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Lessons from the ‘rich list’
Lessons from the ‘rich list’ Most people who are intent on building their personal and business finances know there is no quick road to wealth. While some people dream about their lucky numbers finally being called, others are making every day count. Of course, not everyone can make it onto the Forbes rich list, and some individuals rise to wealth […]
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Weighing up the cost of risk – insuring your business
Weighing up the cost of risk – insuring your business Running your own business can be rewarding, but there is also risk involved when you put your own money and reputation on the line. What would you do if your shop was destroyed by fire, a client sued over advice you gave, or your business was disrupted for months in the aftermath of a freak […]
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Bankruptcy: Not the end of tax considerations
Bankruptcy: Not the end of tax considerations With personal debt on the rise, many Australians are struggling with their finances. In most cases, a repayment plan can be worked out to get you back in the black. If that’s not feasible, another solution can be to declare bankruptcy, but this can have serious implications if you are running your own small business. […]
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Is your money personality set in stone?
Is your money personality set in stone? Our upbringings hugely influence the attitudes we have towards money and our ‘money personality’. Did you observe your parents working hard to put food on the table? Was money a cause of conflict in your household? Was it spent freely, or were budgets obeyed? The money attitudes you were exposed to as a child aren’t […]
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Making your budget stick
Making your budget stick With 86% of Australians saying they don’t know what they spent last month, it’s fair to say we aren’t great budgeters.i But in many cases, the problem isn’t writing a budget per se so much as it is sticking to it over the long term. The good news is with a few simple tricks you could […]
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