Demise of interest only loans

Interest only loans are where you merely pay back the interest of a loan to the lender – so if you borrowed $500,000 and...

Powers of Attorney – a double-edged sword

Most people have heard of Powers of Attorney and how useful they are in times of ill health or advanced age. Indeed many aged care...

All Greek to me - a seniors guide to technology

Tim Gurney When it comes to technology, a common complaint from many of my senior customers is that they find computers scary. Logizomechanophobia, the...

Secrets of successful savers

Everyone saves money differently. Some set aside a percentage of their pay regularly, others use lump sums from bonuses or tax refunds. The secret...

Life insurance, key tips

We are often asked by clients what they should consider when purchasing life insurance. This includes cover against death, permanent disablement, loss of income...

3 Levers to Drive Business Growth

Ramping up your business is as much a science as it is an art. Seasoned business advisor, Craig Stanmore outlines some skills you can...

More businesses should follow Byblos Grill

Running a business requires considerable work. When the ‘recycle and earn,’ started Joe & Julian Hassarati saw how much waste they where throwing out...

5 tips to get End Of Financial Year ready

MARK PLASKITT It’ll be tax time again before you know it, so what should you be doing before 30th June to make sure you’re prepared?...

Report on Economic Development

On Wednesday 14th November I spoke on behalf of small business at a particularly exciting council meeting. Dismayed by the complete omission of small business...

Aged care — more than a nursing home

MARK PLASKITT Is retirement not far off and you’re making plans for how you’ll take care of yourself or your parents as you/they get older?...