The third quarter of the calendar year—July to September—is an important period for Australian small businesses. The rush of 30 June may be over, but the new financial year brings fresh reporting obligations, payroll changes and an opportunity to improve tax planning before problems build up. ...
Spring has a way of making us look at our homes differently. The days become longer, the garden starts to come alive and natural light begins to reveal all the areas we may have overlooked during winter. It is also the season when many homeowners begin...
Retirement is often described as the time to slow down, but it can also be the perfect opportunity to finally master the skills that were pushed aside during a busy working life. Careers, family commitments and everyday responsibilities can leave little time for personal development....
Turning 50 is not the beginning of slowing down. For many people, it is the stage when experience, confidence and perspective finally come together. You may have fewer reasons to impress others and more freedom to invest your time in what genuinely matters. Learning new skills...
Small businesses rely on email, cloud platforms, online banking, customer databases and digital payments. This creates convenience, but also opportunities for criminals. A cyber incident can interrupt operations, expose confidential information, damage customer trust and create major recovery costs. Cyber protection is not simply an IT...
Intellectual property (IP) represents creations of the mind and encompasses various legal protections. Here’s an insight into the primary types of IP: Copyright Copyright law shields the original expression of ideas, including literature, music, and art. Unlike the idea itself, the way it’s expressed is protected. For...
One of the best things about Australia is that it offers avid caravanners plenty of opportunities to live off the grid and be one with nature. And with so many camping spots in the country, you might even be lucky enough to find an inexpensive...
As people lose faith in institutions across the globe, a report shows maintaining trust in the Reserve Bank can help keep inflation under control. A survey released by the central bank on Wednesday showed people who have higher trust in the RBA are more likely to...
Lofty stock valuations and the biggest investment tax shake-up in decades don’t appear to be impacting the risk appetite of young Australians, according to investing platforms. This cohort is increasingly turning to investing to save for their first home deposit and is seeking outsized returns to...
HOW MOST PUMP AND DUMP SCAMS WORK: * A person sees an investment opportunity on social media * The post uses the image of a well-known commentator, investor or financial institution to build credibility * The opportunity is actually fraudulent, generated by the scammers * The consumer clicks the...