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New Optima Partners Director
Optima Partners are pleased to announce the promotion of Ross Stagno to Director from 1...
6 Steps to Financial Planning
Since very few people seem to understand what financial planners do and a common...
ATO CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
What is an ATO Clearance Certificate? There was a time when you sold property and you...
Investment Advice from your Accountant – Good Health
Apparently as an accountant I am not allowed to give you specific investment advice.  I...
Airbnb & CGT?
Like everyone you would like to have more money in your pocket, so you decide...
Superannuation and housing affordability
In the early 1990’s the Keating Government introduced a system of funding retirement through a...
Australia: The Over Performing ‘Underdog’
Australia, “the land down under” or so the colloquialism goes referring to our placement in...
Hobby or Business ?
Has your hobby become more than simply a pastime? This blog will look to assist...
How To Spot a Scam Email
Here is an example of a Scam Email : How do I know? For starters,...
Changes to rental property deductions in the 2017 budget, inc
In the announcement of the Federal Budget on 9 May, the government announced some changes...
Small Savings / Big Impact – Five Ways to Save
Small Savings – Big Impact !!   Five Ways to Save! Economic pressures around the...
Discussion changes to a CGT Discount
Bob Dylan said it best ‘For the times they are a-changin’. There was a time...

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Plumbing Bros Director and CEO James Riddle is no stranger to adversity in business. Despite numerous...
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Choosing the Best Client Accounting Software for Your Business
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