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Stepped vs level premiums: which is best? These days, most people hold some form of life insurance in their super account. While this is a welcome safety net, the level of cover held this way is often inadequate. Read more
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Guide to business grants Regional and rural support
Various levels of government offer funds and professional support to small businesses operating in country areas. For example, there is a three-year payroll tax exemption to interstate businesses relocating to regional Tasmania. Read more
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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