9 ways to manage investment risk




As a business owner, it’s always been helpful to have an understanding of accounting – but in the post-lockdown world, it’s never been more important to have a good grasp on your finances. With the business world irreparably changed by the impact of coronavirus, your business is facing a ‘new normal’. Priorities have changed, customer…

There’s an old joke about scientists discovering something that could do the work of two men. One woman. J The implication was that women are better at doing two or more things at once than men, now referred to as ‘multitasking’, and there is some science to back this up. Even so, and regardless of…

Ready to make the leap from renting to buying a home? Well, before you begin the search for your perfect home there are lots of questions to ask yourself. Here are some of the big ones. Do you need to own your home? For most people home ownership remains part of the great Australian dream,…

Even though Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) is designed to capture benefits enjoyed by an employee, it is levied on the employer. Unless your employment agreement allows for any FBT that becomes payable to be recouped from the employee, the employer will have no recourse for reimbursement. So, why should an employer lodge an FBT return…

Did you know that the federal government has an online service called “Stay Smart Online” to alert internet users of the current security threats we all face? This website is supported by an email service reporting the latest threats caused by out-of-date browser software and programs. Plus details of the latest scams doing the rounds…

To make a success of your business, you’re going to need a robust business plan – particularly as we face challenging times. With a one-page business plan behind you, the company has a real sense of strategic direction and a set of core goals to refer to and track against. But what are the key…