Asset finance is one of the most practical funding tools available to SMEs — but it’s often misunderstood or overlooked when businesses are planning their next move.
In this episode of the P.O.W.E.R. Podcast, Melissa Ashcroft is joined by James Ross from Jayar Finance, an asset finance specialist with more than 20 years’ experience across the industry. James breaks down where asset finance fits in the real world, why structure matters just as much as pricing, and how businesses can fund vehicles, equipment, technology and other operational assets while protecting cashflow and keeping flexibility where it counts.
They also talk about the lessons James has learned over two decades in business — what holds up through cycles, what strong lending relationships look like, and how to keep decisions grounded when conditions change.
The conversation also touches on Compass Finance Australia and Compass Aggregation — a broker business built to support specialist asset finance brokers operating in the SME market, with a unique lender panel across bank, non-bank and specialist cashflow lenders. The focus is on helping broker members grow while keeping the end customer’s business growth front and centre.
A valuable listen for business owners, operators and brokers who want a clearer view of how asset finance can support business momentum without unnecessary pressure on cashflow.
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