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Vroom to move: maximising your fleet 

Keith Cormican discusses the pros and cons of leasing vs purchasing vehicles. Appearing in Dynamic Business (July, 2008)

Growth as a process

A new set of management methods can help organisations grow their business. Appearing in Construction Contractor (June 2008)

Going green: it could be all about attitude

There is a way to reduce petrol consumption while also being a good corporate citizen. By Jonathan Porter. Appearing in The Australian (June 20, 2008). 

Fleet Management driving GE Capital profit

GE Capital in Australia has recorded a 52 per cent jump in profit to $161 million for 2007, thanks in part to a full year contributioin from Custom Fleet. Appearing in The Sheet (June 16, 2008).

Manufacturing the right approach

Manufacturers can still increase their competitiveness despite the tough conditions. By Kerri Thompson. Appearing in Manufacturers' Monthly (May 2008)

Risk reduction remains a priority

Despite uncertainty in the mining industry, there are some key areas companies can consider to keep better control of their finances. By Kerri Thompson. Appearing in Gold & Mineral Gazette (May 2008)

HMP secures finance from GE to expand

HMP Constructions has secured $150 million of funding from GE Commercial Finance to increase it's exposure to the resources sector. Appearing in the Mining Chronicle (April 2008).

Fleets to reward diesel

The environment is now a major purchasing consideration for fleet managers, according to Custom Fleet's Keith Cormican. By David Hassall. Appearing in GoAuto News (April 23, 2008)  

Green trend forcing re-think

Fringe benefits tax concessions for company cars may be scrapped under a national transport plan proposed by National Transport Commission, leading to big costs for employers. By Laura Warne. Appearing in Queensland Business Review (April 2008)

Going green, with as little pain as possible

Custom Fleet is calling for the federal government to introduce FBT-linked incentives to help companies shift to greener cars. Appearing in The Australian (April 14, 2008)

GE owns Pacific, but change will be hard to find

It's business as usual at Pacific following the 100 per cent stake GE Commercial Finance has taken in the company. Appearing in InsuranceNews.com.au (April 14, 2008)

Grant Burley will remain "hands on"

GE Commercial Finance has taken a 100 per cent stake in Pacific Premium Funding. Appearing in Insurance News Australia (April 11, 2008)

In search of smarter finance 

The importance of finding the best lender, not just the best rate. By Alastair Metcalf. Appearing in Construction Contractor (March 2008)

Men won't let go of the gas-guzzlers

Despite environment concerns, gas guzzling cars are still top choice for many executives. By Jenny Keown. Appearing in the Independent Financial Review (March 26, 2008)

Caught between fuel hikes and labour market

Companies are caught in a bind, driven by the need to offer cars to retain staff, but at the same time grabbling with high feul costs. By Jenny Keown. Appearing in the Independent Financial Review (March 19, 2008) 

Good Company

By Giles Parkinson. Appearing in Qantas, The Australian Way (February, 2008)

CPI signs $90 million finance agreement with GE

By Ann Callahan. Appearing in Printers Post (January 2008)

• Recruiting, Retaining and Training Staff

• Issues around HR, recruiting and training can be tough for manufacturers to manage but, by focusing on a few of the key areas, they need not be so hard. By Megan Nettleton. Appearing in Manfacturers' Monthly (February 2008)

• CPI signs $90 million finance agreement with GE

By Ann Callahan. Appearing in Printers Post (January 2008)

• GE Sets the Pace

  By Sarah Mills. Appearing in CFO Magazine (November 2007)

• Acquisition integration

  By Kerri Thompson. Appearing in Construction Contractor (December, 2007)

• Other people's mining money

  By Alex Forest. Appearing in MiningNewsPremium.net (October 4, 2007)

• Position vacant: Why leadership development matters

  A lack of investment in leadership development is affecting organisations Australia-wide. This article first appeared in Human Capital magazine. (October 2007) For more information or to subscribe, visit www.hcamag.com

• Financing to be competitive

• By Silvan Porcaro. Appearing in Manufacturers Monthly (October 2007)

• Developing nations to take over from US

  September 11, 2007

• Flexibility the workplace Holy Grail

  By Myles Wearring. Appearing in news.com.au September 5, 2007

• Succession planning

  By Kerri Thompson. Appearing in Construction Contractor (September, 2007)

• Managing flexibility down the line

  By Megan Nettleton, appearing in Human Resources magazine (August 7, 2007)

• Satisfied customers part of the process for GE chief

  By Leon Gettler, appearing in The Age Saturday August 4, 2007

• Industry outlook begins to look positive

  By Paul Averay. Appearing in Australian and NZ Grapegrower & Winemaker (July, 2007)

• SPC sorted with $10 million upgrade

  Appearing in Food & Drink Business (July, 2007)

• HR's transformation

  By Iain Hopkins. This article first appeared in Human Capital magazine (July 2007). For more information or to subscribe visit www.hcamag.com.

• Pay the piper

  By Noel Dyson. Appearing in Australia's Mining Monthly, June 2007 issue.

• Contracting in the sustainable age

  By Anna Learmonth. Appearing in Construction Contractor (June 2007)

• Boulder finds line

  Appearing in Construction Contractor (May 2007).

• Finance options: what's the best road for you?

  Appearing in Earthmover & Civil Contractor (May, 2007)

• Getting the most out of your assets

  By Kerri Thompson. Appearing in Manufacturers' Monthly (May, 2007)

• Arming yourself for equipment finance

  By Kerri Thompson and Shane Smith. Appearing in Australasian Freight Logistics, April/May 2007

• Best practice in addressing skills shortages

  Appearing in Human Resources magazine April 17, 2007

• Funds flowing down

  Appearing in Australia's Mining Monthly (March, 2007)

• Big finance deal moves Coppabella forward

  Appearing in Gold and Minerals Gazette. (March, 2007)

• Sealed with $180 million

  Appearing in Australia's Mining Monthly, March 2007 issue.

• Financial management tips for contractors

  By Kerri Thompson. Appearing in Construction Contractor (March 2007).

• Petrol costs put brake on big cars

  Appearing in Independent Financial Review (March 21, 2007)

• Not by customers alone

  Appearing in CEO Forum (Autumn issue, 2007)

• Mining Deal

  Appearing in the Daily Mercury (February 22, 2007)

• My brilliant career

  Profiles Pertrina Coventry, Vice-President Human Resources, GE Commercial Finance. Appearing in Human Resources (February 20, 2007)

• Fleet management made easy

  Different ways to meet your transport needs while considering environmental issues and admin efficiency. By Liz Swanton. Appearing in DynamicBusiness.com.