Leadership is often associated with confidence, decisiveness, and vision. While these qualities matter, what people tend to value most in a leader is consistency. In times of change, pressure, or unce …
Running a hospitality business: Getting tax and staff management right
Running a small business in hospitality is fast-paced, people-focused and often unpredictable. Between managing rosters, customer expectations, suppliers and cash flow, tax and compliance can easily s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Should you move your super to cash when markets fall? Think again.
Every time markets dip, the same question rises to the surface: Should I move my superannuation to cash before things get worse?It’s a natural reaction. Watching balances fluctuate can be uncomfortabl …
Key ways to invest through an SMSF and how to create a solid investment strategy
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options.To maximise long-term returns and financial s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How parents lose connection with their adult children — and how to avoid It
Parenting doesn’t end when children grow up, but it does change. The role that once involved protection, instruction, and decision-making must evolve into something very different: a relationship betw …
