Healthy habits for SME’s this new Financial Year to save time and tax
One of our favourite sayings is: when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Never has it been more relevant for business owners everywhere. To get you going this new financial year, there are some simple things you can do to boost your business health, and save time and tax. Year-round advice Many business…
Read MoreBad Google reviews: what they cost your business and what to do if you get one
In this age, when everyone is a critic, business reputation is very much in the hands of the consumer. This can absolutely go in your favour. Good reviews build prospect trust and trial. But a small number of bad reviews can significantly impact your bottom line, and how you handle it could be worth a…
Read MoreDivorce rates have increased, and the way you settle your finances really matters
The 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census data recently released shows that 2.5 million Australians are now divorced; up from 2.2 million in 2016. Of 5.55 million families, nearly 1.07 million are now single-parent families. Divorce is an extremely emotional event and a huge milestone in anyone’s financial life. It is the emotional nature of a relationship…
Read MoreMarket Update: 2022 Q3 Global Market Outlook Summary
Article by Matt Sherwood, Head of Investment Strategy, Multi Asset @ Perpetual
Read MoreMarket Update: Stocks & Bonds are falling, yet portfolios remain resilient
Article by Matt Sherwood, Head of Investment Strategy, Multi Asset @ Perpetual
Read MoreCOVID relief is over for business owners, and now the struggle is real
We don’t like to focus on the negative, but bear with us on this one. Small business owners currently face government legislated (and industry-led) wage and superannuation increases, increasing energy and supply costs, a tight labour market, increased pressure from the ATO…where can a business owner – who employs Australians and supports the Australian economy…
Read MoreWhat a Labor government means for small business
After 9 years of Liberal government, small business is watching with bated breath to see if Labor is able to support them in the way that they need. Here’s what they’ve promised so far… Albanese has enacted his campaign promise of a minimum wage increase of at least 5.2%, in line with headline inflation – see…
Read MoreEconomic outlook: consumer position, cost of living, property and investment
Australian businesses are having a tough time. Australian consumers however, have money in their pocket. Here are some statistics from the Australia Bureau of Statistics June report. Slower consumer spending over the last two years means Australians have saved quite a bit of money, and their spending grew the Australian economy by 0.8% during the March…
Read MoreMarket Update: May 2022
Article by Matt Sherwood, Head of Investment Strategy, Multi Asset @ Perpetual
Read MoreMarket Update: Recession risk and the audacity of hope
Article by Matt Sherwood, Head of Investment Strategy, Multi Asset @ Perpetual
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