Hunter, Farmer, Soldier, Nerd. Which one are you? admin February 11, 2019 Well it’s still early in the year and everyone is trying to put their lives back together after a ... Read More
The Royal Commission- Big Bank Bosses are to BLAME! admin February 4, 2019 The Banking Royal Commission Big bank bosses are to blame! In the Burbs we call it Greed and Corrupt... Read More
Stop the rot of over complicated small business structures!! admin January 29, 2019 To most people in business the legalistic, jargon riddled world of tax planning is a blemish on our ... Read More
Hit your bank HARD admin January 23, 2019 The royal commission into the banks has shocked a lot of people but sadly, at Power 2, we have not b... Read More
Job Costing admin January 23, 2019 Job Costing If you’re a tradie then you need to know how much each job costs before you can start ... Read More
“We Just Can’t Get Good People these days !!” admin January 23, 2019 I hope you’re getting fired up about business in 2019. I have a good feeling about this one. Anywa... Read More
Buying or setting up a business in the new year admin January 21, 2019 What you need to get started If you’re fired up about buying or setting up a new business in 2019 ... Read More
Buying a business admin January 14, 2019 Set yourself up for success Many of us dream of running our own business, with all the independence ... Read More
Can you afford your dream retirement? admin January 14, 2019 Planning your dream retirement can be an exciting time. The chance to travel overseas or around Aust... Read More
Feeling Broke After Christmas/January 2019? admin January 14, 2019 Feeling Broke After Christmas? Pay off your post Christmas BAS slowly till you’re back in full... Read More
Cars and tax – what can you claim? admin January 14, 2019 With transport costs for Australian families continuing to rise, claiming some of your expenses back... Read More
Commercial leases: tips and traps admin January 14, 2019 As your small business grows, the day may come when it’s time to move from your garage or home off... Read More
Data security – protecting your business admin January 14, 2019 The recent Facebook scandal demonstrates how serious data security breaches can be, but they aren’... Read More
Employee or contractor? What’s the difference? admin January 14, 2019 With the rise of the gig economy, correctly working out whether you are hiring an employee or simply... Read More
FIRED up for financial independence admin January 14, 2019 Millennials are often accused of living for the present and wasting their money on smashed avocado. ... Read More
Fostering financially savvy young adults admin January 14, 2019 From student debt to new technology and landing that first job, today’s young Australians are tran... Read More
Getting into the great outdoors admin January 14, 2019 Despite our intrepid image, Australia is an incredibly urbanised country by world standards, with al... Read More
Helping you find your financial path admin January 14, 2019 When it comes to personal finances and ways to build your wealth it seems that everyone has an opini... Read More
Housing prices off the boil admin January 14, 2019 The Australian housing market appears to have reached a turning point, with prices falling 2.2 per c... Read More
How to avoid common SMSF mistakes admin January 14, 2019 Running your own self-managed super fund can be time-consuming, but it’s about to get a little eas... Read More
How to avoid unwanted ATO attention admin January 14, 2019 Nobody wants to attract unwanted scrutiny from the ATO. Tax audits can be stressful and potentially ... Read More
Is food delivery eating into your budget? admin January 14, 2019 The Australian food delivery industry is booming, with the ABS reporting an 18% increase in take-awa... Read More
Career growth through networking admin January 14, 2019 Every professional has had it drummed into them that networking is important for their career develo... Read More
How to reach 100 not out admin January 14, 2019 Who would have thought doing the Silly Walk created by John Cleese in Monty Python could hold the ke... Read More
Life insurance inside or outside super? admin January 14, 2019 If you’ve got super, chances are you’ll have some default insurance included and the option to b... Read More
Making your budget stick admin January 14, 2019 With 86% of Australians saying they don’t know what they spent last month, it’s fair to say we a... Read More
Young invincibles – the importance of insurance admin January 14, 2019 When you are young, healthy and just starting your working life the last thing on your mind is life ... Read More
Run your personal finances like a company admin January 14, 2019 “State’s Largest Manufacturer Sheds 1,500 Jobs!” “Telco posts $3bn profit!” Ever wonder wh... Read More
Small Business: Mind the Exit admin January 14, 2019 Running a small business can be an all-consuming activity, but there comes a time when even the most... Read More
Super and inheritance: making your wishes known admin January 14, 2019 People often think their superannuation will be treated as part of their estate when they die and di... Read More
Taking philanthropy to the next level admin January 14, 2019 Australians are generous when it comes to opening their wallet for a good cause. But you may have re... Read More
Tax traps for expats admin January 14, 2019 Every year more Australians head overseas to work for an extended period. While it can be great fun ... Read More
Bankruptcy: Not the end of tax considerations admin January 14, 2019 With personal debt on the rise, many Australians are struggling with their finances. In most cases, ... Read More
Become the king of your cashflow admin January 14, 2019 You will have probably heard the expression ‘cash flow is king’ and there is no better time than... Read More
Benefits of a super long engagement admin January 14, 2019 Superannuation is a long-term financial relationship. It begins with our first job, grows during our... Read More
Big $ lessons for small fry admin January 14, 2019 What do Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, Sting and Nigella Lawson have in common apart from wealth? This m... Read More
Throwing yourself in deep to improve productivity admin January 11, 2019 A smartphone buzzes in your pocket. Ten tabs sit stagnant in your browser. Unopened emails, newsfeed... Read More
Winding up your SMSF: keep the end in sight admin January 11, 2019 They say all good things must come to an end, and it’s no different with self-managed super funds.... Read More
Salary packaging unwrapped admin January 11, 2019 Many employers offer salary packaging to attract and retain employees with additional benefits. If i... Read More
The HECS on Study Loans admin January 11, 2019 “Even if you were to fall into extreme financial hardship and file for bankruptcy, you need to und... Read More
Weighing up the cost of risk – insuring your business admin January 11, 2019 Running your own business can be rewarding, but there is also risk involved when you put your own mo... Read More
Where is the best place to stash your cash? admin January 11, 2019 Australia’s historically low interest rates are great news for borrowers but a headache for savers... Read More
Taxwise investing admin January 11, 2019 It should come as no surprise that shares and property outperform cash and bonds in the long run. Bu... Read More
The final logoff admin January 11, 2019 Human fascination with immortality stretches back to the time of Greek mythology with history litter... Read More
Starting over: divorce after 50 admin January 11, 2019 Baby boomers have always been catalysts for social change and now they are doing it again. Divorce a... Read More
Silly season scams: how to stay safe admin January 11, 2019 There’s something about the end of year holiday time that makes people relax and let down their gu... Read More
Planning for the future of a special needs child admin January 11, 2019 While estate planning is essential for any parent, it takes on additional significance for the paren... Read More
Putting the brakes on admin January 11, 2019 The decline of the automobile. Getting your driver’s licence was once a rite of passage for Austra... Read More
Lessons from the ‘rich list’ admin January 11, 2019 Most people who are intent on building their personal and business finances know there is no quick r... Read More
A little adrenaline can be a good thing admin January 10, 2019 We all know what it feels like to be stressed. For most of us, it is a hallmark of our daily lives. ... Read More
You Can’t Shoot A Three-Legged Dog – Think before you fire admin January 10, 2019 There are lots of small businesses out there that “carry” a staff member. You know, that person ... Read More
Facebook Marketing – Part 2: How To Make It Work admin December 13, 2018 Last time, we talked about how to set up Facebook for your business. Now we’re back to show you ho... Read More
Stop Kidding Yourself About Facebook – Part 1 admin December 6, 2018 Having a Facebook account doesn’t mean you know how to market your business. In fact, I guarantee ... Read More