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10 Tips to prepare for retirement
It might be decades away or it might be around the corner. Either way, retirement requires serious planning and foresight. The sooner you start, the better the chances that you […]
Are you making good use of your Accountant?
Many business owners only see their accountant at tax time or when they need to produce figures for finance applications. But the value your Accountant can deliver stretches far beyond […]
Closing the super savings gap
When you’re in your 30s and 40s, retirement can seem a long time away. But recent research suggests that unless you increase your super savings now, there may be a […]
Can my SMSF buy a business property?
Answer: Yes but there are some things to consider. Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) offer a significant level of freedom in choice of investment options. Those choices are even greater if […]
Are you flying blind in business? Know your numbers.
Many businesses fail due to cash flow problems. Even companies that are profitable often have to shut their doors permanently because they can’t make certain crucial payments at the required […]
Client relationships: How close is too close?
Having been working in the finance industry for more than a decade, I know that when working closely with clients it’s inevitable that some relationships will venture from professional into […]
The Basics of Business Structuring – Trust
A trust is a relationship where a trustee (an individual or a company) carries on business for the benefit of other people (the beneficiaries). For instance, a trustee may carry […]
The Basics of Business Structuring – Company
A company is an independent legal entity which has members commonly referred to as shareholders who own the business and it has directors who run the day to day business […]
The effects of compound interest
Introducing Elise and her brother Tim… Elise plans to retire in 20 years from now and starts saving an extra $100 per week for this goal. Based on our simple […]
Compound interest.. from little things big things grow
Compound interest – the sooner you start, the more you’ll have. Forget about location, location, location being the key to a good investment outcome. One of the most important ingredients […]