The 6 Ds of Business Ownership

An oft-cited theme amongst predatory property investors is the 3 Sacred Ds of Real Estate, which relates to three life events creating a “highly motivated vendor” scenario, being Death, Divorce and Debt.  Deceased Estates are prime targets of well-funded...

The development of an Exit Plan

In June 2004, the BRW commented on research into the exit plans of closely-held business owners published by CPA Australia thus: “In the next five years, tens of thousands of small businesses will be up for sale.  Many will not find a buyer.” The fundamental causes of...

Top 10 tips for thriving in a volatile market

When the world’s greatest investor, Warren Buffet, deems the current market ripe for US$8 billion cash investments in two of America’s blue chips (Golfman Sachs and GE) – even when the majority is engaging in panic selling and fleeing the market...