Being that your residential/business/commercial security system isn’t a retail item, you wouldn’t go to your local supermarket to purchase it. However, our supermarkets and retailers are stepping outside of their traditional markets into the highly regulated security industry and offering off-the-shelf security systems at bargain prices. These off-the-shelf products are generally the Hyundai Getz of…
Bidding at an auction is up there with one of the most stressful, or exciting things you can do. Vendors and agents opt for sale by auction because they believe it gives them an advantage. People can be overtaken by emotion in the moment, pushing them beyond their limits, or they get caught up in…
How much damage can a blocked drain cause in your business or home? Well, that depends. The longer it goes unattended, the more serious it can become. Over time, a simple slow drain could escalate to an out-of-order customer bathroom, sewerage back up.. or worse – a burst pipe! In fact, it’s better to prevent…
When Celeste Barber started her crowdfunding appeal to assist with the bushfire relief earlier this year, little did she know that this incredible appeal would go on to raise over $51 million. When set up, the crowdfunding appeal nominated that the donated money would go to the NSW Rural Fire Service and Brigades Donation Fund…
When it comes to searching for a new job, it doesn’t have to be a painful process. In fact, it can be quite the opposite. This is what my experience over time has taught me and is why I am inspired to share my story and tips with you today. “You don’t have UK experience,”…
When it comes to investing, you want to ensure you’re making the right move. In times, such as these, this is even more important if you want to see ongoing return from your investment. So, if you’re thinking of investing, it’s worth doing some homework first. Here are seven steps to help you develop an…
With governments starting to ease COVID-19 restrictions you need to have a plan for returning your business back to normal. That plan can’t and shouldn’t just be getting everyone back in the office or the shop for a return to how you did things pre COVID-19. Your plan should cover four areas – strategy, operations,…
Things have changed quite rapidly in the last few weeks with regards to the coronavirus and how this is affecting all of us. There are several key steps that will support you in maintaining financial security in these challenging times. Understand your current position Many businesses, both big and small, from a plethora of industries…
As services continue to close and restrictions tighten due to COVID-19, the risk that parties will be unable to meet a contractual promise has dramatically increased. Where the terms of an agreement cannot be renegotiated the law provides two possible avenues for a contracting party to avoid their obligations under the contract as originally agreed….
Many businesses across the Hunter are either closing their doors or operating at a reduced capacity. This has led to thousands in the region being either unemployed or underemployed. Financial uncertainty is at an all-time high, regardless of whether people have lost their jobs. I have compiled a list of tips on how to prepare…