SMEs increasingly using social media but technology spend poor: survey

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While small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) are turning to social media to help grow their brands, many are reluctant to invest in technology generally, according to the latest SME survey... Read more continue reading
22 May 2014

Can you feel the burn?

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It’s about that time of year that some business owners begin to notice “burn-out” creeping back in. You know the feeling. That washed out sense there is too much on... Read more continue reading
19 May 2014

The 6 steps of succession planning (part 2)

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Succession planning is about working out how to exit your business at your preferred time, in your preferred way, and hopefully at your preferred price. Doing that successfully is quite... Read more continue reading
16 May 2014

Australian asset managers urged to adopt CFA Institute’s Professional Code on Ethics

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Managers asked to act with independence and objectivity More Australian asset managers should commit to global standards that outline the ethical and professional responsibilities of firms that manage assets on... Read more continue reading
16 May 2014

How to plan your days and weeks for maximum output with less effort

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Following on from my last blog around, we are going to further explore some ways to structure your days during the week to maximise your output while decreasing your effort.... Read more continue reading
14 May 2014

The 6 steps of succession planning (Part 1)

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Unless you plan to work to the grave all practice owners need to be thinking “succession” at some point – preferably as early as possible. Succession planning is simply about... Read more continue reading
07 May 2014

Increasing regulatory and legislative change Australia’s new number one business concern – Aon’s Australasian Risk Survey

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Call for companies to adapt, innovate and proactively manage the changing risk landscape Regulatory and legislative change has assumed the prime position as the leading risk for Australian and New... Read more continue reading
07 May 2014

Opportunity for advisers in Limited MDA Platforms

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With the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)’s 2013 proposal to change requirements around limited managed discretionary account (MDA) platforms appearing to be on hold for some considerable time, the... Read more continue reading
02 May 2014

Slice 2 Survey results: planners have their say

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The aim of the SLICE survey is to provide financial planning practices with an opportunity to share their views and insights with their peers and build an understanding of the... Read more continue reading
01 May 2014

The key to innovation: listening to customers

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One of the most successful companies in Australian manufacturing that has been operating since 1932 provided a great business lesson on the weekend, that revealed their secret to innovation in... Read more continue reading
28 Apr 2014