I was talking to a friend the other day about her upcoming holiday. “We only booked economy, but we’re hoping for an upgrade” she said. Because the lady concerned is a good friend, and I didn’t want to offend or…
Paul WrightOctober 20, 2014
I was sitting in my dentist’s chair the other day, after my umpteenth visit, yet another root canal over, when he suggested I had some other problems that he needed to discuss with me. Once I had mentally checked my…
Paul WrightOctober 7, 2014
I don’t know how many times I have had people say to me “Superannuation is a lousy investment” or “I don’t believe in Superannuation”. Statements like these come about because the person making them doesn’t really understand what superannuation is.…
Paul WrightOctober 7, 2014
All of us in business know that it is an activity with an inflated level of risk. There are many external factors which can impact upon the performance of the business over which we have no control. I have written…
Paul WrightSeptember 29, 2014
A spectator or a competitor? “The road to financial success is lined by those who were always going to, but never did”. I love the Tour De France. Each July my bleary eyes pay tribute to long nights in front…
Paul WrightSeptember 12, 2014
Why Do We Go into business? This is a question I ask myself often, particularly during those difficult times (and we all have them don’t we?). On reflection, I’ve actually gone into business three times, each time for different reasons,…
Paul WrightSeptember 10, 2014
This is Part 2 of a 2 Part Series. Read Part 1 here. In this second article I explore a few more "fear factors". 4. Fear of our own shortcomings One of the things about money, and personal finances in general,…
Paul WrightJanuary 13, 2014
This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Series. Read Part 2 here. I have been wondering for some time why so many people seem to fear obtaining financial advice. In Australia less than 20 per cent of people have…
Paul WrightJanuary 8, 2014
Many business people will at some time have committed to producing a formal business plan. Some of them will also have a personal financial plan. I advocate that EVERY business person needs 2 plans to adequately cover all of the…
Paul WrightDecember 3, 2013