Maximising the value from your Financial Adviser
10 August
Navigating the complex financial landscape is challenging. However, with the right Financial Adviser, you can optimise your investments and ensure a secure financial future. By understanding how clients often perceive missteps in their...[Read More]
Boosting your property value: 5 simple yet effective steps
10 August
Your home is not just your sanctuary; itās also a tangible asset. Like any investment, the end goal for many homeowners is to see it appreciate over time. While most people think about major renovations when it comes to increasing property value,...[Read More]
Oliverās insights ā recession versus goldilocks, five reasons why we could still avoid recession
10 August
Key points ā Rapid monetary tightening points to a high risk of recession and, given lags in the way it impacts the economy, just because it hasnāt happened yet does not mean it wonāt. ā However, a combination of falling inflation, a lack...[Read More]
Records you need to keep for tax purposes
9 August
Records you need to show a payment or expense, the format to keep your records in, and how long to keep them. What is a record? Records are written evidence of your income or expenses, these can be either paper or electronic. You need to keep...[Read More]
Lingering price pressures plaguing businesses
9 August
The cost of running a business has jumped, as have the prices firms are charging, suggesting the inflation challenge still has some fight left in it. A survey of businesses conducted by the National Australian Bank recorded a sharp uptick in both...[Read More]
Uni body warns $7b at risk without more graduates
9 August
Universities have warned the national economy could be billions of dollars worse off if the rate of tertiary degrees remains stagnant. New modelling shows a cost to the economy of $7 billion by 2026 if university attainment levels donāt...[Read More]
Businesses weigh up banning TikTok on phones of workers
9 August
Almost half of all IT policymakers are considering bans on smartphone apps in the workplace, including restrictions on social media platform TikTok, in a bid to protect sensitive business data, a study has found. And many of those bans could extend...[Read More]
Competition heavyweight to head up price-gouging probe
9 August
A former consumer watchdog boss will dig into the thorny issue of big business price gouging via a union-backed inquiry. Esteemed economist and the former Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chair, Allan Fels, has been given the task of...[Read More]
Motorists paying more for fuel as oil supplies tighten
9 August
Motorists are paying more for petrol as wholesale prices keep upwards pressure on rates charged at the pump. Fuel prices have largely stabilised after conflict in Ukraine sent petrol soaring above $2 a litre last year, prompting the former coalition...[Read More]
Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
9 August
As many as 250,000 Australian workers could unlock significant electric vehicle discounts after a change to small business software that will automate car leases. The change, from accounting platform MYOB, could help more than 100,000 businesses...[Read More]
Vanadium could be the next lithium for big battery tech
9 August
Big batteries across Australia could one day be powered by a little-known element called vanadium and manufactured onshore, an industry leader says. The silvery-grey metal is the latest āpit to gridā sensation for electricity system operators,...[Read More]
Wary consumers yet to dent resilient business sector
9 August
Australian businesses are still in pretty good shape even as consumers rein in their spending and remain fretful about their personal finances and the waning economy. Business conditions as tracked by the National Australian Bank each month dropped...[Read More]
Critical considerations before setting up a Board of Directors for your business
3 August
A great board of directors can make a significant difference in the success of your business. Whether it is a requirement by regulators, a condition set by potential investors, or a strategic decision to seek expert guidance, setting up a board...[Read More]
Rethinking Wealth: Beyond Money ā The Evolving Concept of Prosperity
3 August
In todayās society, the notion of wealth extends beyond financial resources. As individuals seek a more balanced and fulfilling life, the concept of wealth has evolved to encompass various factors such as education, healthcare, job satisfaction,...[Read More]
Types of ethical investing plus the pros & cons
3 August
The investment technique known as ethical investing prioritises the investorās moral, religious and social ideals over financial gain. The reason for this is that a growing number of investors have begun to demand social responsibility from the...[Read More]