From The Australian, Entrepreneur: CANBERRA IS CUTTING SOME OF THE RED TAPE TO REDUCE THE BURDEN, ED CHARLES REPORTS TAX isn’t the simplest of subjects and for many entrepreneurs or small business it is an annoyance that gets in the way of business. But now the tax office seems to be finally acknowledging that it is anything but simple. It is dropping the moniker of the Simplified Tax System in favour of the Small Business Tax System and cutting red […]
Month: July 2007
Standards important for home office
From The Australian, Entrepreneur: Ed Charles | July 27, 2007 THE home office is often thought of as an oasis outside office politics, an ideal space without interruptions, but the reality is that there might be more distractions at home. For people who have kids (or partners), their grubby mits can get over everything. Even though a home office may be stuck in the corner of a garage or family room, it is important that it is ergonomic and professional, […]
First night at Nobu hits the mark
Sochu, a Japanese spirit, with added fruit to finish. A sort of alcoholic smoothy that got four out of four thumbs up. It is really worth trying with pudding. Does Nobu (+61 3 9696 6566) at Crown Casino live up to the chain
We are not f**dies
I’m not alone: From Chocolate & Zuchinni: “At this point, I feel compelled to state that I am vehemently opposed to the use of the term foodie, a word that makes me cringe so deeply my fingers refuse to type this combination of letters and I have to copy-paste it.”
Hair essentials
From Henry (Henry Bucks’ magazine) A good shave and a haircut can leave you looking sharp and feeling great. It’s that stage in life. Things are looking a bit thin on top. And to be quite honest, the heat and the pollution on Collins Street are not helping. But Leo Di Valentino has just the thing for me: a snip, a head massage and a shave. A hairdresser Leo is not. Rather he’s a proper, old-fashioned barber. The word “barber” […]
How to build a multi-million dollar property portfolio
From The Australian, Wealth: Building a portfolio of multi-million-dollar properties is easier than you might have thought, Ed Charles writes | July 18, 2007 WHAT can be better than owning property? All you need to do is to know how to navigate the mortgage maze and have a sense of timingfor the peaks and troughs of the property market to build a multimillion-dollar portfolio, according to experts. It also takes self-discipline and nerves of steel, as you will need what […]
Multiple loans or one-lender
From The Australian, Wealth: Ed Charles | July 18, 2007 ONCE upon a time it was difficult to borrow money. The major banks required a 20 per cent deposit and some evidence of financial prudence. Now, thanks to the influx of smaller lenders known as the non-banks, it’s possible to borrow more than the value of an asset. The trouble is choosing the best product and which lender will give the best service. “Because there are so many loans, low-doc, […]