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When it is time to purchase your first home, buy a new home or even refinance an existing mortgage most people head to whichever bank they already use, without any thought of using a mortgage broker. Some may never have heard of a mortgage broker while others may have heard the term but not know what a mortgage broker does,...

In early July, Canberra's leading relationship lawyers proudly announced the appointment of Rebecca Tetlow as Partner of the firm. Rebecca joins founding Partners Julie Dobinson, Phil Davey, Lois Clifford and Di Simpson in leading the award winning firm. Rebecca has been with the firm since 2012 and played an integral role in developing the firm's Wills and Estates practice. As...

The peak organisation for Australia's $1.2 trillion strata property sector is supportive of drones being used to inspect high rise residential apartment buildings across the ACT. But, they call on local authorities in the ACT to lay out a plan to ensure regular drone use doesn't open the door for "peeping Toms". "With over 26% of the population now calling...

As CEO of SME Gateway, Stuart Althaus, runs an organisation that that has completed over $180 million in client projects for Government and Defence clients, and has access to over 320 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and more than 4,800 professional service providers. SME Gateway is a Tier 1 Australian Prime Contractor with a fully collaborative SME delivery structure that...

Growing up in a rough neighbourhood in Adelaide's west, Matt Wilcox, founder of cyber security company Fifth Domain, formed the belief that standing-up for oneself was a necessity and a right. Today, Matt has built a company based on that belief. He founded Fifth Domain after years of working for the Federal Government in cyber security. "I realised the cyber...

Canberra has seen an increasingly buoyant employment market strengthening throughout the 2016 financial year with continued growth in most corporate areas. The return to form of Government recruitment activity since the beginning of the 2015 financial year has been substantial. Whilst the Government recruitment market has switched on in the typically rapid 'tap on - tap off' style they are...

RSM thinkBIG 2016 survey reveals challenges and strengths for Australian SMEs Growth predictions by the small to medium sized business sector are surprisingly bullish in a year that has been riddled with political change, creating uncertainty for many business owners, according to RSM Australia's thinkBIG 2016 findings. thinkBIG found that 69 % of business owners expect to grow in the...

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Join Canberra's business community at this dynamic and unique event. Come along for free and enjoy the following benefits: See the latest products and find the right sustainable solutions for your business Get up-to-date with best practice, standards and corporate responsibility Discuss your needs with the Actsmart team Save time and money WORKSHOPS Free workshops include...

Shaun O'Brien, chef, entrepreneur and founder of Black Sheep Bar & Grill in Braddon is not very trendy ... Traditionally a 'black sheep' is an outcast and a pariah.Shaun has deliberately decided to stand out from the flock by not following fads and trends in the hospitality industry. Shaun brings nearly 20 years' experience in hospitality and as an entrepreneur,...

In memory of Ross Campbell 1929-2015 I am sure that we have all heard the old adage: "Leaders are not born, they are made." I don't hold with this statement in its strictest sense. I believe that the potential for leadership is within each one of us. It is through being presented with and taking the opportunities in life that...

Businesses are becoming increasingly dependent on social media as a marketing tool and way to interact with existing and potential customers. Although social media draws many benefits for businesses and customers alike, it needs to be treated like traditional forms of advertising in that comments and opinions are not false, misleading or deceptive. Importantly, business owners are responsible for the...

Most people assume that bookkeepers and accountants get along very well. The reality, however, is they tend not to share a lot of information with one another. Bookkeepers and accountants should dance around with each other to realise the best possible outcomes for their clients. But why are such harmonious and effective relationships hard to achieve most of the time?...

These days, information is can be the most valuable asset a business can own - so how do you protect it when entering into a new business partnership? Confidentiality or Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) are used in a wide variety of business relationships, where protection of one or both sides' confidential information is essential, whether it's customer and contact lists, design...

As a business, is it worth checking out how your business can get climate ready? Getting climate ready includes reducing your energy use, energy costs and training staff to build resilience to climate change. It is worth checking out what the Government has on offer to help you adapt. This includes free, easy-to-use resources, tools and ideas. It includes access...

They say cash is king. Find out how to give yours the royal treatment. There's a golden rule in business you'd be smart to learn now: No matter how much you sell, if you don't collect the money, you're going to go out of business. As business owners, we often get so wrapped up in selling our products and services...

Cyber Security attacks are on the rise at the same time as budgets for IT programs are undergoing cost cutting and efficiency measures. Now more than ever, businesses need to carefully consider their security expenditure to maximise the return on investment. Like any other area of the business, it is critical that the security program is in step with the...