Is there a special recipe equity investors can follow to outperform the returns from the broader market? Based on the latest performance scorecard of Australian active investment managers released in September by S&P Dow Jones Indices, if that recipe does exist, most professional portfolio managers don’t have it. The SPIVA Australia Scorecard covering the year…
The first rule of being a good public speaker is understanding it doesn’t come naturally, says public speaking coach Andrew Griffiths. Here’s how to overcome that. According to this study people prefer the idea of death to speaking in front of a crowd of strangers. Gulp. Seems a bit drastic, doesn’t it? But as entrepreneur, author and…
How would you like to laze on one of the world’s best beaches for your next getaway? Voters in this year’s TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards ranked Australia’s Manly and Surfers Paradise beaches among the top 25. However, it’s these five dazzling stretches of sand that won the most sun-loving hearts. 5. Grace Bay Beach, Turks…
Selling a business or changing leaders takes time – and careful planning. Setting out a comprehensive, achievable succession plan, sooner rather than later, can help make your transition a success. A startling 69 per cent of Australian businesses currently transitioning (or planning to transition) don’t know what they need to do, according to the NAB…
Leading is tougher than managing If you manage people, you’ll know it can be hard work. Every employee is different, with unique needs, desires and motivations. Each has their own strengths and weaknesses. And you have to figure those out if you want to get the best out of your staff. But leading is even…
The first things we do each morning set the tone for the entire day ahead. If we awake tired and stressed, versus energized and ready to take on the day, most likely that feeling will stick with us throughout the rest of the day, affecting more than just our mood. That’s seven chances each week…
How does it work? From 1 July 2018, if you have a total super balance of less than $500,000 on the previous 30 June and you make or receive concessional contributions (CCs) of less than the concessional contributions cap of $25,000 pa, you may be able to accrue unused amounts for use in subsequent financial years. 2018/19 is the first…
Time flies when you’re running your own business. Days can quickly turn into weeks as you focus on the day-to-day work. And sometimes you can work so hard it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. Our monthly checklist will ensure you keep your business on track. This monthly checklist will help you assess…
These tips are a good starting point to become acquainted with van life. You’re going on your first caravanning trip? Excellent! It’s an exciting time of freedom, fun, and the thrill of a new experience. It’s also a big step… Towing a caravan adds a whole new dimension to any holiday. Factors such as what…
One thing that’s guaranteed to leave you feeling on top of the world, is a holiday. That’s until, along with the plane descending towards home, you sink into the beginnings of holiday debt regret. Even thinking about getting an Uber from the airport leaves you in a state of panic about dwindling your funds further….