Posts by Katrina Haskew
The future of financial advice
…no, I’m not referring to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services’ Inquiry into financial products and services. Though of course we welcome any reforms that improve the quality of financial advice in Australia, and enhance retail investor protection. What I’m referring to here is undoubtedly another key driver of the future of…
Read MoreMy 5 tips… to fast-track your business success (as an entrepreneur)
Evan Goodman shares his tips on how to fast-track business success for entrepreneurs. What you believe as an entrepreneur has a big effect on how your business tracks and succeeds. The problem is figuring out how to adjust your way of thinking. The simplest answer is often the best – build on what’s been…
Read MoreReduce your risk as a business owner
As business owners, we sure do have a lot on our plates. Balancing the day-to-day of running a business with high-level strategic and growth activities can be enough of a challenge by itself. However, things can go completely off kilter if something goes wrong, and you don’t have the proper protections in place. A dispute…
Read MoreMy 5 tips for… creating happiness through simplicity
Discover 5 simple tips to create more happiness in your life today. Embrace simplicity and start your journey to a joyful lifestyle now!
Read MoreNew Year, New You: 3 steps to successful financial goal setting
One of the most common resolutions Australians make – outside of the gym or the kitchen – is to become smarter with their finances. But “get smarter with my finances” doesn’t exactly fit the all-important “SMART” criteria for goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Improving your finances can mean a million different things…
Read MoreSetting realistic goals in 2018
Setting goals at the beginning of each year helps give direction in the year ahead. It provides clarity and helps you to know where to focus your attention and activities – what to say yes to and what to say no to. Goals shape your year, rather than having the year shape you. Below are…
Read MoreHow to protect your assets from expensive mistakes
Protecting yourself from frivolous creditors and lawsuits is becoming an increasingly common concern. Here we outline some of the ways you can insulate your assets. Check your insurancesLiability insurance is a must if you want to safeguard your assets in the event that you need to pay compensation. Lawsuits can arise for a range of reasons –…
Read More5 tips for taking the best holiday snaps
Get picture-perfect holiday snaps with these 5 practical tips. Boost your photography game on your next trip — read now!
Read MoreHoliday Hacks for a Bubbly Christmas on a Beer Budget
By Katrina Haskew, CEO of Leading Advice It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. And in many ways, it really is! But the holidays can also bring out a large degree of financial stress if not managed correctly. What with the presents, party outfits, decorations, food and drink, extra socialising, and…
Read MoreIs everything secure before your break?
It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to relaxing with family and friends and perhaps getting away from it all. If you are going away you no doubt take care to lock the doors and windows, organise for mail and garbage bins to be checked and neighbours notified. But have you secured everything? There…
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