Growing a business

As your business grows, different elements come into play. Adapt to the changing needs of your business with expert advice on planning and financing growth, discover how your role may vary, and get tips for tracking the performance of your business.

Financing your growth

Learn about the pros and cons of the different finance options available to you and how you can plan ahead to avoid a cash flow crisis when you’re expanding your business.

• Read more about financing your growth

Five numbers you need to know

Crucial information every business owner should know about their business, including your reconciled cash balance, days sales outstanding (DSO), break-even point, margins and special industry number, and how to calculate these figures.

• Learn more about the five numbers you need to know

Growth planning

It’s important to take time to consider whether you want or need growth before you look at the ways you can expand your business and how you can make that happen.

• Read more about growth planning

The Unique Selling Proposition: Watch our Peter Switzer video to find out why it’s important you define your difference.

Business toolkit

• Cash flow tracker
• Red tape checklist
• Financial plan template
• Business plan toolkit
• Consolidate my banking

Business essentials

• Organise a business review
• EFTPOS and merchant services
• Create an online shop
• Business loans
• Car and equipment finance

Expert advice & insight

• Business Sales Indicator
• Business insights
• BetterBusiness
• Business finance

Important information 
As this advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should, before acting on the advice, consider its appropriateness to your circumstances. All products mentioned on this web page are issued by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia; view our Financial Services Guide (PDF 59kb).