On the need to work smarter, US president Abraham Lincoln (1861-1865) once said: “Give me eight hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first six of them sharpening my axe”. Meticulous preparation was central to his message about achieving success at the time. One hundred and…
Bookkeeping for your conveyancing business will always be a routine job. Whether you outsource your bookkeeping or do it yourself, you still need to be aware of and in control of your business’ financials consistently. While there are many parts of bookkeeping that can be outsourced, here are four tips…
You could have the best product or service in the world, but as Phil Knight, co-founder of shoe giant Nike once said: “If nobody knows about it, what’s the point?” Search engine optimisation is a vital tool for any business seeking to boost online visibility and clicks. SEO helps your…
One of the most successful investors of the 20th century, Warren Buffett said it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. “If you think about that,” he cautioned, “you’ll do things differently.” A strong brand is crucial for business success. Branding shows who you…
Since the dawn of time, word-of-mouth has been a powerful marketing tool. It may seem like a no-brainer, but customers who have had a positive experience with a business can help bolster its reputation simply by talking about it. That’s why gathering positive customer feedback can be so valuable for…
When it comes to life’s most stressful events, buying a house is up there. That is why a customer’s experience with their conveyancer is all the more important. Conveyancing is a competitive industry, but guiding your client through the process with minimal stress, clear transparency and efficiency, can give you…
World renowned management guru Peter Drucker once said the aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well, the product or service sells itself. Marketing makes customers aware of your services, helps your business to engage with, attract and retain customers, and drives profit and growth. In…
Clouds are finally starting to part for Australian tenants, with rents in most major cities either falling, stalling or growing at a slower pace. Low vacancy rates have pushed advertised rents higher for several months running but the latest report from real estate platform Domain shows conditions are improving for renters.
New home lending remains far ahead of where it was a year ago despite a minor dip in May for property investors and owner-occupiers. Over the month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics logged a 1.7 per cent fall in all new housing loans, to $28.8 billion, with first-home buyer loans down the most, sinking 2.9 per cent.
The first planned mini-cities have been unveiled under a signature NSW housing policy a minister insists will enable the state to deliver on ambitious home-building goals. Tens of thousands of homes could be built near four stations as part of a blanket high-density rezoning around those and other transport hubs. Plans for the initial fast-tracked precincts were revealed on Tuesday as part of a strategy the government says will rebalance housing growth around new metro stations and existing train infrastructure.
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