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Complaints and disputes
by Paul O'Shea • 4 Feb 2014
Financial services providers (FSPs), like all good professionals, want happy clients. In fact, the next-to-last thing...READ MORE
Monday-itis
by Deniz Yusuf • 3 Feb 2014
We’ve all heard the story over and over again, that people judge you on that first few seconds of a meeting, either... READ MORE
A tailored approach for long-term success
by • 31 Jan 2014
The latest ING DIRECT Financial Wellbeing Index (Q4, 2013) shows that 1 in 5 people are serious about improving their... READ MORE
Mortgage market overview- 2014
by Craig Mackenzie • 30 Jan 2014
RP Data's view is that we will see growth in dwelling values slow to more sustainable levels in 2014, and broadly in... READ MORE
The great website fraud
by Martin Grunstein • 29 Jan 2014
I like IT people. I really do! They are sweet, caring human beings who need recognition and respect like everybody... READ MORE
Brisbane will boom during 2014
by Paul Bennion • 28 Jan 2014
While Brisbane has been an underperforming property market for several years, there is every indication that property... READ MORE
The meaning of life and business
by John Goddard • 24 Jan 2014
Many writers on leadership and management refer to the simple truth that organisational integrity is established by its... READ MORE
Have you got their attention?
by Peter Sarmas • 23 Jan 2014
In today’s age of information explosion, it can be very difficult to stand out from the crowd.
READ MORETop three prosperity tips for 2014
by Richard Symes • 22 Jan 2014
Most people have a bad track record when it comes to keeping their New Year's resolutions, but when it comes to... READ MORE
Upwards, not outwards
by Sam Elbanna • 21 Jan 2014
Australia’s buildings, much like its property market, is on the rise and we are seeing more and more developers'... READ MORE
Top 10 tips on body language
by Douglas Driscoll • 20 Jan 2014
We speak with our vocal chords yet we communicate with our entire bodies.
READ MOREThe 8 easy steps to perfect presenting
by Michelle Bowden • 17 Jan 2014
When it comes to practicing for an upcoming presentation, so many people say to me that they think they are not as good... READ MORE
Borrowers may need to move quick to fix
by Nathan Swain • 16 Jan 2014
It’s no secret that the lenders around Australia are starting to change their fixed rates by moving them up.
READ MOREThe property market barely took a break over Christmas
by Jeremy Fisher • 15 Jan 2014
In most years the December/January period is a quieter time for businesses, allowing consolidation, reflection on the... READ MORE
The 10 keys to a performance culture
by John Cunningham • 14 Jan 2014
Looking back on the previous year is always a good thing to do this time of year to take stock of what worked and to... READ MORE
Credit reporting and the year ahead
by Graham Doessel • 13 Jan 2014
2014 will bring some heavy changes to Australian credit reporting following the implementation of the Privacy Act 1988... READ MORE
Investors are here to stay
by • 10 Jan 2014
Property investors were indisputably the stars of the 2013 property market, but don’t be fooled into thinking your... READ MORE
Getting the numbers, planning your time for success
by Alan Hemmings • 9 Jan 2014
Last month I spoke about understanding the numbers in your business which will assist in determining your activities... READ MORE
The pitfalls of positive thinking
by Ewan Morton • 8 Jan 2014
Have you ever wondered at the ability of those in the real estate industry to be eternally positive no matter what the... READ MORE
ASIC’s Mortgage Choice Decision: A Lesson for Brokers
by MaryAnn Armstrong • 7 Jan 2014
The recent decision by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to fine one of Australia’s largest... READ MORE
We have lost the art of good written communication
by Carolyn Purnell-Webb • 6 Jan 2014
I had an inkling – but after pouring through hundreds of standard letter templates and correspondence this year, I... READ MORE
The holy grail of a great blog
by Peter Sarmas • 3 Jan 2014
So let’s cut to the chase and stop beating around the bush. You want to know how to write a kick-ass blog?
READ MOREThe real cost of training
by Paul Eldridge • 2 Jan 2014
Andrew and I (co-founders of Intellitrain) got into training and developing because we love making a difference in... READ MORE
Consumer advocacy key to sustainable 2014
by Lisa Claes • 31 Dec 2013
If the 2013 broker landscape was characterised by convergence, then customer advocacy is the watchword for... READ MORE
The problem with rapid growth
by Ryan Crawford • 30 Dec 2013
As the founder of an organisation currently experiencing growth most start-ups can only dream of, one of the biggest... READ MORE
Top 10 tips for time management
by Douglas Driscoll • 24 Dec 2013
The bad news is that time flies; the good news is that you’re the pilot. In my opinion, if you can master your time... READ MORE
Looking into my crystal ball for 2014 gives me confidence
by George Lucas • 23 Dec 2013
Think how often that Treasury, with all its resources, gets its budget forecasts wrong and then have some pity for... READ MORE
Resumes are dead.
by Steve Sammartino • 20 Dec 2013
The formal CV or resume has been replaced by this amazing new ‘Auto CV... READ MORE
Half a million needed to make super funds work
by Rolf Howard • 19 Dec 2013
Some accountants and financial planners, seeking to capitalise on the growing self-managed super funds (SMSF) market,... READ MORE
Sharing is caring and it’s also good for business
by Jeremey Fisher • 18 Dec 2013
Some companies take a ‘here and there’ approach to donating to charities but there can be a much greater benefit to... READ MORE