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Microsoft Office 2013 – Is it worth the upgrade?
It’s been almost three years since Microsoft revealed a new version of Office, and particularly with Windows 8 just months away from arriving, the software has been well overdue for an upgrade. But, the question most businesses ask whenever a new version of Office is released is, “Should I upgrade?”
Read MoreNew ATO Rulings for SMSF Property Investors – What’s allowed, what’s not?
Property investors who borrow through their self-managed super funds to acquire a property will be allowed to undertake some improvements following the release of a final ruling by Tax Commissioner Michael D’Ascenzo.
Read MoreTED Talks: Shlomo Benartzi – Saving for tomorrow, tomorrow
One of the biggest obstacles to saving enough money for retirement is the want to spend. It’s easy to imagine saving money next week, but how about right now?
Economist Shlomo Benartzi asks – How do we turn this behavioural challenge into a behavioural solution?
In this inspiring TED Talk’s video, Shlomo shows us how and why we plan well for the future (or fail to), and uses that to develop new programs to encourage saving for retirement.
Read MoreClient in Focus – L & A Global Enterprise
This month’s Client in Focus is L & A Global Enterprise Pty Limited. We talk to owners Luke Maxwell and Aaron Wright on the success of their small business and discuss the challenges they face on a day to day basis.
Read MoreTransition to Retirement Strategy – Traps and Pitfalls to avoid!
Recent changes from the government have setup a trap for many people who are trying to grow their superannuation, let us explain further.
Read MoreXero Migration – Exciting news Paycycle is now part of Xero!
Did you know Xero now has a payroll function – “Paycycle”, which links client’s Paycycle account information such as leave, superannuation and timesheet records and incorporates it into Xero.
Read MorePrivate Health Insurance – Should you pre-pay your premiums by 30 June 2012?
From 1 July 2012, the private health insurance rebate will be means tested against your “income”.
Read MoreInvestor Focus: Will 2012 be a Repeat of 2011?
2011 was another frustrating period for share investors, after being positive for much of 2011, the global sharemarket sentiment rapidly deteriorated towards the end of the calendar year.
Read MoreWinning the war for talented staff: What does your business culture say about you?
The market is becoming tighter and tighter for talented staff as technology improves, Gen Y broadens their horizons and move with the mining boom.
Read MoreTED Talks: Seth Godin – This is Broken
This is broken: Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow, talks about systems in business.
Seth Godin, best selling author of Purple Cow, shares a humourous presentation about the experience of the customer and how to improve on it in this months TED talk, “This is broken”.