Legal requirements for SoAs only part of the problem

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Many of the issues raised recently around producing compliant Statements of Advice (SoA)s can be overcome without changing legislation, according to The Fold Legal (The Fold). Managing Director of The... Read more continue reading

Are you and your team thinking like high performers?

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In 2014 we explored the foundations of high performance. We highlighted that in order to maximise your performance you need to maximise your energy. And your energy comes from three... Read more continue reading

Costly interview mistakes and how to avoid them

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When hiring the most common form of assessment is interviewing. Yet we know that the interview process has its flaws. Let’s admit it, we have all made poor hiring decisions... Read more continue reading

Elixir offers Business Planning Bootcamps as market responds well to new software

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Independent consulting business, Elixir Consulting has released new dates for their ‘Business Planning Bootcamps’ to be held around Australia in late Jan/early Feb. These workshops coincide with the launch of... Read more continue reading

How to assist accountants in ways they truly value

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In this third instalment of a special three part series, guest contributor Scott Charlton provides some insights about how to enhance your relationships with accountants. These insights are an extract... Read more continue reading

Outlook 2015: Heightened volatility set to disrupt currency exposed SMEs warns AFEX

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AFEX, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing non-bank providers of foreign payment solutions, is urging Australian SMEs to plan for the disruptive impact that the vast range of... Read more continue reading

The problem with professional development programs

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Most training programmes for financial advisers end up being vaguely disappointing for the participants. Often the feeling is that the training is a bit too academic or theoretical and hard... Read more continue reading

The hidden risk that’s costing millions

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Smarten up to your people strategies, says Aon Risk Solutions An alarming number of business owners can’t quantify the real dollar cost of not managing people effectively, let alone how... Read more continue reading

The 10-Minute Business Planner

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From their work with some of Australia’s leading financial advice practices, the Beddoes Institute (Beddoes) has discovered that while practices come in all shapes and sizes, the one key driver... Read more continue reading

How to make an accountant comfortable about giving you referrals

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In this second instalment of a special three part series, guest contributor Scott Charlton provides some insights about how to make an accountant much more at ease in dealing with... Read more continue reading