the growing sector. With a membership of more than 870, the WCFF is a community of finance brokers that connects women and peers from across the commercial finance landscape. WCFF series boosts […]
Women In Commercial Finance Forum Summit
August 4, 2022, I had the privilege of being the MC at the Women’s Commercial Finance Forum (WCFF) in Melbourne. This was a great event pack with so many passionate and intelligent individuals across the industry, networking and advocating for women in commercial finance. The energy levels at this event were like none I have […]
FY23 Ready – Financial Solutions for SMEs
We are knocking on the door of a New Financial Year. The pressures of COVID lockdowns appear to be fading across our great country; however, we are now presented with new challenges. The end of FY22 and the beginning of FY23 brings rising interest rates and inflation, supply change disruptions, increases in fuel and transport […]
Supporting the Younger Generation
Welcome to 2022. Over my short break, I reflected on 2021 and one of the highlights that made my soul sing. In the final month of 2021, I had the wonderful opportunity to help a young tradesman fulfil his dream of purchasing his first property. I was referred to him by an existing client who […]
Free Two Hour Consulting Session
Pfitz Financial & Business Solutions (PFBS) are offering free two hour consulting sessions for SME’s wanting to review their current & future Working Capital requirements, Short Term Funding needs, Asset Finance and Trade Finance options. With the ATO clamping down on tax debts, now is a great time to reassess and plan your business’s financial arrangements. Unlock remarkable opportunities with remarkable solutions. Let PFBS, […]
Sonja Pfitz – Acknowledged on International Women’s Day
Sonja Pfitz was truly humbled to be acknowledged on International Women’s Day. “To be amongst these amazing women and countless others throughout the world today, is a great honour.” https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sonja-pfitz-62820b72_celebrating-international-womens-day-activity-6774537845857234944-2_w_
Asset Finance Boosting Business Productivity & Cashflow
Whatever industry sector you operate in, your business will always face the need to buy more and more equipment as it grows. Whether it’s a new vehicle, machinery or IT equipment, purchasing new fixed assets can be a major drain on your business cashflow. For most businesses, a smarter option is to use an Asset […]
Building with Bricks, Not Sticks
One of the biggest causes of business failure is poor liquidity – failing to manage cashflow properly. That’s why smart businesses always take a proactive approach to cashflow management. The pace of business is also getting faster. Trading conditions continue to be challenging. So, many companies are abandoning traditional loans (which come with strict lending […]
Trade Finance – the New Finance Trend
Trade Finance is a business finance strategy, where a lender pays your suppliers – providing your business with more time, flexibility and cashflow benefits. Traditionally, it was a solution only offered by the major banks. Products tended to come with strict bank covenants and restrictions. Now, however, there is a growing range of lenders in […]