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Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) White Paper

ECTA, The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade agreement

Boost business savings with short-term notice deposits

What’s a notice deposit, how do they generate interest and how can they grow business savings?

The key ingredients of Snap Fitness’ recipe for growth

How Snap Fitness supports its franchisees to thrive, partnering with CommBank to enable growth.
Working capital

What's a working capital ratio?

What’s a working capital ratio, how to use the working capital ratio formula and what is a good working capital ratio.
Working capital

What is working capital?

Working capital is the amount of cash and liquid assets a business has on hand to meet its expenses. Learn how to calculate your business working c...
Starting a business

What’s a bank feed?

A bank feed allows transaction data to be automatically imported from your eligible bank accounts into your accounting software.
Starting a business

Start a business checklist

Figuring out how to start a business can be overwhelming. Our checklist for starting a business shares simple steps to getting started.
EFTPOS, Payments & eCommerce

CommBank Smart Mini mobile payments is the tradie’s new best friend

Running a trade business and managing cash flow isn’t easy. Tradies across Australia are embracing the CommBank Smart Mini because it solves those ...
Cyber security, scams & fraud

Keeping your business secure in the age of remote working

We identify some cyber risk management topics you can address through training as you prepare your workforce for remote working.
EFTPOS, Payments & eCommerce

What does an EFTPOS machine cost?

We outline a quick guide to the costs, benefits and things to consider when looking at EFTPOS for your business.
Starting a business

What’s an ABN?

An ABN is a unique 11-digit number assigned to Australian businesses for tax and other business purposes. If you run a business, you'll likely need...
Starting a business

What’s a notice deposit?

A notice deposit (also known as a notice account) is a bank account that allows you to withdraw funds, but only after you’ve given notice.

Switching to CommBank for your business banking

Here’s how to switch to a CommBank business account in 5 simple steps.
Starting a business

How to register a business name

Find out how to register a business name in Australia. Our guide takes you through the steps involved to name and legally register your business.
EFTPOS, Payments & eCommerce

What’s Least Cost Routing and how can it help my small business?

Least Cost Routing gives merchants flexibility in managing the costs of their business' tap-and-go Mastercard debit and Visa debit transactions.
Cyber security, scams & fraud

Cyber safety after a data breach

With so many data breaches making the press, it's useful to know what kinds of security steps you or your staff can take if they suspect a service ...

Talking Economics: Small business outlook

CommBank’s Chief Economist Stephen Halmarick unpacks three key market factors for 2025 and how they could impact small businesses.
Starting a business

How to value a business

Learn the different techniques you can use to value a business before you commit to buying it.

Trading with India: a guide for Australian businesses

ECTA, Trading in India, Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, CommBank.

Thriving innovation ecosystem key to scaling WA's manufacturing ingenuity

The manufacturing sector in Western Australia continues to evolve. Once inextricably linked to the natural resources sector, the State’s manufactur...