Edition 70

Debt has its purpose when used properly.  It can get you a home or car.  It can help you expand your business.  It is a form of forced savings for retirement.  But it can also get you into trouble.

Edition 69

Are you or someone you know completing Year 12 at the end of this year and want to find a full-time job next year before commencing studies at TAFE or Uni? Lincolns is the place to apply and here are the reasons why!

Edition 68

Are you a member of the Albany Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc?

Why? you may ask. The Albany Chamber of Commerce (ACCI) has been the voice of businesses in Albany and the Great Southern since 1892. Here at Lincolns we have been a member of the Chamber for a number of years.

Edition 67

We now live in the world of connected devices where our everyday lives are affected by the internet or the ability to connect.

Do you know if your computer has been hacked? Every day it is becoming more and more likely that you will be, but there are steps you can take to minimise the risks.

Edition 66

Is anyone else excited that 30 June is only a few weeks away? Stocktake sales, end of financial year parties, pay increases, the list goes on. But are you prepared for the new financial year?

Edition 65

I think we all come across those moments in life where we question ourselves. Why do we do what we do, what is the meaning of it all? Do I work hard to make money so I can buy more things, things that I don’t really want or don’t really make me happy?

Edition 64

With only a few months until 30 June, we are in the midst of tax planning for the 2017/18 financial year. Some people may not have looked at last year’s tax, let alone thought about the current year we are in. This may sound alarming but there is still time to lodge your tax returns - provided your tax is not buried at the bottom of your too hard basket.

Edition 63

With the recent changes to superannuation you may be able to use your superannuation to save for a deposit to make the dream of owning your own home a reality. Read on to learn about the First Home Saver Scheme.

Edition 62

I recently watched a speech by Atul Gawande about a new trend of coaching in his field as a surgeon. It previously went like this. You go to school, study, learn, practice, graduate and then work. Any improvement from that point is from experience. But… “How do you get better at what you do?”

Edition 61

Are you thinking about buying a business? Perhaps you have owned a business or maybe you are sick of working for wages and want to run your own show. There are many pitfalls to be aware of when buying a business and a number of things that you should know in advance.

Edition 60

Twelve months ago Carryn and I launched the “Expect More” campaign. This was a campaign to run for social club presidency for the 2017 calendar year with a very bold statement - Expect More! Unfortunately we were elected which meant we had to put our money where our mouth was. Now, 12 months on we think we have delivered the goods.

Edition 59

Understanding the leave entitlements applicable to your employees should be “easy peasy lemon squeezy” but many employers find it confusing. Even more so with the Christmas holidays approaching. Here are 5 tips covering leave entitlements for national system employers (Fair Work).