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Read MoreBusiness in Focus: Coast Shelter
Robson Partners recently raised a significant sum of money and chose to donate this money to Coast Shelter, a local organisation helping those in need here on the Central Coast. We speak with Executive Officer, Laurie Maher, to discuss the support they provide to disadvantaged people and how they have grown to become a well known “safe place” on the Coast.
Read MoreTED Talks: Regina Hartley – Why the best hire might not have the perfect resume
Given the choice between a job candidate with a perfect resume and one who has fought through difficulty, human resources executive Regina Hartley says to always give the “Scrapper” a chance.
As someone who grew up with adversity, Hartley knows that those who flourish in the darkest of spaces are empowered with the grit to persist in an ever-changing workplace.
“Choose the underestimated contender, whose secret weapons are passion and purpose,” she says. “Hire the Scrapper.”
Read MoreSavings and silly season
Don’t let the Christmas holidays undo your great work throughout the year. Be aware of spending patterns to turn silly season into savings season.
Read MoreBoxing Day trading changes and NSW public holidays
The NSW Parliament has passed the Retail Trading Amendment Bill 2015 (NSW) which will allow all shops across NSW to open their doors on Boxing Day. It is important to note that employees must freely elect to work and there are significant penalties for employers who roster workers without their consent.
Read MoreATO targets rentals and work deductions
The Australian Taxation Office expects to contact more than 350,000 taxpayers who have errors in their tax returns and cross-check data from third parties as it moves to clamp down on dodgy claims.
Read MoreClient in Focus: P J Donnellan & Co
We speak with Practice Manager, Donna Makepeace on the operation of the business and the success it has experienced.
Read MoreTED Talks: Shai Reshef – An ultra-low-cost college degree
At the online University of the People, anyone with a high school diploma can take classes toward a degree in business administration or computer science – without standard tuition fees (though exams cost money).
Founder Shai Reshef hopes that higher education is changing “from being a privilege for the few to a basic right, affordable and accessible for all.”
Read MoreTeaching kids about cash
Many valuable lessons are learned throughout life. One of the most important to pass on to kids is about the value of money. But how do you do it?
Read MoreXero – Opening the door to financial services for small business
Every business needs capital to grow. You have to hire staff, purchase equipment and invest for the future. That need is even more important for small businesses, but for many, capital can be hard to come by.
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