Trademarking your business name: When is the right time?
For many small business owners, choosing a business name is one of the most exciting early milestones. But protecting that name with a trademark often gets pushed down the priority list — usually beca …
What is key person insurance — and why small business owners should care
Running a small business often means wearing multiple hats. But behind every successful operation, there are usually one or two people whose knowledge, relationships, or leadership are absolutely crit …
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial for business owners, given the demands and stresses that come with managing a business.Here are ten healthy habits that can support business owners in mainta …
How a new generation of investors are teaching their parents about investing
Not too long ago, in the 1950s, the process of investing was both expensive and time-consuming. People who could afford to invest in stocks only did so via stock brokerages, which virtually monopolise …
As I move through the later years of my life, I’ve come to realise that ageing is not just a physical process but an emotional and deeply personal journey.It invites me to pause, reflect, and take sto …
Warning of ‘supercharged harm’ from unregulated AI
Australia must urgently ramp up its spending on AI and research and development to avoid a generation of young people being “sacrificed for the profits of big tech”.In an address to the National Press …
Medicine is often described as a calling, and for many clinicians, that rings true. According to the latest 2025 State of Health & Wellbeing in the Medical Profession research, more than eight in …
Copyright and Trademarks: 7 things every small business should think about
When you’re running a small business, legal considerations can feel like background noise—important, but easy to push aside while you focus on customers, cash flow, and growth. However, copyright and …
Let’s just say it plainly, softly, and maybe with a nervous laugh: nobody wants your stuff. Not in the way you think they do, anyway. This isn’t a judgement. It’s a mercy. And once you really let it s …
Building smarter: How to create an environmentally friendly home
Sustainability is no longer a niche consideration in property—it’s becoming a core part of how Australians design, build, and renovate their homes. With rising energy costs, increasing climate awarene …
Why Reviewing Your Life Insurance Matters More Than You Think
Life insurance is one of those things many people set up once and then forget about. It’s often arranged during a major life moment—buying a home, starting a family, or changing jobs—and then quietly …
Spin the globe: A couple’s guide to travelling slowly, deeply, and together
There’s a moment that happens when you travel as a couple — usually somewhere between packing bags and boarding a plane — where you realise this trip isn’t really about the destination at all. It’s ab …
