Business owners will often reflect on Asset Protection as something they ‘should have done’ which can be painfully costly. Asset protection is a necessity. It allows individuals to make a... read more →
Cash flow problems are the reason that 82% of small businesses fail. One of the ways you can prevent your business from being one of them is by using a... read more →
Interest rates are at all time lows around the world, however with recent discussions of interest rate rises we will look at how interest rates affect stock markets and what... read more →
If you want your business to thrive in your particular market on a long-term basis, you need to be certain that it can perform independently of any one individual -... read more →
If you are a small business owner you would know the importance of having a good team behind you. That includes a team that can help look after your finances,... read more →
From November 2021 it is a requirement for all directors of a company in Australia to apply for a director identification number (DIN) in order to meet their obligations under... read more →
Many of us would like to think that ‘older’ means ‘wiser’, but when it comes to money that isn’t always the case. The complexity of Australia’s superannuation and pension systems... read more →
Quarterly economic review – 30 June 2021 Global economyThe COVID-19 pandemic remains a major feature on the global stage, although global economic recovery continues, with the JP Morgan Markit Global... read more →
For many, the word ‘retirement’ is associated with the idea of extended holidays to far-flung locations or spending quality time with grandchildren. However, there are a range of financial, emotional... read more →
We can understand during difficult economic times that business owners search for ways to reduce their costs and outgoings, but when those decisions affect others detrimentally, that’s when there's more... read more →
When it comes to investing for a comfortable retirement, could you be your own worst enemy? Here’s how your unconscious fears and biases could impact your financial decision-making – and... read more →
Back in the days of “normal” interest rates the simple answer to the question “what do I do with any surplus savings?” was “pay off debt”. That’s still a sound... read more →
When you retire, your superannuation is likely to become an important source of your income. That’s why it’s a good idea to top it up while you are working. But... read more →
With there being so many changes to tax as presented in the Federal Budget, this is a concise summary of those that may have the biggest impact or relevance to... read more →
We have pleasure in enclosing a summary of the significant announcements from the Federal Government's 2021/22 Budget. While there were no particular surprises in this year’s budget, just about everyone... read more →
Many businesses have been kept afloat by the government over the past twelve months, buoyed by the many benefits and concessions from schemes they have deployed. The two largest schemes... read more →
Office real estate is undergoing a fundamental shift, while COVID-19 has accelerated a number of global real estate investment trends, including the continued growth of e-commerce and falling home ownership.... read more →
Our Head Office has today moved from King Street, Newcastle, to new purpose built offices at 484 Hunter Street, Newcastle. All of our phone numbers, emails and PO Box will... read more →
Investing your money is a great way to grow your wealth, but it can be intimidating to someone who is starting fresh. Investing is unique to each person because of... read more →
Signs of growing revenue and profits are ones that indicate your business is succeeding. This does not reduce the importance of continually making small changes that will improve profitability of... read more →