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Get set for eInvoicing The rollout of electronic invoicing (or eInvoicing) is gaining momentum in Australia – and globally – as a new and more efficient way to deal with the paperwork involved in sending and receiving business invoices and procurement documents. Read more
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Circles of Influence: Why you have more power than you think We all feel uncertain from time to time and it’s easy to feel like we are being swept along in our daily lives, relationships, or careers by forces beyond our control. One way to feel more on top of things is to narrow your focus down to the things that you can control – and take action! Read more
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Keeping yourself accountable It can be both empowering and a little uncomfortable to think that we are responsible for our successes – and failures. Being willing to accept the consequences of our actions, choices or behaviours is not always easy. Read more
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2022 Year in Review Inflation dominated the economic landscape

The year began optimistically, as we finally began to emerge from Covid restrictions. Russia threw a curve ball that reverberated around the world and suddenly people who hadn’t given a thought to the Reserve Bank were eagerly waiting for its monthly interest rate announcements. Read more
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The challenges of market timing When markets fall, it's natural to want to take action to prevent further losses. Doing so however can do more harm than good. Here's why timing the market to buy low and sell high is not as easy as it sounds. Read more