Managing conflicting tasks and priorities is a daily struggle. We are constantly pulled between things that are screaming for our attention and tasks we know we need to get done. Even with the best of intentions we often get to the end of the day wondering where it went, and … [Read more...]
A Chat With…Monica Blizzard
Being a family lawyer is a tough gig, especially when you factor the large role family violence plays in relationship breakdowns. Monica Blizzard is a champion of family law and a strong advocate against family violence. Here we chat with her about the good, the bad, the ugly, … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Pay Your Home Loan Off Sooner
Interest rates are historically low, so how can you best take advantage of them and really make a dent in your home loan? Here are five things you can try. Use an offset account An offset account is a fully transactional bank account that is linked to your home loan. For … [Read more...]
How to Negotiate Like a Pro
Super negotiation skills are something only FBI agents and lawyers need to worry about right? Not really. When you think about it we spend a lot of time negotiating, whether we realise we are or not. It’s anything from getting our children to cooperate, to solving a dispute … [Read more...]
The Boss of Me
You want to be your own boss. Create your own destiny. But how do you know when, or even if, it is right for you to make the move to self-employment? There are a number of reasons people decide to start their own business. It might be that you are tired of ‘working for the … [Read more...]