In the current climate, many businesses are needing to make changes to accommodate staff working remotely. If you are able to work from home the ensuing changes to your work habits can be challenging to negotiate, however there are things you can do to ensure that you maintain productivity and motivation while you’re not in…
It’s a different world The Coronavirus pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our daily lives from workplace closures to schooling children at home, from lockdowns to panic buying. Globally, as of 13 April 2020, there have been 1,776,867 confirmed cases, including 111,828 deaths reported to the World Health Organisation. In Australia, from Jan 26 to 13 Apr 2020, there…
Key points While reported new coronavirus cases in China have slowed, the pickup in cases outside China has led to a renewed sharp fall in share markets and bond yields. Our base case is that the outbreak will be contained allowing share markets and bond yields to rebound in the June quarter. However, the hit…
Let’s chat about naturally ‘Calming the Crazy’ that is happening everywhere now! Whilst I can’t help you with any toilet paper ( I wish I could but I can’t even get my hands on any); I can help you with some awesome little recipes using Essential Oils. doTERRA’s Essential Oils are pure and are an…
Estimates of the size of the sustainable investment market vary from around $23 trillion to almost $31 trillion, with responsible investment taking into account environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions, whereas ethical investing being more of a values-based approach. In Australia, investments managed in an ethical or responsible manner came in at…
When you’re looking at properties it’s hard not to pick features you love. A great view. Beautiful leafy garden and pool. Moments from the beach. But purchasing an investment property is very different from purchasing your own home. You have to leave the ‘dream home’ thinking behind and start thinking in numbers, probabilities and what…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s summer; there’s plenty of parties on the horizon; a work bonus is on the cards; and sales are everywhere. What’s not to love about the lead-up to the festive season? Is it that you’ve put on too much of the holiday spend on your credit card?…
We have recently seen an increase in online scammers reaching out to access your computer, unfortunately a few of our clients have fallen victim to this. Its timely to remind everyone about online scams. Below is an article from the ACCC scam watch website. There is some important information in it. Scammers are increasingly catching…
There are a million health and fitness plans out there, but which ones work and which ones are just fads? Here are five simple facts to help you make your own decisions when it comes to living a healthy and happy life. Get the right amount of sleep How much sleep is enough? According to…
Do you have a small business with a partner or a family owned business and it’s a business that will continue after you have decided to exit or retire? Do you have a succession plan in your business? Somewhere around 70% of small businesses do not have simple agreements in place to protect the…
