July 2016 Issue 117

The simple truth is that starting up and running a business should have nothing to do with administration in the early days. Every spare moment should be spent creating great products/ services that provide value and then selling them to delighted customers. To achieve this, you need to get the admin off your plate. One option is to consider a...

Did you know PCA People provide Scribing Services? Recruitment contains multiple layers, one vital element being candidate assessment and selection management. Our client's needs are always varied with many different Scribing requirements. We understand this intimately and know how to make a difference, allowing you to focus on the core need - finding the right person. We are able to...

Which school should a child attend? Who can collect a child from school? Who can attend school functions? Who has a right to information about a child's progress and attendance? These are just some of the issues schools and teachers often find themselves in the middle of when parents are involved in a family law dispute. It is not the...

This recent Federal election was an opportunity for the $1.2 trillion Australian property sector to raise some issues relevant to the mantras run by the major political parties of jobs, growth and safety. Strata Community Australia (SCA) is the peak industry body for Body Corporate and Community Title Management in Australia. SCA's 3,300 members includes body corporate managers, support staff,...

They seek to employ you without even interviewing you. Even if it is a contract role, is this unprofessional, or do they simply not care? The hiring Manager can't clearly articulate the purpose of the role, where it fits in, or the vision for the organisation. You get the feeling that the role is being 'oversold' to you and they...

If you're a busy person that currently invests a lot of money in a personal trainer each week or someone that would like a personal trainer but baulk at the cost - then Trick Fitness is for you. Most personal trainers charge between $60 to $120 per session. At Trick Fitness you could train 10+ times a week with a...

What comes to mind when you think of Donald Trump or Hilary Clinton? I'll wager the images and thoughts you have are very different from Malcolm Turnbull or Bill Shorten! Both Trump and Turnbull are independently wealthy, that's for sure. But would a man like Trump ever be taken seriously in our political landscape? I'm not sure he would. Hilary...

Building a strong economy that continues to grow and create jobs is one of the ACT Government's highest priorities-and the 2016-17 ACT Budget continues to do just that. The ACT Government took proactive and targeted action to support economic growth in the Territory during the deep cuts the Commonwealth made to its jobs and spending over the last few years....

If you were in Canberra and anywhere near a radio, newspaper or television on 7 June then you probably know the ACT Government handed down its 2016-17 Budget - much to the interest of the media and public. All government budgets are intensely scrutinised, but perhaps none more so than an election year budget due to the inferences that can...

The start of a new Financial Year is a time to reflect on the past year and to look ahead, making sure your business is in-shape and ready for the next 12 months. It's important you finish the Financial Year strong, but also ensure you kick off the next year on top. 1.Review your business story How has your business...

It is a great time for small businesses in Australia. With further tax deduction and booming cloud business solutions, small business owners can better achieve their entrepreneurial goals. In this article, I would like to share a few useful cloud business services for small businesses and discuss how we can best benefit from using them. The most prominent issue faced...

Directors are not the only decision makers regarding the operation and direction of a company's business; shareholders also have a lot of power. By being entitled to vote on key resolution affecting the company's future, its directors and strategic goals, shareholders can be crucial to a company's success and expansion. Shareholders exercise their powers through general meetings - but who...