Monthly Archives: November 2019

When it comes to building our dream solo business, capital can be the one thing we can’t can’t always count on, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get started. A friend recently told me the best part about having taken on some extra work at night was the way it was inspiring plans for her future […]

The end of the year is a great time for self-reflection. It’s a time when you can ask questions to help clarify and inform about your clients, profits, processes and more. But here are five unusual questions you’ve possibly never asked before; the answers to which might boost both your joy and sales in 2020. […]

As climate strikes continue to take place around the world, some small business owners are asking whether they can reduce their carbon footprint. Climate change is being heralded as perhaps the most serious issue our generation faces, with many initiatives taking place around the world to raise awareness about its potential impacts. Aside from being […]

The lists of Australia’s wealthiest individuals and families published annually by different media organisations are generally an interesting read. Ranking them by their net wealth, they show that many of the richest Australians have progressively become richer over time through a combination of business expansion, market forces and shrewd investment decisions. In fact, looking at […]

Saving space makes for relaxed breaks. Are you finding it a problem to fit everything you need into your caravan? Not to worry – we have a bunch of nifty and easy caravan storage tips and space-saving solutions to help you out. Most are inexpensive, too. In fact, these tips are so handy that soon […]

Saving space makes for relaxed breaks. Are you finding it a problem to fit everything you need into your caravan? Not to worry – we have a bunch of nifty and easy caravan storage tips and space-saving solutions to help you out. Most are inexpensive, too. In fact, these tips are so handy that soon […]

Australia has one of the highest rates of share ownership in the world. According to an ASX Australian Investor Study, approximately 37 per cent of Australian adults hold shares either directly (31 per cent) or indirectly (7 per cent derivatives and 11 per cent invest in other on-exchange investments), making us a country with one of […]

There are plenty of good reasons why Australian investors feel more comfortable investing at home. Investing overseas is unfamiliar. Foreign exchange movements often feel like too much of a risk. Overseas companies can be difficult to get information on. Sometimes they operate in different languages. It’s understandable that we prefer investing at home but this […]

What types of life insurance are offered by super funds? Super funds typically have three types of insurance for members: Death cover (also known as life insurance) – is part of the benefit your beneficiaries receive when you die, either as a lump sum or as an income stream. Total and permanent disability (TPD) cover – pays you a benefit if you become […]

The cost of owning a pet The cost of owning a dog over its lifetime can be up to $25,000 (Source: BankWest Family Pooch Index). Cats cost slightly less but also live longer than dogs, so they set owners back around the same amount. If you’re getting a pet, the cost will vary according to its […]