The Valiant Blog

Your guide to applying for an unsecured business loan and helping your business grow.

Grow a larger, happier client base by helping your clients with their every financial need.

Put your best foot forward by preparing strong answers to these 4 questions.

We sat down with Mel, owner of Snog The Frog, Surry Hills. What did we learn? If you hire from her, your chances of winning best dressed instantly doubles.

Smarter technologies are helping small business owners stay ahead of the game. Here are 5 key trends to keep an eye on.

How often do you step back from the daily rush and map out your professional career? Here are some quick tips for goal-setting success.

What's it like to own a floristry business? We caught up with the owner of buds&bowers in Surry Hills to find out.

A little preparation goes a long way. Get ahead on the finance front with our quick tips to help you with the 3 key areas of your loan application.

EOFY is here. Are you making the most of the benefits available to your small businesses?

Cut through the confusion. There's so much talk around credit scores and what they mean; it can be hard to seperate fact from fiction.

Don't let a cash-flow gap get in the way of a growth opportunity.

Tax time is fast approaching. Are you getting the most out of the benefits available to small businesses?

Are you billing for client happiness? Or are you time-billing for your convenience? There's a shift in the industry; don't get left behind!

The time arrives in most small businesses when you’re required to borrow money. So, how do you get 'business finance ready'?

If you're thinking about purchasing new equipment, an unsecured loan isn't your only option. Learn more about equipment finance here.

We sat down with Neil Slonim, The Bank Doctor, to find out what he thinks about Australia's fast-growing online SME lending market.

Valiant helped Australian-owned catering business, Order-In Pty Ltd, find finance to buy a new van and grow their customer base.

Finding the right business loan doesn’t have to be difficult. See how we helped Mark’s Wholesale Steel Business find the right business loan for them.

Here's how our Product Specialist, Graeme, helped a small business owner purchase a drone.

Here's what we did for a small business owner who needed to repair and register one of their removal trucks.

How do you attract new customers to your business? Where do loyal customers come from? It all starts with your SMB online strategy.

The path from personal trainer to business owner can be both challenging and rewarding. Check out our top tips for making the transition.

Want to reach your customers online? Are you ready to digitise your small business? First up: get smart about social.

Spoiler: it definitely exists. Make 2018 your best year yet by using these 5 tips to strike a work/life balance.

Don't let angry customers stay angry. Protect your business' reputation with these simple tips and tricks for delivering exemplary customer service.

Every business is unique. Every business loan is different. What features are most important to you? Consider these 4 things before applying for finance.

Have you explored your trade finance options? Premiering your business on the world stage may be within reach.

Getting equipment finance is one of the simplest and quickest ways to grow your business – and the equipment becomes the security!

Your guide to smart inventory management for every season.

Don't get caught out. Here are 5 hidden fees and charges that could apply to your small business loan.

Get more customers and keep them. Here's the low-down on setting up your very own customer loyalty program.

You've explored your business finance options. What do you do next? How can you be sure you're comparing loans effectively and getting the best deal?

Want to expand your team but don't know where to start? Here's our guide to hiring great employees, featuring tips from industry leaders.

Are unpaid invoices causing cashflow problems for your small business? Invoice financing may be the answer.

A Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is fundamental for any business looking to grow. Learn how to develop your USP and stand out from the crowd.

You're applying for loans, you start getting positive responses, and suddenly you're asked for a guarantee. Don't sign until you read this!

Are you invoicing your B2B customers with longer payment terms? Is it hurting your cash flow? Debtor finance could be a lifesaver between payments.

With so many business finance options to choose from, how do you know whether working capital is right for your business? Start by reading this.

Are you ready to refinance? Reviewing your business loan every 2 - 3 years can save your SME a lot of money. Here's what you need to know.

2018 is your year. Here are 7 quick tips and tricks to get back in the driver's seat when it comes to battling business debt.

Improve your chances of locking down the perfect business loan. Here are 19 business funding mistakes to avoid when you're applying for commercial finance.

Setting up a business is hard enough, without getting stung with unexpected costs. Here are the things you should be thinking about before you dive in.

Getting the best rate is all about asking the right questions. Have you done your research? Here's where to start and why.

"Ok, I'm eligible for the R&D tax incentive. But how do I actually claim it?" Here's what you need to know.

You could be missing out on a tax offset of 45 cents in every dollar. Check your eligibility for the R&D tax incentive today.

Need to raise cash for your business? We explore the use of debt versus equity, and how to decide which one is best for your business.

A cafe refurbishment could keep you ahead of the competition, and you may not need to fund it yourself. Explore your finance options using Valiant today.

Reward points can add value to your business, but it's not one-size-fits all. Here's what you need to know.

Here's the million dollar question: will you start up a company or will you establish yourself as a sole trader? Get the full story.

Valiant Finance is a small business dedicated to supercharging the growth of other small businesses through access to funding. Here's what we've learned.