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LET’S HELP GROW YOUR BUSINESS TOGETHER
NINA KRSTIC, Small Business Banking Executive Manager, CBD and Eastern Suburbs
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mall businesses are the backbone of this country. Not only do they contribute significantly to the Australian economy, but they provide opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs to realise their dreams. CommBank understands this, which is why they have a team of business bankers supporting every branch and dedicated to helping local small business owners strengthen and grow their business. More so, CommBank believes that encouragement and recognition are important motivational factors for businesses; particularly over recent years. It is why they are proud to sponsor the 2022 City Suburbs Local Business Awards, among a string of other Local Business Awards and the Australian Small Business Champion Awards. “I’m so excited to be able to connect with a vibrant and resilient small business community and celebrate their achievements over the past 12 months”, says Nina Krstic, Small Business Banking Executive Manager of CBD and Eastern Suburbs. “Small businesses have been through a challenging time, particularly through COVID, ongoing supply chain, staff shortages and cash flow challenges. At CommBank, we understand the importance of backing our small business community, which is why we’re proactively connecting with customers to help them throughout their business journey.
It’s even more rewarding to see some of our customers being recognised for their hard work, making these Local Business Awards even more special to me.” Nina leads a team of Local Business Bankers supporting Eastern Suburbs and Sydney CBD district, who are trained and experienced in tailoring solutions for small businesses - at any business stage. “We love sitting down with a business owner and exploring, holistically, their entire business,” explains Nina. CommBank offers small businesses solutions to help make managing a business easy, with seamless onboarding, e-invoicing and bills, cash flow and personalised insights. Also on offer is working capital and invoice financing to help unlock growth for your business, which is a first for a major Australian Bank1. “We’re essentially a one-stop shop for businesses, making it a seamless process to tailor solutions to their unique business needs”, says Nina. It’s this local support that surprises most businesses in the local community. Nina recalls a recent local business who approached the bank for finance because they’d been offered a new business opportunity. “They weren’t sure where to start, so they approached us as their local business bank,” says Nina. Once her team had a thorough understanding of the business and its cash flow needs, they identified that the customer was eligible to apply through CommBank’s BizExpress, a digital platform to get a loan decision within 24 hours2. They, like many small business customers, didn’t realise that they didn’t require ‘bricks and mortar’ security to obtain a loan – which at times can be a barrier to securing funding for growth. If you, like other businesses, are seeking additional support with achieving your business goals, Nina suggests you connect with the Business Banker in your local CommBank branch. “We can help you unlock your business potential and support your business goals.”
Proudly supporting City Suburbs. Congratulations to all finalists and winners of the City Suburbs Local Business Awards. No matter your business ambitions, our local bankers are ready to help you achieve your business goals. Visit commbank.com.au/businessbanking, or your local branch to see how we can help.
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2. A lending decision within 24 hours is subject to the Bank’s eligibility and suitability criteria. These products are only available to approved business customers and for business purposes only. Applications for finance are subject to the Bank’s eligibility and suitability criteria and normal credit approval processes. View our Current Terms and Conditions for Business Finance at www.commbank.com.au/important-info/business/business-finance.html and consider them before making any decision about these products. Rates are subject to change. Fees, charges, terms and conditions apply.
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1. CommBank products and services mentioned in this editorial are only available to approved business customers and for business purposes only. To view business products and solutions visit www.commbank.com.au/business.html. View our Current Terms and Conditions for Business Finance, visit www.commbank.com.au/important-info/business/business-finance.html, Merchant Agreement, visit www.commbank.com.au/content/dam/commbank/business/pds/ customer_merchant_agreement.pdf, Asset Finance, visit www.commbank.com.au/content/dam/ commbank-assets/business/loans-finance/docs/current-tcs-asset-finance.pdf and Business Transaction Accounts, visit www.commbank.com.au/content/dam/commbank/business/pds/ ADB2916.pdf
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