Market Enters New Phase
2017 presents new opportunities for investors, with equity markets buoyed by renewed expectations for growth. The ASX 200 ended the year up 11.8% (including dividends) and FY17 promises to be the first time in two…
Pride or Prejudice: Predictions for 2017
The global economy is picking up and Australia is about to secure the global record for the longest period a country has gone without a recession. But with the focus on the political environment, there…
Investment: 2017 Outlook
In November, markets were startled and then supported by the election of Donald J Trump as President of the United States. The program that Trump intends to introduce is not widely understood. The President’s budget…
Protect your most important asset – your income
Your ability to earn an income is your most important asset because your lifestyle depends on it. However, if you had to stop work tomorrow because of an accident or illness, would you be able…
Would you buy a house with friends or family?
It’s not uncommon for friends and relatives to band together to capitalise on the investment property market. But what happens when it all goes wrong? The Housing Industry Association shows that it now takes 2.04…
Strong finish to the Year
2016 has been a year of surprises. From the political environment to the sporting field, there’s been no shortage of outcomes that looked highly improbable at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, the market has…
Paid Parental Leave
How did paid parental leave get to be so contentious? The current debate is not about parental leave in general; the entitlement to 12 months with a potential for 24 months of unpaid leave with…
What’s involved in selling your business?
Selling your business can be a stressful time and unless you’ve done it before, it’s hard to know what to expect or what’s required to get the right result. We’ve put together the top issues…
Are Christmas gifts deductible?
It’s easy to spend too much at Christmas. If you are splurging on clients, to be a legitimate business expense and therefore deductible, the expense has to be related to how your business generates income.…
