A family business, complicated relationships… then a death. How poor succession planning saw a father’s wishes come undone. The family thought there was a plan in place. For many years, a father and his two adult sons had run the family business successfully. In that time, a great deal of the business profits were distributed … Read more
In 2021, customer experience is king and there are lots of ways you can give yours a boost, writes Jason VandeBoom, Founder and CEO, ActiveCampaign. Have a great product or service but not seeing as many customers as you’d like coming, or returning, through the doors? Chances are it’s your customer experience, not your core … Read more
If you are surprised at how prices in cities and regional areas have risen even in the face of the social and economic havoc caused by COVID-19, you’re not alone. If you are thinking of buying property, you may even be a little concerned about what the current property market means for your buying decisions. Is timing everything, or is time in the market more important? Whether you’re a first … Read more
Recent research shows female investors are on the rise–moving ahead of men along the way. There’s been a dramatic increase in the numbers of Australian women investing over the past 12 months. Women made up 45% of all new investors in Australia last year, up from 31% among those who started five to 10 years … Read more
Retirement villages in Australia offer residents a unique range of retirement living options, including accommodation options, facilities and services. Many retirement villages feature pools, golf courses, regular social events and 24-hour emergency assistance. For many people, retirement is a new and exciting stage of life where you can relax after years of hard work, take … Read more
NFTs have been circulating in recent headlines, along with words like “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency”. You may have seen them parodied on the U.S. television show Saturday Live or heard them discussed on your favourite podcasts. So what’s all the hype? What’s an NFT What are you actually getting when you buy one What risks are … Read more
Making a strong case for a salary package that truly reflects your skills and experience won’t just help your hip pocket in the here and now – your future self will thank you for it too. Like your job but not sure you’re being paid what you’re worth? Or are you going for a new … Read more
We know you want your tax return done as quickly and easily as possible. It helps to get it right! Here are some tips to help you avoid making a mistake or to fix one. First up – you need to lodge a tax return, even if your business hasn’t earnt any income this year. … Read more
What is FIRE? If you’ve ever considered early retirement, you could join the FIRE movement. FIRE stands for “financial independence retire early.” During their working years, FIRE investors invest as much of their income as possible in hopes of attaining financial independence at a young age and maintaining it for the long term—a.k.a. retirement. Their … Read more
Pent-up consumer demand promises a strong economic return, which bodes well for small businesses hoping for a return to normalcy in 2022. But that doesn’t mean business as usual will see you succeed – use these tactics to give your business a lead over the competition. Tactic 1: Take. A. Break. The pandemic has made … Read more
For most people, selling one property is stressful enough. Imagine how tricky it is to manage the sale of two properties and refinance two additional properties, all while buying your dream home. This is exactly the situation an MFAA accredited finance broker handled for her clients Greg and Shannon – a couple in their mid-30s. … Read more
When you’re comparing things like insurance, credit cards and home loans, comparison websites can be helpful. But they have limitations and may not cover all your options. What to keep in mind They make money Comparison websites are businesses. They make money in different ways, for example: from sponsored links by showing sponsored links before … Read more
