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

Hot business tip number 13: Go social

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Social media continues to grow in importance as a communication channel, driven by the widespread use of mobile devices and the ease with which content can be created and shared.... Read more continue reading

Hands-on best for teaching kids money smarts

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Australian parents believe home is the best place to teach children about money, by setting the right example and encouraging children to earn to learn. A survey by Australia’s largest... Read more continue reading

Best of the best in Fintech innovation revealed in inaugural report

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A global report launched yesterday calls out the world’s ‘50 Best’ financial technology innovators. The report, ‘50 Best Fintech Innovators’ is the result of a collaboration between AWI, KPMG Australia and... Read more continue reading

6 simple techniques to reduce employee turnover and create an engaged workforce

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Most business owners agree that employee turnover is time consuming, disruptive and affects the bottom line. The two most commonly asked questions regarding employee turnover, are “Why do employees leave?... Read more continue reading

The family trust: Asset guard dog

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Family trusts are most often thought of as vehicles to spread the tax burden throughout the family but, with both partners working these days, more and more the family trust’s... Read more continue reading

Claims data and stories made personal

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A new online tool helping advisers engage with clients National dealer group Affinia Financial Advisers has developed a new online tool that enables advisers to quickly and easily create their... Read more continue reading

Enduring attorney causes angst among financial advisers and clients

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What happens when a Death Benefit Nomination (DBN) created by the member is changed by a later DBN that has been signed by the member’s Enduring Power of Attorney (EPOA)? ... Read more continue reading

The new standard for leadership is set

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Aon Hewitt, part of Aon plc  the leading global provider of risk management and human resource consulting and outsourcing, yesterday announced DHL Express (Australia) Pty Ltd, Lion and Z Energy as... Read more continue reading

Hot business tip number 12: Build your emotional intelligence

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Research[1] into the clients of leading Australian advice practices found what really matters to them – and what sets leading ‘trusted’ advisers apart – is their emotional intelligence (EQ). Technical expertise and... Read more continue reading