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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
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Celebrating the festive season, the Aussie way If you’ve ever hosted a visitor from overseas during the festive season you may have seen them a little bemused by the way we celebrate. It’s quite understandable as we do things a little bit differently down under. Read more
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11 tips for reducing costs in small business Small businesses across the country will be looking for ways to reduce costs amid cost of living and rising price pressures.

Economic challenges are expected to continue into the 2024 financial year, from inflation and supply chain lags to higher interest rates and reduced consumer spending. Read more
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Time to take stock of your business After three years of constant change, and with the end of the year and the holiday season in sight, many business owners will be relishing the thought of some much-needed downtime. To relax, but also to think. Read more