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Why the finance industry should embrace flexibility

by • 1 Aug 2019

When I started my working life, seeking workplace flexibility was an off-ramp to your career. While we have come so...READ MORE

Home loans are boring!

by • 22 Jul 2019

And thank god they are, because we’re not in the business of selling loans, says Jason Back.

Why July is the time for brokers to heed small business needs

by • 1 Jul 2019

With every end of financial year (EOFY) comes advice, advertisements and sales encouraging businesses to make purchases... READ MORE

When the ‘why’ may be not enough

by • 10 Jun 2019

So you are clear on your “why” and you have all the inspiration now in the world. And why... READ MORE

How brokers can support small business clients this EOFY

by • 29 May 2019

The end of financial year is fast approaching. It’s a busy period for many Australians, and time-poor small business... READ MORE

Using turbulence to drive success: How change can be a catalyst for...

by • 21 May 2019

The world is always changing, and our industry is certainly no exception. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that... READ MORE

Defining your employee value proposition

by • 15 May 2019

The market is beginning to settle after a turbulent royal commission. As a result, movement in the market is... READ MORE

What do mortgage broking trail and pinball have in common?

by • 7 May 2019

The Founder and managing director of TrailBlazer Finance considers the unlikely similarities between trail commission... READ MORE

How the broking industry can flourish during uncertainty

by • 30 Apr 2019

The real estate landscape is increasingly unpredictable, says CoreLogic International CEO Lisa Claes, but brokers can... READ MORE

Community engagement can drive brand awareness but needs to be done...

by • 16 Apr 2019

Perth-based The Local Loan Company recently won the Excellence in Business - Community award at PLAN Australia’s 2018... READ MORE

Five sustainable business strategies to steer your business in...

by • 8 Apr 2019

Following the release of the banking royal commission’s final report, FAST CEO Brendan Wright discusses the... READ MORE

The first battle may have been won, but the war has only just begun

by • 11 Mar 2019

In the weeks since the release of the banking royal commission final report, and through the outstanding efforts of all... READ MORE

The biggest marketing mistake brokers make

by • 5 Mar 2019

One of the biggest mistakes I see in the way brokers market themselves is spending money on advertising and expecting... READ MORE

Commissioner Hayne, what ‘heinous’ crime did mortgage brokers...

by • 25 Feb 2019

The recent royal commission was charged with uncovering misconduct in the banking and wider financial services... READ MORE

3 habits of a customer-obsessed business

by • 15 Feb 2019

Delivering a great client experience is key to repeat business for any broking business. Emma Cattermole of Wealthfolio... READ MORE

Why Commissioner Hayne has added insult to injury for Australian home...

by • 5 Feb 2019

The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry is long... READ MORE

Escalating a brokerage’s growth trajectory in a time of turbulence

by Nick Young and Justin Mastores • 30 Jan 2019

Nick Young (Trail Homes) and Justin Mastores (Rees Group) outline how to maintain business growth, make astute... READ MORE

The business of diversification

by • 23 Jan 2019

WA-based broking business Launch Finance recently took out PLAN Australia’s Excellence in Diversification award.... READ MORE

The argument for part-time brokers

by • 15 Jan 2019

I have read with interest ongoing industry commentary on the “evils” of part-time mortgage brokers, and I suggest... READ MORE

5 digital strategies to boost your broking business

by • 4 Jan 2019

When a potential home buyer searches for mortgage information online, your business competes with thousands of others... READ MORE

How to help your clients avoid common cash flow mistakes; Pt 2

by • 31 Dec 2018

Greg Charlwood from Australian Invoice Finance outlines how to identify and avoid common business mistakes, in his... READ MORE

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A sum is greater than its parts

by • 17 Dec 2018

Using collaboration could be key to increasing revenue, says Trail Homes’ Nick Young.

How to help your clients avoid common cash flow mistakes – Part 1

by • 11 Dec 2018

Greg Charlwood from Australian Invoice Finance outlines how to identify and avoid common business... READ MORE

How CBA gamed the royal commission

by Carl Mazzolo • 21 Nov 2018

You’ve got to admire their balls. Australia’s biggest bank has managed to use the royal commission as a PR platform... READ MORE

New growth opportunities for brokers

by • 16 Nov 2018

For mortgage and commercial brokers, the topical trio of property prices, a national cash flow squeeze and public... READ MORE

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How to position your business in a competitive broker market

by • 5 Nov 2018

The news has been awash with stories of falling house prices, less sales, lower clearance rates and more stringent... READ MORE

One score to rule them all?

by • 24 Oct 2018

In the coming months, key industry stakeholders will make decisions that will go a long way towards cementing the... READ MORE

My brand or your brand?

by • 1 Oct 2018

For many years, you have dreamed of becoming a mortgage broker — to be self-employed, to be a problem solver, to... READ MORE

Brokers should ready their business for CCR

by • 25 Sep 2018

Brokers are being urged to review important business processes ahead of a new credit reporting framework coming into... READ MORE

Opinion: Is NAB breaking up with the majors again?

by • 11 Sep 2018

NAB’s decision to break from the pack and hold its variable interest rates steady echoes its 2011 marketing strategy... READ MORE

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