| Guiding Generation Y-ers to Financial Freedom |
| By Alison Purdy In the male-dominated world of financial planning, Alison Purdy stands out beyond the grey and beige. Being only in her mid twenties, Alison works as a Financial Planner with Finanalyze Financial Planning, authorised representatives for Garvan Financial Planning. Alison has a genuine passion .. 25-Aug-2008 |
| Why Life Insurance Should be Every Woman’s Best Friend |
| The issue of life insurance is also becoming more important for us to consider. Below is a list of reasons why you might like to start to think about your own protection. 1. Women Live Longer The female life expectancy is higher than males - women are now expected to live to the age of 82 years.. 25-Aug-2008 |
| 12 Tax Tips for End of Financial Year 2008 |
| What will YOU do differently this End of Financial Year? The end of the 2007/08 Financial Year is around the corner!! Many of us feel frustrated and overwhelmed during the period just before the 30th of June – there is so much to do. Well, to make the most of Pre-Tax Time, Business Flair spoke to Daina int.. 16-Jun-2008 |
| Balancing the Books, the Bubs and the Budget!! |
| Daina Peel runs ElleAcquire (formerly known as DL Accounting House) which provides accounting and business advisory services including financial reporting, consulting, assisting businesses with systems and processes around their business finances. Not only does Daina spend her days looking for ways to maximi.. 16-Jun-2008 |
| 8 Deadly Mistakes that Could Kill Your Search Rankings |
| Article Provided Courtesy of - Internet Marketing Center - http://blog.marketingtips.com/category/search-engine-optimization Writen by Nicole on the 23-05-2008 The search engine industry changes more quickly than most. Something that used to be a sure-fire SEO trick can suddenly become worthless - it might e.. 01-Jun-2008 |
| RBA Increases Official Cash Rate |
| At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points, to 7.25 per cent, effective 5 March 2008. If you have any questions about this change to interest rates, or would like to review your current finance & loan arrangements, please contact us by clicking here. .. 03-Apr-2008 |
| Background of the Female Finance Executive |
| According to a recent study by executive search firm Korn/Ferry InternationalMany female finance executives still struggle with gender bias, lack of recognition for achievements, balancing their business and personal lives, and establishing strong mentorship and support systems. These findings have far-reaching implica.. 13-Feb-2008 |
| Diversity and Moving Forward |
| Korn/Ferry found that most companies insist on a diverse slate of candidates when looking to fill senior operational and financial positions, as well as director posts. Diversity at the top means a greater ability to attract, develop, and keep individuals who can move the business forward. Besides being the right thing.. 13-Feb-2008 |
| Gender Bias in the Workplace |
| Gender bias continues to be a major issue for female finance executives. Respondents were reluctant to confront gender-based misconceptions about their commitment as executives, as well as unspoken stereotypes and prejudices. Overall, 59% of respondents said that gender bias is one of the biggest challenges they f.. 13-Feb-2008 |
| The work Life Challenge for Executive Women |
| Establishing a work-life balance was the second-most-mentioned career challenge, garnering 33% of responses. One executive noted that her biggest challenge was “progressing upwards within an organization without a maternity leave policy after having a child. … Despite a problem-free pregnancy, carrying the same wo.. 13-Feb-2008 |
| Today's Female Finance Executive |
| According to Jane Nielsen, Vice President of Finance, Pepsi Bottling Group, North America, “the person in the finance role receives more visibility internally and externally because of the public’s recent skepticism about corporate ethics. Consequently, most respondents to the survey would recommend Finance careers to .. 13-Feb-2008 |
| Finding a Strong Mentor |
| Women need to understand, develop, and be very aware of the need for networking, mentoring, and other avenues that are typical in a man’s course of business.” Some respondents noted that their male colleagues are not hindered by such constraints: “It seems as if men still have an easier ability to identify a mentor in .. 12-Feb-2008 |