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simplyaskit

Business Advisor
www.simplyaskit.com.au
North Sydney, New South Wales
The place to find the right expertise and make better decisions.

simplyaskit is an open and interactive platform where everyone has a voice to collaborate, share knowledge and more efficiently find industry experts who provide a superior service.

Registered users can conveniently ask questions, obtain helpful answers, share stories and access the information they need to make better decisions.

Industry experts across a wide range of industries can create an open profile, answer questions, publish content and share stories to showcase their expertise and create new business opportunities.

simplyaskit mission is to build a trusted marketplace for people to find the rigt expertise

My Activity

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Q: The RBA has cut official interest rates to a new record low of 1.25 per cent.

Will the Banks and all other Lenders pass on the full rate cut for their borrowers?
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Q: I am interest in buying a business, it is for sale for $100,000 and has been operating for 5 years. I have seen the financials as has my accountant and we are both happy. I only have $18,000 in savings and don’t own a property … is it possible to get finance to help with the purchase, I need about $85,000, thanks
A: Hi Tim

Thank you for your question.

We'd like to recommend two accountants that might be able to help. Both are located near Hornsby.

Andrew Jeffers in Sydney - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1850/andrew-jeffers

Brendan Curran in Newcastle - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1964/brendan-curran:

Best of luck
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Q: We've come across a new Australian business doing good things in matching home owners and buyers and we thought it might be of value to many to share

The business is NOKK and the platform can be located at https://nokk.com.au/

Click answers to view a quick video explaining how the platform works
A: https://youtu.be/vILWRn3FCfw
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Q: We've come across a new Australian business doing good things in matching home owners and buyers and we thought it might be of value to many to share

The business is NOKK and the platform can be located at https://nokk.com.au/

Click answers to view a quick video explaining how the platform works
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Q: CBA and Westpac have announced cuts to their fixed rate home loan options, is know a good time for borrowers to be looking at fixed rates?
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Q: Fun Friday

What quote resonates with you, inspiring you to move forward?
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Q: In light of the Banking Royal Commissions recommendation to have the upfront commissions currently paid to mortgage brokers by lenders changed to a fee for service model over the next couple of years, can we ask:

Do people believe consumer’s would be prepared to pay an upfront free to a mortgage broker to help them obtain a suitable home loan?

What impact would such a change have on consumers?

What impact would such a change have on the home loan industry?
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Merry Christmas - simplyaskit
On behlf of the team at simplyaskit we would like this opportunity to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas.
 
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Q: What rights do I have in my job as I believe I'm getting treated like I'm stealing from work, thing is I've never stolen anything from anyone or taken something that was never mine at all not just in my job but NEVER EVER? Their rude and treat me unkind?
A: Hi Yo,

Through our twitter profile we sent a message to Fair Work Ombudsman @fairwork_gov_au asking what advice they would offer you.

Their response was:

"Everyone has a right to not be bullied at work. They can find more info including who they can ask for help here."
https://www.fairwork.gov.au/employee-entitlements/bullying-and-harassment

We wish you all the best and hope things start to improve for you
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Q: There’s a lot of noise coming out of the Banking Royal Commission about mortgage brokers, the commissions they receive and their ongoing trailing income.

We’d like to ask, if as some are suggesting the mortgage broker model is changed to pay for service and abandoning trailing income what impact would it have on consumers in terms of home loan competition, interest rates, service levels, convenience and the cost for them to obtain a home loan ?

What impact would it have on the overall home loan industry?
blog post
How renovating can impact wealth | Recent questions | Invest smart with BrickX
7 ways in which renovations can impact your wealth and what you can do about it
Author: Andrew Jeffers from Shuriken Consulting
 
Thinking about giving your hub a facelift?
Renovations ca ...
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MyCRALawyers Credit Repair Tips | Most recent questions | Uno Home Loans calculator can save you thousands
Top Ten Credit Repair Tips
Author: Graham Doessel from MyCraLawyers
Tip 1
Simply making an enquiry about finance with a "PayDay Lender"  (i.e. Cash Converters, Nimble etc) can de ...
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Quick tips | Recent questions | Negotiating a better home loan rate
Over 40, you still have time to build yourself a nest egg
Author: Award winning mortgage broker Nicole Cannon
So you have hit 40. You have yet to buy a property for yourself to live in and you think ...
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Quick tips | RBA announcement | Recent questions | Should you change accountants | What to consider when fixing your interest rate
Quick tips from the popular topics on simplyaskit  
2 October 2018 – The Reserve Bank October Decision
In their monthly board meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) ...
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Q: NRL Grand Final, who will win

Sydney Roosters or Melbourne Storm?
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Q: AFL Grand Final, who will win

West Coast Eagles or Collingwood Magpies?
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Quick tips - One phone call to get a better home loan rate | Brendan Curran Blog | James Wrigley Video
Quick tips from the popular topics on simplyaskit  
Home Loan veteran Paul Ryan provides real life examples of how one phone call helped saved borrowers thousands of dollars on thei ...
blog post
Meet Financial Adviser Andrew Debono from the Announcer Group
Welcome Andrew,
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
Financial Adviser | Investment Strategist | Risk Mitigator | Football Tragic
Name of Business?
Announcer Group
Where is t ...
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Meet Mortgage Broker Rogan Yates from YBR Sydney CBD
Welcome Rogan
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
I am the Director of a Financial Services business that offers Home Loans, Financial Planning & Insurance.
What is th ...
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Q: The most important question

RU OK?

It's equally important to listen to the answer, keep well
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Quick tips - SMSF property rented to a family member
Quick tips from the popular topics on simplyaskit 
Adam B from Roseberry NSW
I was reading in the Financial Review that I could potentially rent out my SMSF investment property to a family ...
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Q: Home Loan News - rate increases

ANZ and Commonwealth Bank have announced an increase to their variable home loan rates.

ANZ will increase their variable rates by 0.16% effective from 27 September 2018

Commonwealth Bank will increase their variable rate by 0.15% effective from 4 October 2018

A shout out to all home loan borrowers - check the interest rate on your home loan, understand how competitive it is and either call your lender to ask for a better rate or simply ask a question on simplyaskit to connect with a trusted mortgage or finance broker
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Q: I am looking for investors who might be looking for a change from the same old same old avenues. My company is mining Crypto Currencies and we have an opportunity for investor's to get involved. We are an Australian company registered with ASIC. And our Investment offer's returns equal to 20-40% per annum. Currently running at 27%.
Where can i find people who might be interested in having a look at what we offer ?
I call hundreds of Australian's a week and many have not even heard of this industry.
here is a brief introduction to what we do ...

What is Bitcoin Mining ... How it works.

Mining Bitcoin is a bit like a bank taking fee's when you use an ATM.

Around the world approximately 250 thousand times a day there are transactions made between two parties , buying and selling Bitcoin. Everytime one of those transactions happens , it needs to be verified as true and correct.

This verification is done by very powerful computers that solve algorithm's that each transaction create's. The first computer to solve the algorithm gets paid a fee in Bitcoin. This is how Bitcoin is minted. After the first computer solves the algorithm then multiple other computers also check to see if the transaction is true and correct before the transaction is deemed successful. However only the first computer gets paid.

This is called Proof of Work.

The investment opportunity , would be a great conversation !
A: Hi Geoffrey

As an investment manager in Australia, we assume you’re fully aware of the financial services industry regulations and disclosure requirements when openly sharing investment opportunities and potential returns.

Your question is of intrigue and of much discussion globally.

What would help the discussion is if you could complete your profile, including business name, website, contact details, location and profile image.

Much appreciated
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Q: Breaking news

At the September 2018 meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate on hold at 1.5%
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Happy Father's Day
Wishing all the dad's a very happy and special father's day
 
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Q: Home Loan News

Westpac Bank has announced an increase of 0.14% to all their variable home loan rates for new and existing customers

The rate increase will take effect on 19 September 2018.
blog post
Meet Finance Broker Oleg Mazkovoi from Lend Perspective in Sydney
Welcome Oleg
What is your occupation and what services do you provide? 
I am a partner in a Finance Brokerage providing services to both residential and commercial clients. 
Resid ...
blog post
Quick tips - superannuation and preservation age
Quick tips from the popular topics on simplyaskit Ian H from Bradbury in South Aus asks
I'm 55 my preservation age is 59. I have an personal super plan maturing soon. If I let it mature and ...
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Q: Politics in Australia, you have the floor

What’s the one message you’d like to convey to the leaders within the Australian Parliament in relation to the way they are governing, leading, operating and managing the best interests of Australia and it’s people in both the short and long-term?
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Q: Consider for a moment or two.

In 2008 (GFC) the Australian Government gave a guarantee on bank deposits to Australian Financial Institutions to the tune of $600B. It was in the eyes of the Government a necessary initiative to shore up local confidence and protect the nation’s international competitiveness and funded by taxpayers.

Fast forward 10 years and Australia is drought-stricken.

The big four banks in Australia now have a combined market value of approximately $384B. When you consider, 82% (20,500,000) of Australian’s are over the age of 15, the $384B represents a value of $18,731 per person.

As a Friday 3 August 2018 the big 4 banks have donated $3,300,000 to The Big Drought Appeal to help the Australian Farmers.

• Commonwealth Bank - $2M
• ANZ - $1M
• Westpac $200,000
• NAB - $100,000

Using the same parameters as above their donations represents $0.16c per and 0.0008% of the value each person over the age of 15 delivers to the banks.

We’d love to get your thoughts. Are the bank's donations fair and reasonable or should they be donating more?
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Q: In light of our recent question about government and community support for our farmers experiencing tough times with the drought, massive kudos to the Panthers Group who have announced a donation of over $100,000 to drought-stricken farmers in central –western New South Wales.

The donation was made through Macquarie Radio’s The Big Dry Drought Appeal - https://www.2gb.com/panthers-donate-over-100000-to-drought-stricken-farmers/

Well done Panthers
A: Commonwealth Bank announces a $2M donation to help farmers. The funds will go to the Red Cross National Fundraising Appeal and Rural Aid's Buy a Bale

A big thumbs up to the Commonwealth Bank

https://www.2gb.com/cba-will-donate-2-million-to-support-drought-stricken-farmers/
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Q: In light of our recent question about government and community support for our farmers experiencing tough times with the drought, massive kudos to the Panthers Group who have announced a donation of over $100,000 to drought-stricken farmers in central –western New South Wales.

The donation was made through Macquarie Radio’s The Big Dry Drought Appeal - https://www.2gb.com/panthers-donate-over-100000-to-drought-stricken-farmers/

Well done Panthers
A: Here is a little more information about The Big Dry Drought Appeal

Macquarie Media, Fairfax Media and Buy A Bale have joined forces to launch The Big Dry Drought Appeal.

By making a cash donation to Buy A Bale, you’ll be helping farmers in a direct and immediate way.

Click here to donate to Buy a Bale - https://www.buyabale.com.au/

Check out the video showing what many of our farmers are going through

https://youtu.be/4jtUvI-gdkg
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Q: In light of our recent question about government and community support for our farmers experiencing tough times with the drought, massive kudos to the Panthers Group who have announced a donation of over $100,000 to drought-stricken farmers in central –western New South Wales.

The donation was made through Macquarie Radio’s The Big Dry Drought Appeal - https://www.2gb.com/panthers-donate-over-100000-to-drought-stricken-farmers/

Well done Panthers
blog post
Meet Finance Broker Rebecca Mitchell from Awesome Lending Solutions in Gordon, Sydney
Welcome, Rebecca,
How long have you been a finance broker and where is your business located?
I have been in the mortgage industry for over 22 years & spent 9 years of it as a broker. Our aw ...
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Q: Our farmers continue to experience tough times due to drought. What suggestions do people have in relation to Government and community assistance to help provide some relief?
A: The Big Dry Drought Appeal

Macquarie Media, Fairfax Media and Buy A Bale have joined forces to launch The Big Dry Drought Appeal.

By making a cash donation to Buy A Bale, you’ll be helping farmers in a direct and immediate way.

Click here to donate to Buy a Bale - https://www.buyabale.com.au/

Here's a little video that shows what many of our farmers are going through

https://youtu.be/4jtUvI-gdkg
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Q: Our farmers continue to experience tough times due to drought. What suggestions do people have in relation to Government and community assistance to help provide some relief?
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Meet Finance Broker Scott Howell from mobilelender.com.au
Welcome Scott
How long have you been a finance broker?
I joined the industry in March 2016
Why did you choose to become a finance broker?
I’ve always had an interest in property and fina ...
blog post
Meet Mortgage Broker Bernard Desmond from Loan Market Narree Warren in Victoria
Welcome, Bernard,
What is your occupation?
Mortgage Broker 
What is the name of the business?
Feedback Finance, T/as Bernard Desmond, Loan Market
Where is the business located?  ...
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Meet Property Manager Brad Minhinnick from Link Living in Fortitude Valley Brisbane
Welcome, Brad,
What is your occupation and what services do you provide? 
Property management: Finding tenants, collecting rent, chasing rent arrears, managing maintenance. 
What ...
video
Your broker behind you - Mortgage Finance Association of Australia

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Q: Should financial literacy such as savings plans, credit scoring, personal finance, credit cards, interest rates, home loans, interest calculations, buying and selling and the value of money all form an important component of the high school curriculum?
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Q: News: Westpac, and its subsidiaries Bank of Melbourne, St George Bank, and BankSA, will no longer offer Self-Managed Super Fund loans for new consumer or business lending.

https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/12450-westpac-pulls-out-of-smsf-loans
blog post
Meet Ian Mayer, the boss at Chatswood Toyota
Welcome, Ian,
What’s your occupation?
Managing Director Chatswood Toyota.
Where is the business located?
We’re very fortunate to have a high profile at 728 Pacific Highway Chat ...
blog post
Meet Mortgage Broker Amy Ferguson from Inca Mortgage Solutions in South Perth
Welcome Amy
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
As a mortgage broker I help investors and home buyers achieve property ownership.
What is the name of the business?
Inca Mortg ...
blog post
Meet Financial Planner Andrew Debono from the Announcer Group
Welcome, Andrew,
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
Financial Adviser | Investment Strategist | Risk Mitigator | Football Tragic
Name of Business?
Announcer Group
Where is ...
blog post
Meet Accountant Jenny Thai from Pymble in Sydney
Welcome Jenny
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
Accountant/Business Advisor/Tax Agent (also part-time counsellor and psychologist!!!)
What is the name of the business?
JTR ...
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simplyaskit in the press - Hunter and Bligh
We very much appreciate the article written by Simon Hoyle in Hunter and Bligh.
Ask a stupid question … get a better answer
As luck would have it a week or so earlier I’d met Pa ...
blog post
Meet Property Manager John Gilmovich from Real Property Manager in Five Dock Sydney
Welcome John
What services do you provide?  
Leasing and property management of residential & commercial property.
What’s the name of the Business?
Real Propert ...
blog post
Meet Mortgage Broker Nathan Osinski from Osinski Finance in Baldivis Western Australia
Welcome Nathan
What is your occupation?
Mortgage Broker
Name of Business?
Osinski Finance
Where is the business located?
Baldivis, Western Australia
How long have you been in the finance indust ...
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Q: It is reported 75% of Australians over the age of 65 receive the full or part pension from the Government.

Compulsory superannuation was introduced into Australia in 1992 (26 years ago) for employees to have a percentage (now 9.5%) of their income invested into a superannuation fund to help fund their retirement years. The desired outcome was for people to be self-funded retirees as opposed to being reliant on government pensions.

The superannuation industry is a $2.6 trillion dollar industry with something like $26B of fees paid annually.

If after 26 years, 75% of Aussies over 65% are still reliant on the government it begs the following questions

1. Is the current superannuation policy working?
2. Who is really benefiting from the compulsory superannuation regulations?
3. Should superannuation be compulsory or voluntary?

We’d love to get your thoughts and opinions.
blog post
Meet Accountant Andrew Jeffers from Shuriken Consulting
Welcome Andrew
What is your occupation and what services do you provide? 
I’m an Accountant and we provide Accounting, Tax, Business Advisory, Insurance. Wealth and Digital Media ...
video
How successful people think - video advice

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Q: Sports fans it’s State of Origin Game 2

NSW or QLD and by how many?
blog post
Meet National Sales Manager Ross Laurenson from My Local Broker
Welcome, Ross,
What is your occupation?
National Sales Manager
What is the name of the business?
My Local Broker
What do they do? 
We are a Mortgage Aggregation Business delivering Mort ...
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Q: With the Federal Parliament, today securing personal income tax cuts is it now time for Parliament to do the same for company and business tax cuts. Let's rally Business Australia and share your thoughts?
blog post
Meet Mortgage Broker Sam Zammit from South West Lending Solutions in Liverpool
Welcome Sam
How long have you been a mortgage broker and where is your business located?
I have been a mortgage broker since February 2015, however, I have been in the finance industry since 1992 in ...
blog post
Meet Property Buyers Agent Michael Ossitt from Strand Property Group
Welcome, Michael,
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
Buyer’s Agent and Property Investment Advisor
What is the name of Business?
STRAND Property Group
Where is th ...
blog post
Meet Mortgage Broker Peter Dall Mortgage Choice Notting Hill Victoria
Welcome, Peter,
What is your occupation?
Mortgage & Finance Broker
What is the name of the business?
Mortgage Choice
Where is the business located?
Redwood Drive Notting Hill Victoria&am ...
blog post
Meet Chartered Accountant Brendan Curran from BPC Accounting
Welcome, Brendan,
What is your occupation?
Chartered Accountant.
What services do you provide?
We offer accountancy services, business advisory, SMSF auditing, external examiner, tax agent and boo ...
blog post
Meet Mortgage Broker Peita Davies from RealEstate.com.au Home Loans
Welcome Peita
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
Director | Local Home Loans Specialist
What is the name of Business?
Realestate.com.au Home Loans
Where is the business loc ...
blog post
Meet Mortgage Broker Mark Fitzpatrick Astute Financial Port Macquarie
Welcome, Mark,
What is your occupation and what service do you provide?
Mortgage Broker - Home and Investment Loan, Commercial Loans, Refinancing, Equipment and Car Loans, Wealth Planning a ...
blog post
Meet Financial Planner James Wrigley First Financial Melbourne
Welcome, James,
What is your occupation?
Senior Financial Adviser
What is the name of the business?
First Financial
Where is the business located?
90 Collins St, Melbourne.
How long have you be ...
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Q: Ok sports fans...

State of Origin - NSW or QLD?
A: Well done to all those who picked NSW and a special mention to Adam Huxley who picked the winning margin - 10 points.

Looking forward to game 2 already.

Best wishes
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Q: Ok sports fans...

State of Origin - NSW or QLD?
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Q: The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate on hold at 1.5% for a 20th consecutive meeting.
blog post
Meet Tim Russell Mortgage Broker Multipart Finance
Welcome, Tim,
What is your occupation and what services do you provide? 
Mortgage Broker
Name of Business? 
Multipart Finance
Where is the business located? 
North Syd ...
blog post
Meet Marketing Director Jonathan Sharp from Ripple Marketing
Welcome Jonathan
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
I am a marketing professional.  We offer a range of support services for small and medium businesses across all in ...
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Q: Being able to help people is the cornerstone of a successful business.

We would love for people to be able to share a story of how you were able to help a particular customer in 2018 and why it put such a smile on your face?
video
Sky New Business Success - simplyaskit

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Q: What is the one thing, your major priority, you would do to help ease housing affordability in Australia?
blog post
Happy Mothers Day
We would like to wish all mums a very happy mothers day. 
May your day be filled with love, happiness, support and thanks.
Best wishes from the team at simplyaskit
  ...
blog post
Keep the bastards honest
Consumers and small business owner’s advised to take back control of their finances.
The shocking revelations from the Banking Royal Commission have led Mortgage Industry veteran Paul Ryan ...
blog post
Congratulations to Regan Isaac Finalist in the 2018 Young Leaders in Finance Awards
Hearty congratulations to Financial Adviser Regan Isaac from the Announcer Group for being a finalist in the 2018 Young Leaders in Finance Awards.
Well done Regan and we hope to hear you announced as ...
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Q: What do people think of the 2018 Federal Budget?

What does it mean for Small Business Australia?

Who wins, who misses out?
blog post
Meet Finance Broker Tareq Shnoudi from SB Finance
What is your occupation and what services do you provide?
Finance Broker
Name of Business? 
SB Finance 
Where is the business located? 
We are always mobile and based ...
podcast
Podcast with Bessie Hassan - Money Expert at finder.com.au
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Lest we forget
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; 
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. 
At the going down of the sun and in the morning 
We will remembe ...
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Q: Fun Friday,

Can you name a movie quote that gives away the film without saying the title?
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Q: As an industry expert and small business owner, what are the 2 biggest issues challenging you as you strive to build a profitable and successful business?
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Q: Where can I find the PX for the BBSW1M Index from Nov 2015 to current?
A: Hi Chan

We're not 100% sure of the question but here is a link that might be a good starting point.

https://www.fiig.com.au/research-and-education/fixed-income-education/bbsw-and-bbsy

We hope this helps

Best wishes
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Q: Breaking News

Australian Prime Minister announces there will be a Royal Commission into the Financial Services Industry

Mr Turnbull says Australia's financial system is admirable but there have been instances of poor practice.

Consumers must be protected, Mr Turnbull says, and the financial services sector must remain stable.

Do you agree with the Government's decision?
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Q: Hi there,
There is no category listed for my query regarding tertiary education so I’m just putting it out there. Long story short, My wife is doing a diploma in nursing, the company she signed up with went down the gurgler, after a six week period in limbo another company took over at the same place under a new banner with the same muppets running the show. Since such time it has gone from pretty ordinary to really bad. What type of solicitor deals with education issues?
A: Hi Paul

There are a limited number of lawyers on the platform at present however here are some links to lawyers you might like to make contact with

• Patrick Earl in Stafford Qld - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1519/patrick-earl
• LegalVision – online legal service - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1240/legalvision
• Coutts Solicitors in NSW - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1286/coutts-solicitors-conveyancers

Given your question it sure sounds like your wife has the right to be asking the company some questions

Best wishes
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Q: I have a commercial business lease and a clause that was added and agreed upon by landlord to have work done to the premises. If that work is not done what action as a tentant can I take ?
A: Hi Natasha

We’ve assumed you had a lawyer review the commercial terms prior to signing the lease. If the commitment they made didn’t form part of the lease agreement then as a starting point you could write to the landlord and request they confirm the timeframe for when the work will be completed.

It is very important you seek sound legal advice and we’d recommended making contact with either

• Coutts Solicitors and Conveyancers - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1286/coutts-solicitors-conveyancers

• Legal Vision - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1240/legalvision


It’s also important you continue to meet your obligations under the terms of the lease, especially until you are able to establish your legal position

All the best and we hope it works out for you and your business

simplyaskit
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Q: Less than 24 hours before the race that stops a nation

So who's everyone tipping?
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Q: My accountant did not include total charity donation in last years return leaving $4000 for this year, then said oops, can't claim, can claim only in the year it is paid. Is this correct?
Then this year, supplied calculations to take to Centrelink re appeal for pension.
Centrelink reviewed calculations for profit on shares but said they were not interested in any Figures as they are DEEMED on total face value of shares. Have I got a totally useless account. $200 for useless, unusable advice??
A: Hi Diana

Sorry to hear you haven't had such a great experience.

If you are looking for a new accountant, there are a number of accountants who are quite active on simplyaskit you might like to get in touch with. Click on their profile and you'll be able to see their answers to other users questions as well as see their blogs and videos.

• Andrew Jeffers - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1850/andrew-jeffers
• Brendan Curran- https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1964/brendan-curran
• Suresh Rajani - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1495/suresh-rajani
• David Ratcliffe - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/552/david-ratcliffe
• Jenny Thai - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1577/jenny-thai

We hope this information helps

Best wishes

simplyaskit
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Q: We have recently exchanged and completed on the purchase of a property and now find that we will not informed of the correct boundary lines and the land area is not what we were told. What can we do??
A: Hi Silvia

Sorry to hear of your predicament. We’d suggest speaking to your conveyancer and establish what has actually occurred and then seek legal advice.

If you don’t know of a legal firm that might be able to assist we’d like to provide you with a couple of links to legal firms that are proactive on simplyaskit

• Coutts Solicitors and Conveyancers - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1286/coutts-solicitors-conveyancers

• LegalVision - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1240/legalvision

We hope you are able to find some satisfaction will your issue

All the best
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Finder.com.au podcast guest is simplyaskit founder Paul Ryan

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Q: i have been operating a hotel three years and now cannot contact the owner what can i do?He wants to sell business and we have a buyer but we cannot find him anywhere.
A: Hi Sue

We’d suggest trying to make contact the owners family and hopefully, they can shed some light on how you can get in touch.

Hope it works out for you all, best wishes

simplyaskit
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Q: My partner and I are looking to rent together for the first time. However I don't know where to start. I'm having trouble determining an area, don't know what to expect regarding the process and don't know how early to start looking?
A: Thank you Emma for your question, it’s an exciting time for you both.

There are a lot of factors to consider when you decide to rent with someone else for the first time. The questions you raised are a great starting point so it’s important for you both to have an open and honest discussion with each other in regards to:

• if you rent together and are both on the lease then you are both responsible for the rent you pay and terms of the lease. If either party fails to meet their individual obligations then the other party will still be responsible.
• what is your individual and combined budget for rent, utilities, and living expenses?
• if you both work, how do you get to work and how important is it to be close to public transport work?
• how close do you want or need to be to family, friends, work or other activities or commitments?
• what type of property would you like to live in, what space do you individually need?

Once you go through these questions together you will be able to determine how much rent you can pay and the type of property you’d like to rent. This will then determine the areas in which you can start looking.

You can use websites such as www.realestate.com.au or www.domain.com.au to search for properties to rent. They will give you an idea of the type and quality of properties that fit within your budget.

Each rental property is more than likely managed by a real estate agent so if you see a property you like you can contact the agent to ask questions and request to see the property. When you start looking for properties and speaking to agents you’ll start to get an understanding of how quick you need to move and make decisions. Some properties get snapped up by tenants pretty quickly but each property is different so it is best to speak to individual agents.

To secure a property you will need to make an application with the agent/landlord and you’ll be required to submit a range of information so they can get to know you more and make an informed decision on whether to accept your application or not. The information may include one or two references so it is best to ask some of the local agents and start preparing for what they need.

On acceptance of your application, you will be asked to pay a rental bond (normally equivalent to 2-4 weeks rent) and probably 2 weeks rent in advance. Again, you need to ensure you have the budget to meet these requirements.

It is an exciting time for you both, but finding a place to place can be a little frustrating. We’d suggest you establish your budget, don’t put too much pressure on yourselves in terms of timing and make some appointments to meet with a few agents of where you believe you can afford to rent.

It might be an idea to make contact with a business like Renterscard - https://www.simplyaskit.com.au/profile/1432/renterscard. From what we understand their business is about making the process of finding a property to rent a little easier

Always remember to ask a lot of questions. The more questions you ask the more you’ll understand the process and what’s required.

All the best and we hope this information helps.

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