Teaching kids about money: building financial smarts at every age
Key points: Start early: Teaching kids about money through age-appropriate concepts like earning, saving, and goal-setting builds lifelong financial habits. Empower teens: Introducing budgeting, compound interest, and the risks of debt equips teenagers to make smarter financial decisions. Support young adults: Encouraging financial goals, emergency funds, insurance, and estate planning helps young adults navigate independence […]
Keeping more of what you earn: smart tax strategies for high-income earners
Key points: Paying tax is inevitable, but paying more than you need to isn’t. Approach your finances like you would any other investment: with a clear plan, smart structures, and the flexibility to adjust as laws and circumstances change. Tax optimisation isn’t about loopholes or quick fixes, it’s about being deliberate, proactive, and strategic. For […]
Safety and compliance documents not just smoke and mirrors
Key points SafeWork NSW is increasing enforcement and compliance checks for smoking areas in pubs, with a renewed focus on documentation and adherence to regulations. Venues must maintain up-to-date records, such as risk registers, hazard documentation, and architectural plans, to prove compliance and avoid fines. Treating compliance paperwork as a strategic asset helps protect brand […]
AI alone can’t transform your business but with your people it can
Why do clients choose your business? Often, it’s your people, those who build customer trust with your products and services, and manage complex problems that make your business better. It’s rarely because of the tools you use. And this is one of the misunderstandings about AI. It is a powerful enabler of people, and […]
The efficiency paradox: how to save money while spending smart
Key points Cost savings should be reinvested strategically, creating capacity for innovation, market expansion and stronger client experiences. Clear communication and progress markers keep teams engaged, ensuring efficiency gains translate into shared goals rather than lost momentum. New value streams often emerge through rethinking processes and products. There is a paradox playing out in Australia’s […]
Securing your pub legacy through timely succession planning
Key points Establish a realistic timeline – succession is rarely a quick process. The most successful transitions typically unfold over three to five years. For family-run pubs, this transition carries particular weight. These establishments often represent legacies, community landmarks, and family traditions spanning generations. Identify suitable successors, recognising that family members may not always be […]
Business Radar | Spotlight on leadership in uncertain times
In this webinar Pitcher Partners experts Chris Hanna and Kylie Lamprecht unpack the findings from our latest Business Radar report, with an in-depth look at how nearly 150 business leaders are navigating uncertainty by investing in growth, embracing AI-powered tools and doubling down on what matters most. Whether you’re leading, shaping strategy or supporting decision-makers, […]
AI uptake providing role clarity for middle market leaders
Not long ago, labour costs were the elephant in every boardroom. Rising wages, shrinking talent pools – it was the same story in nearly every conversation. But the conversation is changing fast. Labour costs have quietly slipped down the list of things keeping middle market leaders awake at night, according to the latest Business Radar […]
ESG: cost constrained NFPs lag in adoption
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are steadily gaining traction as part of business strategies across industries, but adoption is slower in the NFP sector. NFP organisations are aware of ESG’s potential to strengthen governance, build trust, and attract funding, however operational challenges are slowing progress. Strong intent, slow uptake Only 9% of NFP organisations […]